The Art Of Art

An introductory course for both the general interest and art major student: a survey of the nature and role of the visual arts in society. Art theory, art practices and an overview of art history will be required. The Medias of art will also be explored. Field trips are required.

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Throughout history, art has changed and transformed dramatically as empires have fallen and new civilizations have formed. There have been many different forms of art and extremely different tastes of art based on which civilization you decide to focus on. According to this opinion, out of all the different types of art, “the highest form of art is realism.” The writer then claims how many civilizations have undergone intellectual and creative declines when creating unrealistic art. This, of course, is simply an opinion, but the the thoughts and ideas of this writers bring up many intriguing questions about art and how society perceives art.

In Grandview Boulevard, completed in 1974 CE, the artist utilizes painterly brushstrokes. The shadows of the trees that are painted dark purple appear to have more painterly aspects than the rest of the composition. From far away, the painting seems smooth and sleek, but up close, the individual thick brushstrokes can be seen. The implied texture of the leaves in the painting is sturdy and prickly, and the texture of the yellowed grass appears to be dry and coarse, however, the actual texture of the painting itself is smooth. The artist also uses both curvilinear and geometric lines. In looking at the trees in the painting, they are composed of primarily geometric lines (excluding the leafy top) that run in a

Art is a way for not only everyday people but also artists to show their feelings and their passions. People can be affected in many, and different ways, through art. Even though art can be interpreted in different ways it can still have valuable meanings to almost everyone in their own special ways. Throughout time art has followed the people closely. It has fed on, and even publicized the state in which society was in. This is not saying that art can’t differ from the theme of society, but more times than not it usually relates to society in at least some small way. Society and Art can differ over the era in time. Art helps people to build their ideas and reshape their imaginations. Art can contribute to pass on the way thing were over different time periods.

This art work made by Pierre Auguste Renoir is oil by the visibility of the smudges and the texture the oil creates over the whole painting. The artist uses color evenly, the men are wearing white while the women are wearing dark navy blue, while the men and women are evenly distributed throughout the picture. The artist uses more dull colors, no dull vibrant colors mostly white, yellow, and dark blue. The colors used are even and well blended. Some symbolism used in the painting is how the men are all wearing white cutoff t-shirts but the women are covered up in dark clothing which around that time period women did not show skin possibly. In this piece the forms are realistic and

I believe in art. The power of art, in any form, is something that has always had a profound impact on me. Ever since I could hold a pencil, art has shaped who I am. Ever since I could comprehend different sounds, music has shaped who I am. Ever since I could read, literature has shaped who I am. Art, in all forms, whether it be fine art, music, or literature, has astonishing influence. Whether it be the power of emotion or inspiration or motivation, art has power.

What is art? How can one define simply, a subject so broad, so complex, and as subjective as artistic expression? Leo Tolstoy postulates, “Art is architecture, sculpture, painting, music, poetry in all its forms…” (Tolstoy 15) I believe that although Tolstoy, may never have imagined it in his original definition, video games may certainly fit as a viable mode of artistic expression; I believe videogames are art.

People have different ways of handling grief. Some people isolate themselves. Some surround themselves with friends, and others try to distract themselves. In the poem, “One Art,” the author, Elizabeth Bishop, handles her grief of loss through denial and bottling her emotions up inside as it builds up bigger and bigger like a wave. Bishop is struggling with the same emotions as everyone has encountered in some point of their life which is why I fell in love with this simplistic, yet emotional poem because it shows that you are not alone and that you must face your problems head on.

Visual Merchandisers have many employment options available in many different sectors. I believe that displays are all encompassing. It is the little details that culminate a theme or feel that makes customers want to shop at a particular store and have a certain type of experience depending on who they are. It is all about making an environment whether a store, a party, a home, etc. as inviting and welcoming as possible. I strongly believe that there is so much inspiration out there that can be used to create compelling store displays that provoke consumers to shop and help maximize a store’s profits. This is an interesting field where not only are artistic skills necessary, but also the ability to merchandise the sales floor and make every visual aspect of a store experience enjoyable.

He thinks to himself: “I couldn’t confound him — his face has something iconic. His gaze is somewhat blank but, at the same time, he is looking through things. I am afraid of him, but I still believe in magic and I don’t really know what to say and how to be…”3

The uniqueness of Japanese art, especially in terms of Chinese art, depends on the historical era. As Lee (1962) points out, "There are periods in Japanese art where the artist is either copying, or is heavily influenced by, Chinese art. At such times it can be said that Japanese art is a strong reflection of Chinese art," (p. 3). At other times, though, small differences between the arts of China and Japan are "magnified to such an extent that they become fully developed and original styles," (Lee, 1962, p. 3). With regards to modern art, Japan is far more the influencer of Chinese art than vice-versa, as Fogel (2012) points out.

When anyone goes downtown, they do not tend to think of it more than just buildings. In my mind, I would think of perspective, color schemes, proportion, and more art terms. My hippocampus, responsible for processing long term memory, pulls out art concepts because I have been taught to see things differently. Artists are taught to look at how things relate to each other, how they were formed, and why they were placed there. Our brains processes things the same way everyone else 's does, but we overthink everything. Luckily our body does the millions of other things we couldn 't keep track of. I was always intrigued by how these little things inside our bodies were responsible for every single thing we do and feel. Thanks to psychology, I now know why art professors always wanted to engrave so many concepts that seemed common sense at the time. Now I know that the concepts I constantly think of when making art , are things that influenced my life.

Considering that last semester I took both History of Western Art and, in the philosophy department, Aesthetics, I would have thought that I am now in a better position than I was a year ago to answer the question, “What is art?” Going into the philosophy course I had the idea that art worked as a means of taking abstract values and placing them into concrete form. However, it soon became clear that there were many other praiseworthy things that could be said about art: it can be sublime, making us feel both the overwhelming force of nature and the overcoming strength of our free will (Kant); it bridges the natural and the ideal, allowing man to achieve political freedom

I stand on the dense carpeted floor barefoot. My toes curl and uncurl through the fibers as I bounce slightly to the music filling the room. It has a strong bass that somehow simultaneously calms me down and makes me excited. I fiddle with the brush in my hand. The bristles are half coated in cadmium red acrylic paint. The canvas in front of me is half bare and waiting for me to add more color. I dip my brush in my paint cup. It is an old thick plastic cup permanently stained with various other paints after years of use. I enjoy how worn it is though. It shows how long I have been painting and feels almost like an art piece in itself.