Public art

above have different philosophies about life and art. They are fundamentally different, yet there are particular common themes found throughout some of the texts by these authors. Each author needs to believe, first and foremost, in humanity's ability to create art, to experience art, and to react towards art. They need to adopt the mentality that art is intended to be public and thus must be able to provoke a reaction, and the reactions made by the public create assumptions and preconceived…

particular way, but what if instead of us moving across the machine, the machine moves around us. Spaces that change, works of art with out any descriptions. A new way to view art. Jonathan Crary says that stereoscope changed the way people looked at the world, with the change of perspective. So why not change the paradigm of the museum with the same change of perspective, making public…

The concept of “Art for Art’s Sake” helped transform and modernize art in the nineteenth and twentieth century. It helped to transform art to be the way that it is today. “Art for Art’s Sake” is the idea of making art only for the purpose of art and nothing else. During the late nineteenth century the concept of “Art for Art’s Sake” remained important in contemporary discussions about censorship and the significance and nature of art. During the early twentieth century art started to…

However, Berger’s explanation shows how this is not true. It is because one has already seen this work of art, we already have a perception of it in our mind, and nothing can change this because it has already been imprinted on the mind. After the replica of the painting is in memory, the original ceases to be “Virgin of the Rocks,” it becomes “the original…

and also the art field itself is hardly imaginable. The symposium From Social Sculpture to Art related Action deals with the history of socially committed art, what has changed from the term “social sculpture” by Joseph Beuys in the 1970’s and how the concept developed in an international context. Joseph Beuys had the need to get a deep understanding of the human being and his connection with the universe. He also believes anyone can be an artist which made him very influential. “Art alone…

Appropriation, narrative art and snapshot aesthetic. The narrative element is interwoven into the exhibit. The artist provides spectators with the general story of the subjects, drunk girls. However viewers are clueless to the individualized stories of the girls. As well as the relationship between the subjects and the photographers. Viewers can’t help but create or ponder the possibilities of the relationship the that exists between them. The exhibit is also part of appropriation art, as…

During the two world wars, there was a popular art design movement between the 1920’s to 1930’s. It was a combination of different artist styles; neoclassical, constructivism, cubism, modernism, art nouveau, and futurism. These styles affected all types of art such as architecture, interior, design, sculpture, furniture, industrial design and other mediums like clothing, jewelry, graphic arts, paintings, and films. This movement was one of the reason why the twenties were known for “a world…

Sioux Falls’ own Battle for the Arts. Intended as a witty turn-of phrase, “the pen is mightier than the sword” has taken on new meaning where a Sharpie Magnum is the weapon of choice. With a keen eye, a skilled hand and a time limit, artists are wielding the mighty maker for victory in Sioux Falls own Battle for the Arts. Currently in it’s second season, Battle for the Arts began in January 2010, the brainchild of local artist Micah Luke. The first Battle for the Arts took place with…

My essay today will focus on the history of Igor Stravinsky with my main concept and interest being on his early work “The Rite of Spring”. “The Rite of Spring” was a piece which caused Igor Stravinsky to go down in history as someone who challenged the norms of music and who changed music traditions forever. As you will see further on in my essay Stravinsky's innovative ideas were not initially loved and respected but instead frowned upon and hated. I can personally relate to some concepts…

renaissance art became more popular than ever, it was seen as an important profession and one that would be honored. Throughout time art has dictated many events; it shows culture, religion, and many more ideas with non-verbal communication. The status of the artist and how important is their job is constantly changing. Art is also can help people express ideas that they feel cannot be explained. Professions in the art can include photographers, painters, musicians, and many more medias. Art has…