...The most prominent way that the Black Arts Movement reflected the socio-political shift from Civil Rights to Black Power is from its shift from the plea of the written word to an ignition of action through its aesthetics.The Black Arts Movement aesthetic became a statement against social-political injustices. Unlike the earlier eras, the ethics and the aesthetics of the art worked in unison to incite a response and participation from its audience. Amiri Baraka writes in "The Revolutionary Theatre" about the abilities of the theater that "even the language must show what the facts are in this conscious epic, what's happening. We will talk about the world, and the preciseness with which we are able to summon the world will be our art. Art is...
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...| Visual Analysis of Chanel Advertisement | University of Minnesota | DES1101W Introduction to Design Thinking | | Emily Dearing | Abstract Chanel’s advertisement is meant for viewers of this particular magazine, Vogue, to stop and gaze what is being photographed. Here we have two models in an upward movement, with lots of aesthetic appeal between the clothes and the handbags. The point of fashion advertisements is for consumers to familiarize themselves with the newest fashion line in hopes they will in turn purchase the items being shown. Through the elements of design color, texture, and line and also principles of design balance, harmony, and emphasis we are able to analyze this image. Introduction This image is coming from the October issue of Vogue magazine. The image is from Chanel, a high fashion brand specializing in couture, ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods, and fashion accessories. This image is meant for viewers of the magazine to stop and stare. It is also used to show Chanel’s most updated fashion line hoping to appeal to consumers. It shows high aesthetic value with utilitarian and symbolic function also present. Description of Image The image I chose from Vogue magazine is an advertisement for Chanel, a high-end French clothing company. The image features two female models making direct eye contact with the camera. They also appear to be jumping off the ground at the same time and are in the air while the picture was being...
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...and promote his or her own individuality and subjective understanding of reality in a fancy way that has nothing to do with the psyche of aesthetic. Art is becoming much of a personal media of artist instead of representation of seeking beauty in physical or philosophical terms. For example, Pollock promotes a sense of recklessness in a world with massive wars; his personal understanding of world is valuable but not the art works. However, Vitruvian Man of Da Vinci bears its own value independent of the man who made it. Beside, art or being and artists includes a certain amount of privliage; it is true that barriers of participation to art is high but communicating that everybody is great and special and eventually reproducing the idea that real art is beyond human is a structural hypocrisy. Hence, performance arts went down from ballet or theatre to Marina Abramovic who does not perform but processes experience and creates participation to art. Moreover, established system crushes people just the right amount so that some of the artistic people use their capabilities to rebel and nothing more. Regardless of individual effort art as we know it will cease to exist. Though reasons can create a remarkable list, they can be categorized in under three major titles; loss of aesthetics, loss of craft and economy of rewards in arts. Loss of aesthetics is a necessary evil that post-modernism and liberal societies bring along. First and utmost cause of...
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...examine and briefly describe Aesthetic theory as part of visual communication, as well as the three different disciplines used to study it namely philosophical, scientific and artistic. A visual example from the Destiny video game, has been selected to be examined and related to the theory of aesthetics. 2. AESTHETICS THEORY 2.1 Aesthetic Theory According to The Handbook of Visual Communication, Aesthetics theory tries to describe why we as human beings find appeal in specific visual shapes and configurations. In essence it asks the question, what is beauty? It therefor attempts to determine why we find certain things beautiful (Dake 2005:3). Beauty is something that affects us on a deep emotional and psychological level; therefore aesthetics is a crucial and fundamental part of visual communication. The three approaches – philosophy, science and art, have been used to understand and study Aesthetic 1 theory. However visual art gives us the most thorough and complete definition and understanding of the theory (Dake 2005:3). The philosophical branch is the oldest discipline from which Aesthetic theory is studied. This discipline uses rational thought –arguments supplemented with theories and hypotheses, to try and illustrate what beauty is. It is criticized for using written words to try and define the concept of aesthetics when aesthetics itself comes to being only through visual mediums (Dake 2005:4). The second discipline, through which aesthetics is studied, is art. More...
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...is an American conceptual artist and analytical philosopher. Her work addresses ostracism, racism, social identity, and gender. She has produced an exceptionally impressive body of work spanning from a period of over thirty years. She has played a formative role in the emergence of conceptual art in the 1960s and 1970s and even more crucial role in the development of identity based art in the 1980s and 1990s. Piper produces artwork in a variety of traditional and nontraditional media, such as photo-text collage, drawings on pre-printed paper, paintings, video installations, sculptures, performances, and sound works. She is an extraordinary artist that is very passionate and socially engaged as she has mentioned, “ I love thinking about aesthetic issues, the organization of line and form in space—that is never very far from me—but I want to speak to everyone, not just the art world. I want to keep my eyes on the big issues, the issues that are going to take centuries to solve, that really plague people all the time…For me the biggest problem, the most...
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...THE RULES OF THE GAME: NOUVELLE EDITION FRANCAISE/THE KOBAL COLLECTION DEEP FOCUS CANON FODDER As the sun finally sets on the century of cinema, by what criteria do we determine its masterworks? BY PAU L SC H RA D E R Top guns (and dogs): the #1 The Rules of the Game September-October 2006 FILM COMMENT 33 Sunrise PREFACE THE BOOK I DIDN’T WRITE I n march 2003 i was having dinner in london with Faber and Faber’s editor of film books, Walter Donohue, and several others when the conversation turned to the current state of film criticism and lack of knowledge of film history in general. I remarked on a former assistant who, when told to look up Montgomery Clift, returned some minutes later asking, “Where is that?” I replied that I thought it was in the Hollywood Hills, and he returned to his search engine. Yes, we agreed, there are too many films, too much history, for today’s student to master. “Someone should write a film version of Harold Bloom’s The Western Canon,” a writer from The Independent suggested, and “the person who should write it,” he said, looking at me, “is you.” I looked to Walter, who replied, “If you write it, I’ll publish it.” And the die was cast. Faber offered a contract, and I set to work. Following the Bloom model I decided it should be an elitist canon, not populist, raising the bar so high that only a handful of films would pass over. I proceeded to compile a list of essential films, attempting, as best I could, to...
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...elements, principle, or the intended meaning, every piece of art may mean something different to every person, as we all have different experiences and points of view. The Definition of Art According to Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, art can have two very distinctive definitions, both of which are very controversial. The first distinctive modern conventionalist definition focuses on the institutional features of art. This will tend to focus on the way art changes over time, modern works that appear to differ radically from traditional art, as well as the relational properties of artworks that relates it to current history or genres. The opposite or less conventionalist definition uses a broader, more traditional concept of aesthetic properties and focuses on art’s pan-cultural and trans-historical characteristics (The Definition of Art, 2007). While there are many different viewpoints regarding the definition of art, the institutionalism view holds that to be a work of art, a thing must be an artifact of a created kind, by an artist, that is to be presented to an art world public. A diachronic view holds that artworks necessarily stand in an art-historical relation to earlier forms of artworks. This is further defined by Arthur Danto, who later clarified what it took to be considered an artwork. He stated that a thing was a work of art only if it had the following characteristics: it had a subject, it projects some attitude or viewpoint, engages audience participation...
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...Nelson Goodman, one of the most influential figures in contemporary aesthetics and analytic philosophy, saw the arts as contributing to both the understanding and building of the realities individuals live in (Giovannelli). Therefore, art is entirely a subjective experience that is based on the associations one makes between it and other things. It has been said that entertainment should make people feel good, whereas art should transform them; thus, art surprises, and does exactly what isn't expected. Though Stephen King may be better known for his ability to terrify, as readers move beyond representation and recreation the echoes of human experience are unobtrusively revealed within his work. Embedded throughout “My Creature from the...
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...ART 110 – Art Appreciation Assignment #1 1. Find and read the course document "Introduction – What is Art?" Write a brief response to the document. After reviewing ‘What is art’ by M. Cawley, I am faced with deciding what I believe to be the true definition of art. In as few words as possible, I would describe art as anything that moves you. A longer definition for me might reference arts ability to speak to our many senses through a variety of mediums such as paint, photography, words, or music. I believe art can be anything that appeals to your senses; even food can be art for both the eyes and the taste buds. 2. What is “art”? According to our textbook, Artforms by Patrick Frank, “a work of art is a visual expression of an idea or experience formed with skill through the use of a medium (Frank, p.3)” This means that if you develop a skill such as a painter or a guitarist, and you paint a picture or play a song, that would be you, the artist, creating a work of art. My own definition of art, as stated above, can be anything that ‘moves’ you. 3. Do you think you are greatly separated from the art world? Explain. I do not think I am separated from the art world. In fact, I feel very much a part of it. I have always had a love of architecture, am an amateur photographer, a lover of music and film, and think I have always been on the creative side. I still have my old notebooks full of sketches and poetry, and I love to spend my Sundays painting with my 5 year old, and...
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...word “art” usually refers to the so-called “fine arts” (e.g. pictorial, plastic, and building)– and to the so-called “minor arts” (everyday, useful, applied, and decorative arts) • The word “art” is derived from arti, which denotes craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form, inventiveness. • Art serves as a technical and creative record of human needs and achievements. The word 'art' is often used in our daily lives. However, when we scrutinize the word in depth, defining what is art may not be as straight forward as it appears to be. SOURCE: Atkins, R. (2010). Art Speak; A Guide to Contemporary Ideas, Movements and Buzzwords. In this module, we are dealing with the subject of aesthetic visual arts, which includes painting, sculpture, photography, and so on. Aesthetic art, in my opinion, is something...
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...The Self-Concept is a complicated process of gaining self-awareness. It consists of mental images an individual has of oneself: physical appearance, health, accomplishments, skills, social talents, roles, intellectual traits, and emotional states and more –all make up our self-concept. The development process begins at about six or seven months of age. The child begins to recognize “self” as distinct from surroundings. They stare at anything they see, including their own body parts; hands, feet, toes, and fingers. As they grow, their sense of identity expands through interactions with others –creating self-esteem levels that become the “booster” for the ability to interact. As people’s outcomes in life depend heavily on how others perceive and evaluate them, they are motivated to convey certain impressions of themselves to others and to refrain from conveying other, undesired impressions. Thus, no matter what else they may be doing, people typically monitor and control their impressions, i.e. a process known as: self-presentation. A great deal of human behaviour is, in part, determined or constrained by people’s concerns with others’ impressions and evaluations of them. ’I’m too short’’. ‘’I’m too tall’’. ‘’I would be happier if I were skinnier, fatter, had bigger muscles, smaller ears, had straight hair, curly hair’’. Do any of these statements ring a bell? Are you used to demoralizing yourself? If so, you are not alone. As a teenager, our body changes dramatically...
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...The Meaning of Visual and Preforming Arts The Arts have been around, as long as man has had imagination. They define humans as a species, recording history, defining the present, and pursuing the future. The Arts encompasses many meanings. What one person views as art, another may view as worthless expressionism. Exploring this subject will cause one to open their horizons to enable one to see the world from a different perspective. Defining visual and performing arts. Visual and performing arts have evolved over the centuries. Originally the arts were limited to the fine arts, such as paintings, sculpture, music, theater, and dance. It also included the cinema in the twentieth century. Applied arts were considered decorative not expressive and was excluded in the definition of art (Sporre, 2011). To myself, art is a myriad of things, visual perception, and emotion. My experiences in the Arts. I find art has many forms. Visual art can be found everywhere. It is in the architecture around us such as the mantel in an ornate fireplace to the buildings created by an architect such as Frank Lloyd Wright (Steffensen, 2009). It is found in the drawing a small child makes to the masterpieces of Michelangelo found in the cathedrals of Europe. It may be viewed by one as the simple elegance found in a crystal vase, to the sculptures found in the Great Pyramids. Nature is another place to find art, from the simplest flower to the intricacies of a wasp nest. The performing...
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...Art and Culture The relationship between the artist and the audience is a crucial element to the success of the artwork in its historical era. Titian’s traditional Renaissance symbolism and style of painting made his work a masterpiece of his time. According to art critic Brand Hamlee Titian’s work met the “demands of an admiring public. As he was particularly famous for his portraits and mythological works” this created a positive relationship between “Venus of Urbino” and the intended Renaissance audience. The relationship between the artwork and the audience is also evident through the Renaissance symbolism throughout his artwork, Venus seductive glaze captured Renaissance viewers and the high quality of Venetian light and tone to perfection was a vital characteristic to the success of the artwork to its intended audience. In addition, using symbolism, which had significance to the Renaissance mythological style also strengthened the relationship between the artist and the artwork. The Spaniel represents a symbol of fidelity a strong theme in Renaissance art as well as the use of roses, myrtle tree and the Spaniel were traditionally associated with the goddess Venus. The Brush strokes and pale rosy and ochre colours luxuriously applied created the central tones of the Venus body is an essential symbol of Renaissance sensuality, beauty and desire that was praised by all audiences. Although the intended Renaissance audience understood the key symbolism, the relationship...
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...Course: Creative Activities Section: IT2 Assignment: Establishing Guidelines for an Aesthetics Environment Aesthetics is an appreciation for beauty and a feeling of wonder. The purpose of aesthetics experience for children is to help them develop full and rich lives. (Mayeski) A highly functional, aesthetically attractive, age appropriate environment give children opportunities to challenge themselves through seeing, touching, feeling and moving. The environment in the classroom can make a big difference in children’s success in child care and later and should include aesthetically pleasing items to enhance their world. Infants & toddlers spend much of their time on the floor so for texture, comfort and safety, most of the flooring should be carpeted with low-pile, neutral-color carpeting. Bright primary colors can create an environment that feels over-stimulating to children whereas lighter colored background such as light blue walls and pastel yellow ceiling create a calming atmosphere. The colorful children’s art work that is displayed throughout the classroom with the child’s name, just below their creation will stand out on a light background and allowing the children to focus on their masterpieces. Their artwork should be displayed at eye level and changed frequently, so the children do not loose interest. Also displayed are colorful paintings from famous artists such as Claude Monet. The creative art area incorporates a large window to provide natural lighting...
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...Julio Cordero Professor ENG 1102. March 16, 2014 Differences and Contrast Between Waller and Parker’s Work Love and passion are some of the subjects that have been beyond our comprehension since the first couple fell in love a thousand years ago. Many people have been written about those topics giving us different kinds of view. Some of them through songs, others through music and many of them by poetry. Such as the case of Dorothy Parker and Edmund Waller that were two of the most recognized poets in the last 10 centuries. Both of them dedicated their life to write poems that people still analyze these days because of the brilliance of their meaningful writing. On one hand, one of the most remarkable works of Parker was the poem called “One Perfect Rose.” Such poem is an example of the situation when someone receive a give that is socially nice, yet it was actually the gift that person desire. On other hand, Waller is known by everyone for this poem called “One Perfect Rose.” Through that poem Waller described a man who is in love with a woman, but she does to even know the existence of that guy. Both poems are perfect in the way that they were wrote. It is a fact that both of them have many differences because of the topic that they talked about. However, they actually have some similarities such as the meaning of the rose that in both poem intensify the topic which is love. Men And Women are different in many forms. The way that each gender...
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