Degenerate art is the English translation of the German entartete Kunst‚ a term adopted by the Nazi regime in Germany to describe virtually all modern art. Such art was banned on the grounds that it was un-German or Jewish Bolshevist in nature‚ and those identified as degenerate artists were subjected to sanctions. These included being dismissed from teaching positions‚ being forbidden to exhibit or to sell their art‚ and in some cases being forbidden to produce art entirely. Degenerate Art was also
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Ch 1 - The nature of art Cathedra - Barnett Newman‚ 1951‚ Oil on canvas art forms - An activity or a piece of artistic work that can be regarded as a medium of artistic expression. Music‚ dance‚ theater‚ literature‚ and the visual arts. visual arts - drawing‚ painting‚ sculpture‚ film‚ architecture and design work of art - The visual expression of an idea or experience formed with skill through the use of a medium. medium‚ media - A particular material along with its accompanying technique;
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FRICK FINE ARTS LIBRARY ART HISTORY: CONTEMPORARY ART Library Guide Series‚ No. 9 “Qui scit ubi scientis sit‚ ille est proximus habenti.” -- Brunetiere* This bibliography is highly selective and is meant only as a starting place to aid the beginning art history student in his/her search for library material. The list does not include materials on individual artists. The serious student will find other relevant sources by noting citations within the encyclopedias‚ books‚ journal articles‚ and
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When the word “art” comes to mind‚ I think about a painting. I think about the colors blending together to create an image. However‚ thinking a little more I think about a sculpture and its smooth‚ about the story and emotions it expresses. Art in general for me is something beautiful and expressive. Although beautiful as well‚ I never thought about architecture in the category of art until this week’s reading. In this week’s reading about the Parthenon‚ it is interesting to learn the background
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A number of people have asked about the value of addressing aesthetics‚ the philosophy of art‚ or the definition of art. The reasoning is that if it is so difficult to define‚ it must therefor be ultimately subjective‚ and each person should just determine for herself what it is. Perhaps we all do determine for ourselves the meaning of anything. Because‚ as in the "tree falling in the forest" example‚ the meaning does not exist if it does not exist for me personally. I am allowed to define "table"
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Baroque Art Styles Amber Eagler American Intercontinental University Abstract The author of this paper has chosen three works of art from the Baroque Style. The three works of art are as follows; Pieta‚ The Entombment‚ and Rembrandt’s Belshazzar. The author gives her insight about the painterly appearance of the works of art. In this paper‚ we will analyze these three paintings and how they fit into the Baroque time period. Baroque Art Styles This paper will start with an explanation
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Chinese Art The Chinese culture is a very interesting topic to learn about. They have many beliefs‚ customs and traditions that make them unique. Art was very important to the Chinese culture. It was a way to express or symbolize emotions. The Chinese display many different styles as well as techniques to express who they truly are and believe. Art began in China in stone structures. Large carvings were carried out by families rather than one particular person. Throughout the years‚ Chinese
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Art is life‚ it is beauty‚ it is emotion‚ it is you‚ it is me‚ it is everything. Art defines all that we are‚ and all that we could become. Art is of the past and of the future‚ of the influences of our daily lives‚ of our pasts combined with who we are today. Art is an indescribable joy‚ an expansion of the mind‚ body and soul. We are art‚ every last individual of the human race. Art comes in the form of music‚ dance‚ theater‚ painting‚ drawing‚ blowing‚ throwing‚ and even in the math equations
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Art as a Political Statement: Political Art in the 19th and 20th Centuries Philip Simoneau Art 144: Modern Art History November 15‚ 2006 The visual artist plays a very unique role in society. Not only can an artist be inspired by his surrounding culture‚ but in fact‚ he can also inspire his surrounding culture. In this way‚ artwork can have a profound affect on society. Artists throughout history have been inspired by a variety of different circumstances. Whether it is personal
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Iconoclasm‚ Incarnation‚ and Art During the time of the Byzantine period‚ the utilization of religious images was a controversial subject. This controversy consisted of three parties; the Carolingians‚ iconoclasts‚ and iconodules and each party had their own interpretation on how and where these religious images could be used. Although each party had a different view‚ there was something in common amongst the three of them‚ they all agreed that God is the only thing that someone may worship. The
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