Webster defines art as “the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects”. It is a broad definition‚ because nothing about art is specific. Art has many different meanings‚ takes many different forms‚ and achieves many different things. Culture‚ including religion‚ greatly influences art. The artistic works of a culture may reflect a lifestyle‚ language‚ religion‚ or belief of said culture. Some would consider the heart of art in our modern world
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ELEMENTS OF VISUAL ARTS REPORTED BY: KIMBERLY ALENABO & JOSHUA AMATA LINE An element of art defined by a point moving in space. Line may be two-or threedimensional‚ descriptive‚ implied‚ or abstract. IMPLIED LINES are lines that we see in our mind’s eye that fill in the spaces between objects‚ such as a line of lights in the ceiling and the rows of windows in a large office building. ACTUAL LINE ACTUAL LINE IMPLIED LINE ORGANIC LINES are the types of lines found in nature. ORGANIC
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Throughout history‚ art has been used to depict events‚ traditions‚ and beliefs. The usage of such principles of art is prevalent during the Gothic age‚ transitioning to the Renaissance period. Artist across Europe were influenced by the distinct styles of the two time periods‚ and it is apparent in many sculptures and paintings by famous artists such as Giotto and Michelangelo. The two consecutive art eras‚ are based around religion and the church; many of the paintings and sculptures that are staple
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chapter 5 Space Fig. 90 Donald Sultan‚ Lemons‚ May 16‚ 1984‚ 1984. Latex‚ tar on vinyl tile over wood‚ 97 in. 971/2 in. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts‚ Richmond. Gift of the Sydney and Frances Lewis Foundation. Photo: Katherine Wetzel. © 1996 Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. W ISBN 0-558-55180-7 e live in a physical world whose properties are familiar‚ and‚ together with line‚ space is one of the most familiar. It is all around us‚ all the time. We talk about “outer” space (the space
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The Renaissance was born in Italy where people were literally surrounded with Greek and Roman civilization and architectural ruins‚ therefore artwork was easy to find. The term “renaissance” means rebirth‚ and this period was the revival of classical Greek and Roman civilizations. Renaissance artists such as Ghiberti‚ Donatello‚ and Raphael have made well-known art of Ancient Greek influence. Lorenzo Ghiberti’s art on the Florence Baptistery doors and three saint statues are prime examples of classical
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Humanism and the Renaissance + Protestant Reformation = Scientific Revolution Kelly McCabe CCM Summer Session III Professor Pilant Term Paper CCM Summer Session III 2012 Early Modern European History Term Paper The later Middle Ages is characterized as a time of great transition and advancement‚ especially pertaining to areas of politics‚ economics‚ art and intellect. A new trend towards the pursuit of new knowledge
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Defining the Visual Arts Alina Lopez ARTS/230CA October 20‚ 2014 Milinda Jaffe-Bork Defining Visual Arts Trying to imagine the world without art is like trying to imagine the world without air. Most people don’t realize how much they rely on the importance of art in their everyday life. Visual arts consist of much more than a painting at a museum. “The visual arts can help us give meaning to what seems meaningless and help us recapture feelings and experiences that we have once had or would
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The Elements of Visual Art Throughout the eight week course of Art Appreciation I learned many new things about the concept of art‚ and how to fully understand art. Whereas‚ before the art class I was only able to look at pieces of art as a whole without much knowledge behind of the concepts being used. I never understood exactly the meaning of art or even how somethings were made. Now‚ I am educated in regards to the process of making some art‚ and the reasoning behind art forms due to their time
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The visual arts are created based on one’s influences and inspirations that surround them. It’s a form of expression for most artists as this is how they communicate feelings without directly speaking them. Some artists practice is so powerful‚ it shapes and effects significant events in society. This is achieved by inspiring the audience who may change their mind about a certain issue or encourage the audience to embrace and support a significant issue/event/cause. 2 well renowned artists‚ Barbara
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Humanism in Italian Renaissance Art Angie Lazar‚ Brenda Tang Period 2 The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli is a piece of Renaissance art that embodies multiple ideas of humanism. The Birth of Venus shows antiquity‚ because the subject of the piece‚ Venus‚ is a pagan god from Greek and Roman mythology and secularism because The Birth Of Venus is not biblical art. Venus is also naked‚ which shows secularism and worldliness. Like The David by Michelangelo
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