word Art is derived from an Ndo-European root AR‚ which means ‘to join’‚ ‘fit’ or ‘put together’. The preliminary definition; art is the application of practical skill [techne] to the production of works of creative imagination‚ which expresses‚ or rather embody an interpretation or view of life. In a wider sense‚ any human activity could be considered as an art. However there are fine arts as well as useful arts. Useful arts are engaged for the sake an ulterior purpose. For example: the art of building
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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2009/2010 INSTITUTIONAL BASED PROGRAMME (APRIL SESSION) EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS‚ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AND BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UCU 103: CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING DATE: Friday 3rd September 2010 TIME: 11.00a.m – 1.00p.m INSTRUCTIONS: Answer any THREE Questions. 1. “Education without criticality and creativity undermines individual transformation” Discuss. 2.
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Art has had a great number of different functions throughout its history‚ making its purpose difficult to abstract or quantify to any single concept. This does not imply that the purpose of Art is "vague"‚ but that it has had many unique‚ different reasons for being created. Some of these functions of Art are provided in the following outline. The different purposes of art may be grouped according to those that are non-motivated‚ and those that are motivated (Levi-Strauss). Non-motivated functions
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REBECCA – Creative Response Frith As the candle flickered in the corner of the room‚ the shadows danced across the stone wall‚ casting light upon my aged face. I had sat in darkness for days now‚ the war becoming worse‚ and so was my eyes.The silver rimmed cup in my hand trembled‚ as Parkinsons Disease had taken over my body‚ I never managed to remain still. As my hair reseeds and my eyes grow tired‚ I know that it is time for me to leave. My whole life was spent in Manderly and now that it
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Overview Graffiti art is an art form. The reasons‚ including aesthetic criteria‚ as to why it is an art form far outweigh the criticism of illegality‚ incoherence‚ and nonstandard presentation. The objective of this paper is to explain how graffiti art overcomes these concerns and thereby can be considered as an art form. Suppose that Leonardo‚ Monet‚ Picasso‚ or any of the recognized artisans of Western European culture were alive in the present day. Then‚ suppose that one of these famous
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Art Worksheet Art Education 1600‚ Art and Music since 1945 Your Name Nathan This worksheet is designed to prepare you with critical skills for analyzing a visual art work. Follow the steps in this worksheet carefully and it will help you organize your thinking. In Step 1‚ you will analyze the art work in detail. Look and look again for things you don’t see the first time. In Step 2‚ you interpret the work‚ either by telling a story about the work or telling what the work means to you
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New York University SCPS – Arts and Humanities X03.9740 – Arts Administration Summer Intensive 2013 – Managing the Arts Instructor: Amy Fiore Student Name: Yasmin Martins Silva TAKE-HOME EXAMINATION ------------------------------------------------- ANSWERS ------------------------------------------------- #1: The organization chosen is the Guggenheim Museum in NYC. The Mission Statement is very clear and concise: “The mission of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is to promote
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bedroom mirror. Yuck. The skirt is too short‚ and the top fits snug. I grab my racket and swing. Not bad. At least‚ Michael knew which racket was right for me. I sit on the bed to check my emails when I notice several texts. One if from Zack‚ the art director‚ who tells me that Simon’s driving him crazy. And that my office is ready‚ down the hall from his. I reply. “Chill if possible. See you on Monday.” The second text is a message from Graydon asking‚ “dinner on Saturday‚ 7pm?” I put on my tennis
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Creative Spark Talk Analysis PHL/458 Creative Spark Talk Analysis My philosophy for a happy life: During this talk held in Washington D.C on October 2013‚ Sam Berns a 17 year old who suffers from a strange disease called “Progeria‚” explains how this condition has only allowed him to live a happier life. According to the speaker this is an extremely rare disease that affects approximately 350 kids worldwide. It is characterized for giving children
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Function of Art Art connects people by offering an idea they can relate to. It is important as it helps to improve and learn in areas of communication‚ expression‚ and historical understanding. Another reason art is important is its interwoven relationship with culture on the basis that culture is articulated and influenced by art. It is a way to communicate and express ones thoughts and dreams through cinema‚ dance‚ literature‚ music‚ painting‚ sculpture‚ and theater. As a child I grew up
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