premature death from fleeing the Nazis in the 1940’s‚ but his work still reflects on today’s thinking about technology. In his argument in “Work of Art” Benjamin argues about the traditional aesthetic values of art and the technology affecting it. He talks about modern technology reproducing replicas of the artwork and the loss of aesthetic authority. He talks about the concept of graphic design‚ the emergence of cinema‚ and the effects of it with art. He starts by introducing the concept of “aura”. The
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Visual Art Home Work Essay Artist has a variety of tools and equipment in order for them to make their art works‚ this can affect their practice and what makes them different to the other entire artist in the world. Many don’t have to use any tool at all and use what is seen and what is given; they use the environment to manipulate the surrounding. Such as the Artist by the name of Andy Goldsworthy‚ he is a British sculptor‚ photographer and environmentalist producing site-specific sculpture
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Works of Yoko Ono Vs Feminist art Feminist art is a specific art form that has been dedicated to explore and examine the explicit forms of physical violence‚ pain and anguish experienced by women in a world dominated by the patriarchal system. Awakened to the consciousness of misogyny‚ women renounced their passive acceptance to social pressures and intended to show their intolerance toward the cultural frame work in which their fruit of labor denied; their expressions through art never considered
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Walter Benjamin covers several topics in his essay "The Work of Art in the Age of its Technological Reproduction"‚ but the two that resonated the most with me were his discussion on the loss of aura in modern art and of the politicization of art. Benjamin believes that art that is produced and/or replicated by mechanical means has lost its aura‚ the originality and authenticity of the work of art. I agree that the mass production of art causes it to lose is originality but I don’t believe it affects
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INTRODUCTION Art allows us to look at the world from a different and unique perspective; all of us interpret artwork differently. It is a great way for people to express feelings‚ ideas‚ concepts and ideologies‚ and for some‚ it helps us express whatever cannot simply be defined by words. Art gives you freedom to explore things in a different way‚ and preserve your thoughts on the canvas for everyone else to see. When we look at artwork that portrays a universal idea‚ we feel a sense of unity with
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Michelangelo Michelangelo was very talented in many fields of art. One is able to see a relationship between his art and his poetry due to its realistic aspects. People who are acquainted with his art and poetry are able to understand his emotions and ideas. Michelangelo was the greatest living artist of his time. Michelangelo focuses on topics of life. In his poems he discusses categories pertaining to love‚ death‚ evil and good‚ beauty‚ and women. The first is the fault the artist finds in his
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Introduction This essay consists of the research done on works of art: Ara Pacis‚ which is located in Rome and Panthenon‚ which is located in Athens. The purpose of the essay was to do research on both and compare and contrast them. Both works of art have been constructed in a fascinating way‚ and have been significant since the time they were built until now. They both are visited by hundreds of tourists every day because of their importance in culture‚ beauty and purpose. Ara Pacis In 13 BCE
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What is considered art has been a controversial question for many years in history and today. There are various forms and types of art. Because art is very complex and diverse‚ it is viewed and conceptualized in many different ways. Nancy G. Heller states even though a type of artwork is hard to understand‚ it’s considered art‚ and artwork that people don’t understand shouldn’t be disregarded from other types of art. She feels as though people shouldn’t be intimidated by artwork that’s hard to understand
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Humanities 1 Art Work Project Nalanda Monastic University One of the most influencing factors of Buddhism expansion and success in spreading the Buddha doctrine was the use of retreats and parks as monasteries‚ from the very time of Buddha Shakyamuni. While the followers of the Buddha started increasing over time with monks and nuns including all non-ordained or lay people‚ they quickly came with the need to find a place for shelter mainly from the heavy rains and other adverse
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Art Work Analysis My choice was VUW Classics 1957.1. This vase can be identified as an amphora as it has two upright handles joint to the body and a neck narrower than the body. Amphorae are usually used for carrying wine or storing oil. This particular Amphora is used for wine; this conclusion can be deducted from the vase’s decoration. Common people at symposia would have used this to drink wine; simple wares were used for everyday household purposes. We know that the vase was used regularly
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