Art Essay The body has been used as a sign or symbol in art for centuries. The body was used to symbolize perfection in ancient Greece‚ and in Egypt‚ to give a precise image for the God of the After-life. Not to mention their colossal monuments which promote power and glory‚ and are used to intimidate. However contemporary artists use the body as a symbol which conveys a whole range of different kinds of layered meaning‚ although the simple symbol of power has not been lost over the centuries
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3rd‚ 2013 Assignment Two: Art as Expression‚ Or Just Aesthetics The question of what art is cannot be properly answered without asking why art is. Prior to the advent of the written language‚ art was used as a means of communication‚ and in some ways‚ written language is in its own regard‚ art. Art‚ then‚ must be an expression of meaning by the artist‚ or potentially by the client that artist created the artwork for‚ but this assumption is altogether too broad. Art is not exclusively a private
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HUMN5 GE 1-2 Sir Magallanes Art is Communication Art is the process or product of deliberately arranging elements in a way that appeals to the senses or emotions. It encompasses a diverse range of human activities‚ creations‚ and modes of expression‚ including music‚ literature‚ film‚ sculpture‚ and paintings. The meaning of art is explored in a branch of philosophy known as aesthetics. The definition and evaluation of art has become especially problematic since the early
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Kinetic Art Kinetic art: the art of motion. Kinetic art contains a/or several moving parts and depends on motion for its effect. The motion of the art work can be provided in virtually any way. It can be powered by natures elements; wind‚ wave power from water‚ or heat from a fire; It can also be powered mechanically through electricity‚ steam‚ clockwork using earths natural phenomena’s ‚ gravity‚ motors‚ or even through the observer such as cranking a handle‚ or giving a push. (Kinetic) What does
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and lessons of Greek mythology have shaped art and literature for thousands of years in the society. The substantial influence of Greek Mythology on the world’s culture and historic heritage is undeniable‚ since‚ till today‚ philosophers‚ artists and scholars are trying to explain the world and its ethics based on parts of the Greek mythology. All of these myths are part of our present and past cultural traditions in many ways‚ they define who and what a culture is. Without mythology‚ our history
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Pop Art Movement The art movement I have chosen to study is Pop Art‚ before I decided on the movement of my choice I looked at other movements such as Impressionism and Surrealism. Both of these movements had their own unique qualities however‚ I found Pop Art very intriguing and wanted to look further into the movement. I have looked into the background and context‚ the key players and their work‚ the themes and styles associated with Pop Art as well as the reaction to the movement. Pop art
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Art History 3.6: Examine the different values placed on art works Values in art: Making a judgement on whether art has value is entirely subjective and can only be determined on whether someone holds value to that piece‚ or acknowledging that someone holds certain values to that piece. Art is valuable in itself‚ and independent of what people enjoy‚ want‚ or what is good for them. This is important as there are a number of values that an art work can hold and that these values can appeal to a
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The American Revolution was an important part of world history. There was a conflict between the patriots and loyalists. The patriots wanted independence from Great Britain; however‚ loyalists wanted to remain loyal to the British government. The American Revolution was revolutionary because the patriots fought for independence from Great Britain and they succeeded. Also‚ the Declaration of Independence was written. Many leaders helped make the fight for independence possible and helped shape the
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1. What does Danto mean by the End of Art? The end of art is not the death of art‚ but the wholesale elimination of what used to be considered art and its replacement by a new concept: pluralism. When art has exhausted itself and this concept has been brought into the forefront of the consciousness‚ this awareness signals the end of art. Art is no longer art in the traditional sense (having a manifesto-aesthetically pleasing‚ etc.) because the accessibility to art and to create art has allowed
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Two religious traditions that are involved with art‚ music and performance are Buddhism and Hinduism. Buddhism started in northern India‚ later spreading to other parts of Asia‚ and encompasses the idea of spiritual development towards the Buddha. The religion follows many scriptures and philosophies‚ including the Four Noble Pillars and the Three Jewels. Hinduism started in India‚ later becoming prevalent in South Asia‚ and revolves around the way of life and becoming one with nature and the Earth
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