Art Appreciation HUMA205
Individual Project
Unit 1

Abstract

In this paper there will be two more definitions for the word ART by using a reliable source from the internet. There should be proper quote and citing of these definitions. After that process is complete there will be a search in the internet and find one specific example of each eight (printing, sculpture, architecture, photography, print making, conceptual art, installation art, and performance art) types of art. The examples should establish artists and /or from the museum collections online. After that there will be description of the art and explanation of why the example that was present to exemplify the definitions of the word ART. Use critical thinking to evaluate the question for each example.

According to Oxford Dictionary, “Art is the expression or application of human creative still and imagination, typically in a usual form such as painting or sculpture.” (Oxford University Press, 2013) American Heritage Dictionary status, “Art is a human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the work of nature.” ( American Heritage Dictionary, 2000) Dictionary.com says, “Art is the production of something beautiful or extraordinary.” (Dictionary.com, 2011)
Painting
There’s a painting by Norman Rockwell. The painting appeared on the cover of an magazine around 1913. Rockwell was youn boy were the painting was published. There is much sense of humor present in the painting. The painting is named “Santa and Scouts in Snow” by Norman Rockwell. Norman Rockwell had the ability to see the human side of every subject. The painting exemplifies the act because it shows character and action.
Sculpture
Caroline Luciro-Carpio had a made a sculpture. The sculpture is called “Peaceful Thoughts,” the sculpture is made of clay. Caroline sculpture expresses her upbringing and who she is today. I think sculpture art exemplifies the art of expression because its human creativity and it requires the imagination.
Architecture
Trump International Hotel and Tower. They opened the Trump for business on January 30, 2008 with limited accommodations with 339-rooms. As of November 2012 it’s the twelfth-tallest building in the world. This building was designed to show setback features that way it could show the surrounding skyline with each reflecting the height of the nearby skyline. The building includes retail space, parking, garage, hotel, and condominiums. The architecture example exemplifies the art because it honors the culture of people but its one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Photography
There is a photographer that is well known and respected for their talent that would be Anne Geddes. She has photographs that focus on babies. They stress about how one needs to protect, nurture and love children. One of the photographs is called “A Labor of Love.” Anne Geddes also has published books. The photography exemplifies the art because it holds deep and emotional meaning,
Print Making There is a print maker that goes by the name Jonathan Comerford. This print maker created workshops so that there could be professional print making facilities for independent artist. Elephants III is the print making art of choice. Jonathan Comerford has an unique style and he enjoys the different techniques that printmaking offers. The print making exemplifies the expression of nature, emotion, light and darkness.
Conceptual Art Conceptual Art is called works of art. In the 80’s Keith Haring was known for his graffiti that was seen across the subways of New York. Being a hard worker, he created sculptures in the United States and in foreign countries. Conceptual Art exemplifies art by vibrancy, colors, and shapes.
Installation Art Since 1992 Spencer Tunick has documented nude figures in public by photographing and video. In the art he can circle dozens and hundred volunteers. These people are without clothing. The art of Spencer can be complex in public places. The installation art can exemplify art by character, feeling, balance and action.
Performance Art There was great performance artist her name is Eleanor Antin. Eleanor is a artist that work with video, film, performance, and drawing. She feels her first mature work was as a conceptual artist. Performance art exemplifies art by representing character, emotion, and action.

Reference

Oxford University Press (2013) Oxford Dictionaries. The World’s most trusted dictionaries. Retrieved from http://oxforddictionaries.com/us/definition/american-english/art
Houghton Mifflin Company (2000) The American Hertiage Dictionary. Fourth Edition. Retrieved from http://www.thefreedictionary.com/-/dict.aspx7.rd=1&word=art
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, (2011). Retrieved from http://m.dictionary.com/d/?q=art