states, “This world is very macho… in a way, Jackson Pollock had to die the way he did, crashing his car up…” In this piece this author views these cars as untouchable, dematerialized with no focus and no narrative. The cars were one of the great pop art pieces because not only did they show an everyday consumer good and its cult provided a reflection of the changes the era had due to mass production. The icon of this car reminds Messer of the Marylin Lips which Richard Linder referred to as the “public
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Curiosity about patterns and techniques led me to an unexpected love for art. In elementary school, I began my admiration for art's beauty and process of creation, thus I was selected to be a member of the Art Club. The club sponsor, Ms. Atkinson was an exceptional art teacher, she facilitated our development with a variety of styles and techniques, as well as encouraged the use of numerous materials and mediums. During our last year, we were replicating the legendary Masters, such as Van Gogh's
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you ask my family what helped me, they would tell you it was art. Art was my way to express myself and say things I was not able to. Because with art everything is up to the maker, it lets kids experience a measure of success. This is one reason why art is so important for special needs children. I truly believe that art heals people. Due to me being a child dealing with struggles my parents encouraged me to have an interest in art. I guess you could say I had a form of self awareness
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The second object is one of my favorite art piece created by Chui-Hyun Ahn called Well 4. Both sculpture have different characteristics, but seem to show a dark and mysterious emotion. Viewing object 1, you’re focusing on the outer texture and look while object 2, you have to look within. Rewrite:
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Roman art has entranced people for centuries and continues to do so even today. One notable piece of roman art is the Portrait Bust of a Flavian Woman. Her outrageous hairstyle and slender features offer a glimpse into the fashion and beauty of the ancient women of the Roman Empire. She is a statue bust that offers both mystery and knowledge. To begin with some background of the statue, the artist that created her is unknown. However, we do know that The Flavian Woman was created sometime during
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important aspect of human life. Human beings are exhibiting a stronger appeal for cultural aspects than ever. They are incorporating aspects such as housing designs, clothing, eating habits and languages to their life. Others are going for collections of arts, galleries and artefacts that exhibit their connection to certain cultures. These aspects of cultural diversity have been a key thing in promoting global tourism and increasing value of product in areas such as real estates. Tourists have been carrying
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The African community shows the immense influence from African art throughout history. Visual art is the centerpiece of their rituals is used during dance, song, and other ceremonies. It can even show ranking or religious status, which is close to Africa pride and heart. Mosaics, textiles, masks, paintings and sculptures are just a few of the main forms of African Art. In western and central Africa, sculptures are more popularly known. They are usually made of wood and then painted creatively
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Adrian Aquino Dr. Zabic English 160 MWF 10:00-10:50 7 September 2014 Vivian Maier- Chicago History Museum Vivian Maier is a photographer whose work shows what everyday life is like in the great city of Chicago. Although Vivian is a New Yorker by birth, she has travelled all around the world documenting plenty of photos. Most notably, her Chicago photos have been documented through summer of 2013. Her photographs portrayed nothing less than a fractured community. A socially isolated person herself
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“According To What”- Jasper Johns In the past, art has commonly been relative to its culture and time period. Different techniques, styles and perspectives are adopted among artists, creating a repetitive trend during that given period. Art is normally described as a definitive masterpiece, founded on an idea and created by sculpting, painting or performing. Upon viewing Jasper Johns’ “According To What” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, I have concluded that Johns is not your everyday artist
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Influence of Artistic Expression in the Hispanic Community. Art is not just a picture on a wall or in a museum, art comes in many forms. Throughout history, it has always been the case that art has the power to change society, especially when new media are used to express an idea. You can perceive the art in many ways. However, in many other ways, the creator's expression of ideas and feeling may influence the spectator. Frequently, art in the Hispanic community is highly influenced by the artists’
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