Visual Arts Why Create Art Why Create Art
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Visual Arts Why Create Art?
Why Create Art? � There is no single answer, except to say that the need to create is one of the special characteristics of being human. � There is archaeological evidence for this need to create dating back at least 25, 000 years to the Venus of Willendorf sculpture. � While there is no one answer, we will go over several general purposes that art can serve.
Why? Artistic Expression � To communicate emotion, ideas or feelings.
Why? Artistic Expression � The Potato Eaters, 1885. Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam. � Van Gogh wanted to depict life among the lowly as it was. � What do feelings, ideas or emotions do you think that the artist intended to convey about life among the poor?
Why? Artistic Expression
Why? Ceremonial � Art created to observe a ritual, for celebration or commemoration.
Why? Ceremonial � Tibetan sand mandalas are created from colored sand, usually over a period of several weeks. � They depict representations of Buddhist doctrine. � After completed, they are ritually swept up to symbolize impermanence.
Why? Ceremonial
Why? Functional Art � Functional art consists of everyday objects. � Examples could be pottery, basketry, and even architecture.
Why? Functional Art � Basket, c. 1920’s. Lucy Telles Smithsonian, Washington, D. C.
Why? Persuasive Art � This type of art promotes ideas or products. � Examples could include advertising, marketing, propaganda or ideology.
Why? Persuasive Art � We Can Do It, 1942. J. Howard Miller. � This poster was originally intended to boost worker morale. � It was later used by the feminist movement.
Why? Persuasive Art
Why? Narrative Art � Narrative art is used to tell stories, describe experiences, or document historical events.
Why? Narrative Art � Washington Crossing the Delaware, 1851. Emanuel Luetze. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Oil on canvas. � This artwork documents the surprise attack Washington made in the Battle of Trenton, December 25 -26, 1776.
Why? Narrative Art
Why? Multiple Functions � Art does not have to fit into one category or another. � Art could serve several functions at the same time.
Why? Multiple Functions � Detail of stained glass window, 13 th century. Notre-dame de Chartres Cathedral, Paris. � Depicts the marriage at Cana. � This piece is both functional and narrative.
Why? Multiple Functions
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