Making Art
What is making Art?
The impulse and ability to make images are unique human characteristics.
What is looking at Art?
Is the interpretation of visual information which is both objective and subjective
What is understanding art?
Art always has meaning even if it is nonrepresentational. Meaning in art includes what it is made of, how it is made, what it represents, where it is located, who made it and why it was made.
Which century was beauty and art viewed as providing pleasure?
18th century
What does the creative process include?
Preliminary work and execution
What affects our interpretation of art?
how art is made
What does interpretation include?
Analyzing materials and techniques which the artist selects for specific purposes and effects, and analyzing visual forms and effects.
Where was the painting Aguilar Painters Cupboard by Perez de Aguilar made?
made in Mexico
How long have humans been making Art?
since the prehistoric era
If non-representational art does not represent art in the world then what does it represent?
values form and materials over context
What are eras or styles used for the framework?
for organizing art History
What is the virgin of immaculate conception?
a sculpture that represents the virgin Mary and illustrates catholic doctrine
how can the purpose of art differ?
depends on time and and context
What can representational art be?
It can be naturalistic abstract or stylized.
What is iconography?
the study of symbols used to interpret content
What is the Banksy mural?
street art in London that has been painted over. the picture depicts a city worker power washing over art.
What are preliminary drawings?
Are initial designs that will eventually become the final work of art.
What is visual perception?
Our eyes take in information in the form of patterns. Our brains then process these patterns to give the meaning.
The form of art reflects what?
the artist style
What was the Louvre Museum originally in Paris?
A royal palace