This series is intriguing, it raises some very good points. I always thought of this new era of art as a natural progression, the way art went through various stages in the past. It's by no means a constant-- people are still free to strive for beauty in their art. Whether or not an art gallery will accept it into a show is another story.
Often time, abstract art by Duchamp, De Kooning, Pollock and such beg the question "where's the beauty in these artworks?" I like Michael Craig-Martin's answer to beauty about how Duchamp is not only denying what all art should have but beauty is to "take something not beautiful to be seen as beautiful".
I think beauty lies in the subject matter of the artwork. Beauty doesn't just lie in the eye of the beholder anymore, it is more subjective than that. Beauty can be about the history behind what went on with the artists' minds, the development or process of art, the type of media and instruments being used and how the result impact the audience's reactions. Aesthetic encompasses subject of more than the artist's skill, technique and creativity. It is the thought that counts.
I have seen these videos before, but they always raise interesting ideas. While I do agree that there seems to be a shift in the perception of beauty and the presence of beauty in our culture I also think that as society naturally grows these changes are natural.
I like how in older times, people knew that life was chaotic, and beauty was their remedy. It was their medicine for life, their consolation, their bridge to calmness and hope. Today people remedy life's chaos by watching T.V., going to the movies, playing video games, doing yoga, getting a massage... People no longer look to art for solace. Today people do not think they need beauty, and/or they have a different concept of beauty thanks to social media.
I also like how Michael Criag Martin comments that today, art is capable of "captivating the imagination." The first portion of the video so far seems to be a critique of art today, specifically the specialized niche called Modern Art or Fiber Art. It seems the goal of these niches is to send a message, to make an impact, and to stop and make one think, similar to today's Graphic Design.
Duchamp raises an interesting question and the idea of beauty. As the world changes the meaning of life and beauty seems to shift. While beauty may be a central part of human life it can also re-represented to the hardships and chaos of life as well. Duchamp raises an awareness that everything and anything can be marked as art.
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Thank you for posting this video. Great discussion!
This series is intriguing, it raises some very good points. I always thought of this new era of art as a natural progression, the way art went through various stages in the past. It's by no means a constant-- people are still free to strive for beauty in their art. Whether or not an art gallery will accept it into a show is another story.
Thank you for posting these videos Bill.
I look forward to our History of Representational Painting class.
James
Often time, abstract art by Duchamp, De Kooning, Pollock and such beg the question "where's the beauty in these artworks?" I like Michael Craig-Martin's answer to beauty about how Duchamp is not only denying what all art should have but beauty is to "take something not beautiful to be seen as beautiful".
I think beauty lies in the subject matter of the artwork. Beauty doesn't just lie in the eye of the beholder anymore, it is more subjective than that. Beauty can be about the history behind what went on with the artists' minds, the development or process of art, the type of media and instruments being used and how the result impact the audience's reactions. Aesthetic encompasses subject of more than the artist's skill, technique and creativity. It is the thought that counts.
Great videos, thank you for posting. :)
Thank you for sharing these videos Dr. Havlicek. I think they are important for all artists to understand why we are here.
I look forward to seeing you in class. =)
Beauty is a subject that is very hard to cover, because everyone sees it in a different way....great flim
I have seen these videos before, but they always raise interesting ideas. While I do agree that there seems to be a shift in the perception of beauty and the presence of beauty in our culture I also think that as society naturally grows these changes are natural.
See you in class!
Claire Bush
I like how in older times, people knew that life was chaotic, and beauty was their remedy. It was their medicine for life, their consolation, their bridge to calmness and hope. Today people remedy life's chaos by watching T.V., going to the movies, playing video games, doing yoga, getting a massage... People no longer look to art for solace. Today people do not think they need beauty, and/or they have a different concept of beauty thanks to social media.
I also like how Michael Criag Martin comments that today, art is capable of "captivating the imagination." The first portion of the video so far seems to be a critique of art today, specifically the specialized niche called Modern Art or Fiber Art. It seems the goal of these niches is to send a message, to make an impact, and to stop and make one think, similar to today's Graphic Design.
Thank you for great video
Duchamp raises an interesting question and the idea of beauty. As the world changes the meaning of life and beauty seems to shift. While beauty may be a central part of human life it can also re-represented to the hardships and chaos of life as well. Duchamp raises an awareness that everything and anything can be marked as art.
-Hannah Ryu
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