Thursday, March 26, 2015

Questions About Art

1. What is a work of art?

A work of art is anything that is seen as beautiful or creative in the eyes of the viewer.  Art can be anything as long as someone thinks it is.  There are no limitations to what a work of art can be.  A work of art to someone might mean absolutely nothing to someone else.  Art is very subjective.


2. What should an artwork provide to both the maker and the viewer?
 
To the maker, an artwork should provide happiness and the feeling of accomplishment.  The artist should be proud of their piece and be excited to show it to others.  To the viewer, an artwork should provide new intellectual experiences and the encouragement to try something new.  Art should be used as an expression of yourself and also as a tool to help people open their mind to new things.

 
3. Why do people make art?

People make art for many different reasons.  It could be to express themselves, showcase creativity, or it can even act as a source of therapy for some people.  Every artist has a different reason as to why they want to make art, and it really depends on the person.

4. Where does one encounter art? 

Art can be found in all places and anywhere you look.  It depends on what the individual views as art.  For some people, art means paintings or sculptures.  For others, such as people involved in the dada movement, art can be anything.  So yes, art could be a painting, but for others even something like a shovel is art.  

5. What is the role of the artist?
 
The role of the artist is to create a piece that represents who they are as a person.  They also aim to tell a story to a viewer just through things like pictures or paintings.  Artists want their creations to challenge people to think about what their pieces mean.  Art is open to countless interpretations. 


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