In this introduction I will be talking about art nouveau and what art nouveau is and what it stands for and how it influenced art, architecture and fashion. ... Art Nouveau, literally new art, It found expression in a wide range of art forms "architecture, interior design, furniture, posters, glass, pottery, textiles, and book illustration "and was characterized by its devotion to curving and undulating lines, often referred to as whiplash lines. The term Art Nouveau is derived from Maison de l'Art Nouveau, a Paris shop opened in 1896 by the dealer Siegfried Bing.Art Nouveau was...

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Art is not limited to canvas and clay sculptures. ... Artwork takes many different forms and while everyone has their own style and taste, it is too difficult to measure the true worth of art. ... Buddhist art is also an art form that concentrates mostly around gods and goddesses. ... This was a very unusual art form to me as I have never seen this creative design to make a 3D sculpture. ... I am not a fan of British art. ...

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Throughout history the creative urge of man to present to fellow men a different perspective or representation of life-or even the afterlife-has surfaced time and time again in the form of artwork. ... Essentially, artwork is not art because of theory, and art based on theory cannot be creative or truly said to be art. ... The purity of flatness essentially came down to a style in which lines, forms, colors, and contours all are merged eloquently in such a unification with the flatness of the canvas that it is art, as pure as art can be. ... To make long stories short, more or less, art th...

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Art Nouveau as a style does"nt result from European history soely but consits of a mixture of elaborate, oriental, and classical elements, wanting to express the break with traditional forms, on one hand reflecting the spirit of the Belle Epoque and influencing it at the same time. In the western world as similar to the east, Art Nouveau was primarily a movement of the applied arts - interior and furniture design, architecture, book production and illustration - Art Nouveau, characterized with its graceful, asymmetrical lines based on organic forms, and exotic, rich imagery, is among the most ...

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From what I learned from visiting the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, early modernism included many different sublets of artistic form. ... Dada: With this form, everyday objects were altered ever so slightly and called "art". ... With no rules or obligations to any true form of art at this time, art work of splashes and brushstrokes were the inspiration of artists far and near. Similar to early modernism in America, there were sublets of art forms in late modernism. These included: Period of Time Type of sublet of Artistic Form 1945 - Present Abstract Expressionism 1950s/60s O...

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Indian Art has been through many winds of change. ... The RASA theory on the other hand, relies on the fact that any creative form of expression is to spiritually transcend their individual self and achieve a state of liberation (Moksha) via a state of pure bliss (Ananda), brought out by desire (Kama) and form (Rupa). ... For example, the stone of Shiva in the form of Mahesha (The Great Lord) showcases the diety seated and heavily adorned. ... Symbolism plays a pivotal role in Indian art, more so than art from any other culture. ... In conclusion, aesthetics in Indian art function on a more sp...

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What exactly is classified as art and what is not is very subjective. ... I can sometimes understand abstract art, or at least recognize the fact that a piece of art took a long time to create and a lot of effort was put in. ... The odd thing about art is that there is no one way to describe what is and what is not art. ... Art is just a different form of expression. ... There is definitely such a thing as over analyzing art. ...

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However, American Art has its place too in the importance and history of art culture. ... However it is important that American art be seen as influential as European art within the art culture. ... The art lights illuminate the featured paintings and art pieces so that they may take center stage. ... Each painting within this exhibit extends itself through color, tone, texture and form. ... It is my belief that art imitates life. ...

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Digital art, which is based on the traditional art, refers to forms of expression and transmission of the art form with digital form. ... Digital art can simulate a form of reality by a mixture of various senses (Christiane Paul, 2008). ... Whereas with traditional art, art works look more natural. ... The purpose of it is to turn traditional shadow shows into electronic forms so that they can become more accessible and preserved. ... The increasingly aesthetic interest also can promote the inheritance of traditional form of artworks. ...

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While many forms of therapy continue to emerge to treat those who have experienced trauma, art therapy is one that has been proven by a number of studies to be effective in dealing with the aftereffects of trauma. ... Art therapy is a form of expressive therapy that uses art materials, such as paints, drawing, clay, collage and even digital media such as photography and tablet technology. ... Art therapy is an interpersonal experience in which a therapist facilitates, guides, witnesses and responds to an individual's art process and art expressions. The relationship between the therapist,...

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Author Bernard Riebe summarizes the what graffiti means to its creators in her article, "Graffiti is, in my opinion, one of the last true remaining art forms, because it's an underground art form. It's what art, to me, should be about. ... The Philadelphia Anti-Graffiti Network formed in 1984 did a commendable job in arresting the growing problems about gang related graffiti. ... In many communities across the city, this form of art stands high up in the sky portraying the cultural history and rich heritage of the city. ... "For the most part, public art is invisible to its...

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Today any and everything is considered art. What is art? How should it be created? Who is an artist? Some believe only something created on an easel can be classified as art. They shun modern art and completely ignore pornography. Some critics believe everyone can't create art. Well I ...

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The differences between decorative art and fine art. ... Target visitors/Activities Two Case Studies Fine arts Case study: Rembrandt: The Late Works Decorative art case study: Women Fashion Power Conclusion The curator as a mediator should treat the objects differently not only by different forms such as decorative art and fine art but also the each specialty and historical background of the object. ... It is sensible to treat each form or type differently based on the special and unique characters. ... Nowadays, several modern forms of decorative work involving interior/fashion design,...

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My definition of art will differ from other people's definitions. ... Secondly a work of art should draw the viewer's interest. ... Finally, to truly appreciate art you must understand the time and effort that went into making the work of art. I believe that art has a complex meaning that includes many things and takes many forms. ... To be able to fully appreciate a work of art I think that it is necessary to know the background on how the work of art became what it is. ...

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Taylor Mercer Boatright 11:15 October 6, 2014 Art Evaluation Essay Art, "the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power." Between visiting the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum, the Modern Art had more to observe, and in my opinion was a better overall experience. The work of art I chose from the Modern Art Museum to evaluate was The Ark by Melissa Miller 1986. ... Each piece of art is displayed on big walls a...

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For my museum report I decided to do mine on a Kouros found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. ... The rigid stance with the left leg forward and the marks at the side, was derived form Egyptian art. ... In this early figure almost abstract, geometric forms predominate; and anatomical details are rendered in beautiful anagous patterns. ... Here the artist delineated the figure's anatomy with ridges and grooves that form geometric patterns. ... The eyes are relatively large and wide open, and the mouth forms a characteristic closed-lip smile known as the Archaic smile, used...

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Artists and designers who created Art Nouveau aimed to transform their world by challenging convention, based on sources such as plant forms, Celtic patterns, and Japanese art. Art Nouveau, characterized with its graceful, asymmetrical lines based on organic forms, and exotic, rich imagery, is among the most immediately recognizable and widely appreciated of all artistic styles. ... The exponents of this style insisted that all types of art should be equal, accessible and to be enjoyed by everyone: "Art for art's sake". ... Unlike other cluttered designs, Art Nouveau us...

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The voyagers and their descendants who formed settlements in the South Pacific encountered a wide variety of environments, and their art reflects the resources available to them. ... Despite such diversity, art and religion are integral to all Native American lifeways. ... We include the art of large powerful states with leaders who used art to preserve their authority, and the art of independent communities that survived through exchange of raw materials, end products, and ideas. ... There is a strong emphasis on representations of the human form in the collection, and one central theme of th...

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Music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching are just a few of the different forms of art that I use to express myself in a way that I enjoy. ... Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. ... Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. ... Art shows people's individualism. Without art wouldn't we all be the same?...

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Music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching are just a few of the different forms of art that I use to express myself in a way that I enjoy. ... Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. ... Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. ... Art shows people's individualism. Without art wouldn't we all be the same?...

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Music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching are just a few of the different forms of art that I use to express myself in a way that I enjoy. ... Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. ... Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. ... Art shows people's individualism. Without art wouldn't we all be the same?...

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Music, singing, dancing, poetry, and sketching are just a few of the different forms of art that I use to express myself in a way that I enjoy. ... Arts help people Learn to identify, appreciate, and participate in the traditional and non-traditional art forms of their own communities and the communities of others. ... Different art forms help us develop the verbal and nonverbal abilities necessary for lifelong learning. ... Art shows people's individualism. Without art wouldn't we all be the same?...

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Can video games be considered an art form? ... History shows that the typical reaction of the society to the birth of a new art form is a reactionary one. ... Video gaming is also the art form of interactive art by excellence, where the spectator becomes an actor into the accomplishment of the piece. ... Video games is a new form of art born with the expansion of technology. ... Video gaming appears to be one of the medium of art and its production begins to be an art form by itself. ...

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As an art history student and someone who lives in New York City, visiting art museums is something very familiar to me. ... I visited The Metropolitan Museum Of Art where I experienced amazing works of art, like the Temple of Dendur, The Impressionist galleries with paintings by Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Signac and other works of art by various artist. ... Witness at the metropolitan museum of art it is not simply just a piece of art but it is a confirmation of history that enlightens us about life century's ago. ... The only human form in the painting is a canoe filled with what app...

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I had the pleasure of discovering Jose Bedia's work of art entitled, "Figure Who Defines His Own Horizon Line" in the Miami Art Museum. Even though the whole floor was populated with art work created by the same artist, which something that I was not expecting, this piece of art in particular caught my attention. ... I also enjoyed trying to figure out the meaning of the art without reading the story. ... The person who is looking at the painting can notice how he let the tempera go down across, forming the main lines, because of the gravity. ... Also in this work, there is a little ...

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