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− | '''Art''' is a term used to describe objects or ideas that are creative in origin or design. | + | '''Art''' is a term used to describe objects or ideas that are creative in origin or design. It is typically defined as the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the sense of [[beauty]], specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.<ref>American Heritage Dictionary</ref> |
− | '' | + | ''[[The arts]]'' is a term broader than "''art''", which usually means the visual arts (fine art and decorative art). ''The arts'' encompasses visual arts, performing arts ([[Music]] and [[dance]]), language arts ([[Literature]]) and culinary arts. The major general surveys on topics in the fine arts are [[painting]], [[sculpture]], drawing, [[photography]] and [[architecture]]. |
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− | + | ==Liberalism and art== | |
+ | [[Image:Cultrev.jpg|right|thumb|300px|A Cultural Revolution poster.]] | ||
+ | [[Liberals]] use art to express their [[political]] views, hoping to gain extra protection for their political speech by claiming that it is not really political but merely "artistic expression". This has been used to defend [[hate speech]] in the case of an art exhibit in the 1980s which invited [[museum]] goers to step on an American Flag and then record their opinions in a journal. | ||
+ | <!-- Tried locating the name and actual date of this exhibition but am having trouble. If we want to reference something like this, we'll need to be very specific so that it doesn't sound like an urban myth. Anybody know the artist, venue, year? --> | ||
− | + | In 2008, visual artist [[Shepard Fairey]] utilized [[Socialist]] and [[Communist]] propaganda poster aesthetics to create the infamous [[Barack Obama]] "HOPE" campaign poster. Fairey's work has long employed visual elements directly referencing [[fascist]] imagery, styling and color palettes. His representation of Obama bore striking resemblance to socialist realism and recalled posters used to promote [[Mao]], [[Stalin]] and [[Lenin]]. This iconographic image became synonymous with Obama's presidential campaign, despite claims by the [[Associated Press]] that Fairey had illegally stolen the original image from their photo archives. In a September 2008 article on [[San Francisco]]-based news website SF Gate, Fairey admitted freely that he employed propaganda techniques, saying, "The illustration does have roots in propaganda art... I also want it to seem like a patriotic image, but not be seen as too countercultural... It needed just enough mainstream ingredients to transcend."<ref>http://articles.sfgate.com/2008-09-18/entertainment/17159255_1_shepard-fairey-poster-street-artist</ref> | |
− | + | <!-- Just placed the proper link to the quote - sorry, first time editing and accidentally posted before doing that. I can also provide substantial examples of socialist propaganda art that Fairey's work indisputably represents if people think it's a good idea. I didn't want to be too long-winded though. Thoughts? --> | |
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
+ | [[Image:Adriaen van Ostade El pintor en su estudio.jpg|thumb|280px|Adriaen van Ostade, The painter in his studio (Self portrait).]] | ||
+ | ''The secret of art is love.'' — Emile Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929), French sculptor, studied with Rodin<ref>WordSpingle.com</ref> | ||
*[[Art movements]] | *[[Art movements]] | ||
*[[Art history]] | *[[Art history]] | ||
− | *[[Painting | + | *[[Painting Schools]] |
+ | *[[Painting Galleries]] | ||
+ | *[[Aesthetics]] | ||
+ | *[[Bible Art Gallery]] | ||
+ | *[[Masterpiece]] | ||
+ | *[[Atheist art]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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*[http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/life_and_culture/the_arts.html The Arts] U. S. Life, Culture and History. | *[http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/life_and_culture/the_arts.html The Arts] U. S. Life, Culture and History. | ||
*[http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/academic-art.html Academic Art] Artcyclopedia. | *[http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/academic-art.html Academic Art] Artcyclopedia. | ||
+ | *[http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/art/search Best Graduate Schools - Fine Arts] Ranked in 2008. | ||
+ | *[http://www.kevinalfredstrom.com/art/main.php Art Gallery.] Kevin Alfred Strom. | ||
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+ | [[File:CATHERINE GODDARD CHIPPENDALE BUREAU TABLE.jpg|thumb|left|The masterfully designed and crafted table, known as the Catherine Goddard Chippendale Block-and-Shell Carved and Figured Mahogany Bureau Table, is attributed to the Newport, Rhode Island cabinetmaker John Goddard (1724-1785).]] | ||
+ | [[File:Canaletto London Seen through an Arch of Westminster Bridge.JPG|thumb|center|[[Antonio Canaletto]], London Seen through an Arch of Westminster Bridge, 1746-7.]] | ||
+ | {{Clear}} | ||
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+ | ==References== | ||
+ | <references/> | ||
+ | {{Virtues}} | ||
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Art is a term used to describe objects or ideas that are creative in origin or design. It is typically defined as the conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the sense of beauty, specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.[1]
The arts is a term broader than "art", which usually means the visual arts (fine art and decorative art). The arts encompasses visual arts, performing arts (Music and dance), language arts (Literature) and culinary arts. The major general surveys on topics in the fine arts are painting, sculpture, drawing, photography and architecture.
Liberalism and art
Liberals use art to express their political views, hoping to gain extra protection for their political speech by claiming that it is not really political but merely "artistic expression". This has been used to defend hate speech in the case of an art exhibit in the 1980s which invited museum goers to step on an American Flag and then record their opinions in a journal.
In 2008, visual artist Shepard Fairey utilized Socialist and Communist propaganda poster aesthetics to create the infamous Barack Obama "HOPE" campaign poster. Fairey's work has long employed visual elements directly referencing fascist imagery, styling and color palettes. His representation of Obama bore striking resemblance to socialist realism and recalled posters used to promote Mao, Stalin and Lenin. This iconographic image became synonymous with Obama's presidential campaign, despite claims by the Associated Press that Fairey had illegally stolen the original image from their photo archives. In a September 2008 article on San Francisco-based news website SF Gate, Fairey admitted freely that he employed propaganda techniques, saying, "The illustration does have roots in propaganda art... I also want it to seem like a patriotic image, but not be seen as too countercultural... It needed just enough mainstream ingredients to transcend."[2]
See also
The secret of art is love. — Emile Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929), French sculptor, studied with Rodin[3]
- Art movements
- Art history
- Painting Schools
- Painting Galleries
- Aesthetics
- Bible Art Gallery
- Masterpiece
- Atheist art
External links
- National Arts Education
- The Arts U. S. Life, Culture and History.
- Academic Art Artcyclopedia.
- Best Graduate Schools - Fine Arts Ranked in 2008.
- Art Gallery. Kevin Alfred Strom.
References
- ↑ American Heritage Dictionary
- ↑ http://articles.sfgate.com/2008-09-18/entertainment/17159255_1_shepard-fairey-poster-street-artist
- ↑ WordSpingle.com
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