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Delve into the fascinating world of art with a focus on applied and fine art. This exploration emphasizes the importance of perception and the viewer's point of view in understanding and appreciating artistic works. Discover the significant role artists play in communicating ideas through visual forms, from traditional techniques like collage to contemporary expressions. Learn about the inspiration behind artists' creations, including personal experiences, real-world events, and legendary influences. This overview highlights notable artists while encouraging deeper engagement with art.
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Chapter One • Art in your World
Vocabulary • Applied art - art made to be functional as well as visually pleasing • Artists - people who use imagination and skill to communicate ideas in visual form • Collage - art work arranged from cut or torn material pasted to a surface • Fine art - art made to be experienced visually
Patrons of the arts - sponsors, or supporters of an artist or art-related places and events • Perceive – to become aware through the senses of the special nature of objects- looking at and thinking deeply about what you see. • Point of view - the angle from which the viewer sees the scene • Portfolio- a carefully selected collection of art work kept by students and professional artists.
The Art Experience • Understanding art takes more than just looking at art • Looking - and knowing how to look - are essential • it takes truly seeing - or perceiving the object - to gain understanding
Examining art works • All works created by artists are made to be viewed • Some are created with an added purpose; they are meant to be used.
Fine art - is “art for art’s sake” • to communicate the artists feelings or ideas • Applied art is usually found in our everyday lives • Either made by hand or with machines
Artists and Ideas • Blank sheet of paper is a challenge • Greeks prayed to Muses to inspire them • Muses are special goddesses • they built shrines to honor the Muses
Where do ideas come from? • The world of myths and legends • some artists borrow ideas from famous works of literature • The world of imagination • dreams and fantasies • artists have the ability to turn dreams and even nightmares into the illusion of reality
Their own hearts and minds • personal beliefs, or feelings are often a source of ideas for art • Real-world events and people • people and events often turn up in art
Ideas commissioned by employers • artists are hired by individuals or companies to create works of art • Artists of the past • artists learn and build on the work of artists who came before them • artists might base work directly on earlier pieces
Featured Artists • Rosa Bonheur Henri Matisse • Paul Cezanne Melissa Miller • Salvador Dali Lois Dvorak • Winslow Homer Mary Ann Wilson • Allan Houser • Bartolome Esteban Murillo • William John Wilgus
