Art is the product of human creativity and expression. In the prehistoric era, cavemen painted the walls of caves to communicate and tell a story. In the modern day, art is more abstract and conceptual. However, the fundamental purpose of art is still to communicate. Today's art may breed controversy as questions such as, ‘What is Art?’ or ‘Does the artist have the right to say this?’ arise more and more. This controversy is created as an artist’s artwork expresses certain beliefs towards different aspects of life. These artists are now also able to reach a global audience to share their art and communicate ideas. This suggests that the issue of whether to give artists absolute freedom to express ideas is relevant as the trend of contemporary …show more content…
Absolute freedom gives the artist a chance to create his or her work without the restriction of laws. The artist can abuse his or her power through the method or medium that is used to create the artwork. For example, an artist may use child laborers to create the work, murder someone to attain materials for the work, or apply animal cruelty in the creation of the work. An example of this would be an installation by Guillermo Vargas. Vargas is a Costa Rican artist who created an artwork called Exposición N° 1 in August 2007 in Nicaragua. The artwork featured on an emaciated dog tied to a wall by a length of a rope with “Eres Lo Que Lees” ("You Are What You Read") written on the wall in dog food. Vargas wanted to invoke the public’s reaction to the work. The public reacted with an online petition to take the installation out of the exhibition with over four million signatures. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) investigated the exhibit and ensured that no animal should be abused in the 2008 Biennale Centro American in Honduras. Guillermo Vargas deliberately caused in humane suffering. He used unethical methods to create his artwork. This shows that if absolute freedom would be given to artists, there will be no restriction on the creation of these works and no one will be allowed to prevent the exhibiting of the
Davies understand on Sisco and the artist concept of the project. The project is a movement to open more about the issues of undocumented works. To wake up the government to know
Artistry can be either positive or negative depending on how it is used, and if it is justified. Bartolomé de Las Casas was a 16th century Spanish priest who wrote about the Spanish colonization of the West Indies. A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies is a letter written to the prince of Spain
A Direct Work Of Art Introduction Major General David Petraeus, Commander of the 101st Airborne Division, received orders to move his Division into the Nineveh Province, Iraq to stabilize the region North of Baghdad on 18 April 2003. However, he knew very little about the conditions and state of the providential capital of Mosul.
He admits that he has the power to do many things with his art, to create, destroy, to bring both pleasure and pain. When Asher was young and restive, his art was excusable. It was just a way to keep himself entertained since he never felt part of the world. But as Asher gets older, people begin to notice how much he is painting, and they aren’t too happy about it.
Jacob Lawrence painted the Migration Series in 1941 during the time of the Great Migration in America. Lawrence and others, such as Langston Hughes, have been one of the most prominent artists that portrayed the social commentary of African Americans in the United States during the early 1900s. Lawrence’s sixty panels narrate the historical migration of the numerous African Americans who took the train heading from the South to the North, where they could provide a better life for themselves in the midst of an industrial setting. The depiction of the sixty tempera paintings accompanied by various supporting texts leave an emotional account of this time in history to this day. Jacob Lawrence’s two-dimensional cubistic style of painting throughout this series often
In Guillermo Vargas art “You are what you read” you see a very thin, unhealthy and scared looking dog, that is tied up in a room. This room is otherwise empty except for the words “Eres lo que less” (you are what you read) written in dog food on the wall. The reaction to this art was not good because a whole lot of people said it was animal cruelty. That people should boycott his art and that charged should be filed against him. People did not like the idea to be looking at something so mean
While reading “The Trouble with (the Term) Art,” written by Carolyn Dean in the summer of 2006, we are taken through an array of different scenarios that lead us to questions what art really is. Dean explores the idea that the word “art” is used far too often and too habitually, and that as we study the non-Western cultures we need to use much more discretion regarding what we call the different pieces of their culture. Throughout the essay, Dean supports her thesis that we too often categorize non-Western pieces as art by using different examples of how certain non-art pieces were deemed as art throughout the course of their history. Dean does this by using four key examples of how these ancient pieces are inappropriately called art to successfully support her thesis and avoid biases.
Art, the expression of human ability or imagination. Art is usually expressed visually, but should not only be limited to what you see, It can also be what you hear, or how a piece of art makes you feel. Art is timeless and today we still can appreciate work that was done many years ago. My favorite artist is Ed Roth. He was an artist, cartoonist, illustrator, pinstriper and custom car designer.
Art is when the artists and the people express themselves, their passion and their feelings, and convey sentiment. Art can affect people in unique ways and unlock their mind. Art can interpret in many different ways. Art can have a special meaning. Art has shown what society is going through at any given moment over the years.
Art is like a language, ideas and thoughts that may not be able to be articulated any other way. The big debate is whether artist artwork is a waste of resources and time, or if it is good for the world with all the creativity and the beauty it has. Art is more than justifiable to enjoy it. The enjoyment of art gives modern
Should we allow this art in our museums or in our schools? That is what authors Beisel, Dunkel, and Kristol are each discussing and sharing in their works. Although they may each come to different conclusions as to whether or not art should be censored, they each use facts, studies, and personal examples, to show ethos, pathos, and logos, to prove their argument. These discussions about free expression and censorship all come down to an assessment of the values that society finds most important.
Censorship of the arts is a highly debated and controversial subject that deals with what artistic content is deemed acceptable or unacceptable to the public in society, as well as the limitations of practicing artists’ rights to express themselves through art. In this regard, art should be a way to express one’s own opinions, but should not be used as a vessel for insensitive or malicious intent in dealing with topics such as race and religion. In this essay, I will be discussing this and two other reasons as to why artists should not be given absolute freedom in creating their artworks. These other reasons are that art may also cause controversy within society when dealing with topics unaccepted by conservative members of the public, such as political views that go against the norm, as well as shocking or, to some, disturbing content such as intense or extreme gore and nudity. While these are some reasons why art censorship can be justified, I will also be discussing a counter-argument to these reasons, which is that society should not shoot down views and opinions based solely on a minority that does not approve of them.
Upon the departure of adolescence, continued with the embark onto adulthood, it is imperative for the right to diverge from any societal standpoints and to ascertain the freedom in which is obtained from the ascent to maturity. Any regard in pursuance to the journey of life makes it crucial to oblige with the demands. Therefore, such implorations are indisputable, being that all people are sovereign of their lives, and that all possess particular essential rights e.g. the rights to possess absolute freedom from any societal constructs and to pursue any and all aspirations. The quintessential conception of success is commonly portrayed by a well-known university, a high-salary career, and an overall high standard of living. Occupations such
This research was carried out not to only show awareness toward the society but also why people should take art seriously. Often times, we can see lots of people debating whether art is important or not. This happened because the lack of exposure and knowledge that has been taught to them. Art can help to shape the society and affect the society to broaden their view of perspective in life by referring on the artworks because each work of art can give different meanings to life.
He also could not have determined how his work might have affected the art world; an artist, like anyone else, has the right to create what they wish,