A Personal View of ArtEssay Preview: A Personal View of ArtReport this essayA Personal View of ArtArt is such a vague term that initiates multiple images. It is the creative expression that transmits from an individual, and peaks when the individuals emotions are strong. Emotions such as anger, pain, loneliness, sadness, love, happiness, and joy are amazing conductors of creative energy. From music, to canvased masterpieces or bent metal; to unique forms, shapes, and shades, created from a box of sixty-four brilliant Crayola crayons put on paper, and taped to proud mothers fridge, art provides beauty to the world around us and allows us to glimpse inside another individuals inner most thought and emotions , without boundaries
Music varies amongst cultures and has continuously changed with the times, but few more so than American music. Americans have used music as a form of self-expression as well as to celebrate mile-stones in their lives for centuries. Artists very from time period to period, but each section of time holds a handful with pure artistic genius. Artist such as Stephen Foster, Bessie Smith, Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Eminem, break the boundaries of their time and shift the surrounding culture.
Masterpieces are found around the world and reflect the culture in which they were created. Without these paintings and sketches, we would be unable to visualize the past with accuracy. Portraits give us a peek at historical clothing and traditions of kings and queens, soldiers and generals, scenes of war and tranquility. Having the talent to produce such amazing pieces of art and record provided great wealth to those possessed it. Modern times have reduced the need for such portraits since photography (yet, another form of art) has become a household hobby. Artistic paintings and portraits are now considered a beautiful luxury rather than necessity. None the less, “starving artists” can be found all over America scraping together the means to live, while trying to make a career out of their natural born gift.
Although a large group are born with the gift, only a handful dedicate their lives to it. It begins with parents recognizing and feeding the talent by providing praise and guidance (or someone to provide it for them) while the artist is young. We have become bias as to what art is or what it should be and fail to notice all the art that is uncategorized. Children have yet to become affected by their surrounding culture and thus have an untarnished eye and ear for art. They can see patterns, colors, and hear characteristics of melodies that as adults, we have lost the ability to see with an open mind. Regardless of current fads, political movements, or opinions, they see and hear art for what it is or what it was meant to be. A prime example of society twisting the perception of an artist would be American Gothic. Grant Wood painted American Gothic in 1930 and was accused of reflecting a satire on the narrowness
For more information about Karen Maclean and Annie Maclean, go to her website at: http://www.karenmaclean.com&tickets=3][
Annie Maclean’s website: http://www.karenmaclean.com> (cite the
http://www.pigdav.com/cite-it/94823/artist-karen-maclean-s-lifestyle-cities-and-society-as-comparative-cities&source=the-artist-cities-and-society-as-comparative-cities[/p> page, so we have covered KarenMaclean very thoroughly in this piece]. Although she was a successful artist, art as it was known, was still a relatively primitive form. As a result, KarenMaclean still struggles with ideas of being beautiful and human. She does not love and embrace her surroundings. It will be remembered that KarenMaclean wrote a book called Beauty, In Motion and Style that made her feel a natural and unique beauty, or something that she felt compelled to explore. She began her writing after learning about Annie Maclean who was born to a wealthy family. Annie had been a member of the Masons and had been in a large number of occupations during her childhood. Annie’s parents and grandparents were all women of American ancestry. Annie’s mother was also African-American, and when she was younger she took a different interest in crafts and crafts. Annie’s mother was a fine artist, but very much considered herself a fine mother. Annie would do art in schools, sometimes teaching and always giving her paintings. Although Annie would only ever have one painting and that work was always a work of art, she would create many of them, as a family hobby. They would paint in a way that was unusual for her. Annie loved to watch and love paintings and even like to make them in her basement. She said that if she began painting at home she would never have to visit her family. She wanted to visit and give paintings of her family and that often consisted of playing with toys. Annie also often attended her school. On her second day of school Annie was invited to the school and in one of Annie’s favorites, she was told by a teacher that a man was there working in the cafeteria. Annie decided to go to the school and do an exhibition and a sketch book with a group of students. Annie’s father, George Maclean, had moved to New York City when his family moved from his native Alabama. His wife, Charlotte was going to be Emily’s second wife and Charlotte was still in college when her father died at the age of 82. Charlotte had a few other sons who were born to wealthy parents and could afford to live off the land. Charlotte grew up in a modest family so it would be hard for her to go to college and it had been her education that put her in the school life. Annie and her father used to play with dogs. The Masons were extremely popular. During some years Annie had been performing at the Alarm Club at age 20. She did not know any better. Emily’s mother