Appreciating Art - Why Does it Matter? / by Carole

By Alex Chaban


Appreciating art is important because it can discuss an idea, an expression or even an imagination. Art can help to identify, define, and discuss images with certain principles. Such images and designs are used in way to inspire the viewer through visual communication. When an artist creates art, he or she can work with either traditional or modern mediums. Such mediums can include paintings, pictures, materials, blocks or even visual strategies. An artist must follow the basic principles of design and learn different types of representation of art. Remember, art always matters when it is appreciated by its viewer. 

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 The Importance of Art

Art matters in terms of visual effects. For example, let us study the Picasso Guernica’s painting, which was completed in 1937. Any viewer at the first glance will know how incredible, challenging and complex work it appears to be. It would easily convey a composition and understanding of art itself. If anyone needs to make an interpretation of art, he needs to understand that art in a way can easily:

 -        Inspire or motivate the viewer

-        It can identify and describe the difference between the form and content used in the art

-        It can identify the five elements of design

-        It can identify and distinguish how design principles can connect visually

-        It can differentiate between different representations of art such as realistic, abstract or non-representative art forms

 Art is the best way to visualize or analyze any content. It can define different elements and principles of a subject. When we look at any piece of art in an exhibition, museum, or forum; we can certainly decipher its expression, idea, or even learn through a lifetime or culture of the era that the piece was created. Therefore, art is formed through a lifetime of knowing about a culture or the times in which people have lived. You can easily select the piece of art which inspires you most and even take mental notes while analyzing its conceptualization. 

 Art and its Elements of Design

 Art is a combination of various elements such as color, shape, texture, line, shade, mass and space. Certain design principles are kept in mind to combine or intermix such elements while creating a piece of art and making it unique and captivating. The artwork and its content are made by linking the elements together to make a deeper meaning. 

 

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 Art and its Meaning

 Art may be described as a process that allows us to reflect and consider the meaning of different things and concepts around us. It can be a representation of ideas, imagination, expression or even culture. The deeper your analysis is, the better you can connect with the experience and knowledge of the artist.  You can even take inspiration from Carole Feuerman and her book, My Hyperrealist Life and Legacy’. In her book, she describes her life experiences, how she fell in love with art and what inspired her to become an artist. This book is a must-read for all those who are inspired or motivate to become an artist, those who have a deeper connection with art and its elements.