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Art And Art

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“What is Art?” Art is the aesthetic experiences we encounter when we are exposed to new responses of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell (McGraw 2013). According to McGraw “no society has lived without some form of art in human history.” (2013) We have the ability to create images that have evolved and find a new relationship with each one. Art is composed of meaningfulness in every aspect, from the artist perspective. The symbolism of art changes from era to era. Art is created by individuals who have acquired traits of; sensitivity, flexibility, originality, playfulness, productivity, fluency, analytical and organizational skills (McGraw 2013). We will later elaborate on these traits individually through pieces of art. The shift of cultures has impacted the trait of art, through eras of history, which impact artist mindset and modern culture.
The meaning of “Art” to me personally is something that you should have a connection with and or understanding of what the artist is talking about by looking at the painting or drawing. “The quality, production, expression, or realm, according to aesthetic principles, of what is beautiful, appealing, or of more than ordinary”. (dictionary) Referring to our textbook Living with Art refers to as Art being simplified, fragmented and distorted. With that being said Art is needed to be natural and stylized in it’s own unique way.
In Art there are eras that had started in the BC’s, just like stone age had started in
30,000 BC through

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