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Expressionism: Painting
Lesson 4
Aesthetics
Why is it art?
Do you wonder why something is called art? Can people agree and disagree
and still be correct? Who determines if something is a work of art?
Beverly McIver defines art as communication of
her feelings and ideas. She states, "For me, it's the ability to
give voice to something very important to me. . .a desire to share it
with everyone through painting." She also questions art for herself
as an African American person. Her ideas are expressive.
Introduction
AESTHETICS is the study of art. There are several areas to consider:
- The nature of art--what it is
- The scope of art--what kind of art it is, e.g. painting or sculpture,
etc.
- The quality or value of the art work--it is based on a cultural standard
- The origin of the work--the artist, the materials used, the history
of the artist and the work
- The art world--the institutions that house the work and support the
work
Objectives
You will be able to:
- Judge the effectiveness of artistic expressions using current art
theories. A theory is an accepted explanation or reason or set of assumptions.
This satisfies the Arizona
Visual Arts Standards 3AV PO 1 and 2
  
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