Abstract Art........Art?

answers1: If you work on a canvas and depending on how much effort you
put into it, you can really see if someone didn't try very hard. If
you're working on a canvas you need ATLEAST two counts minimum three.
So if someone just decided to throw something together you would
definitely see that. <br>
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I also have to say that abstract is the most revealing pieces of art
and it tells the biggest story. No matter what you are going for, it
shows you know what you are heading for. It doesn't matter if the
person next to you is like 'wtf is that' aslong as you yourself know
and understand the story, that's all that matters. <br>
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I have to say that abstract may be the most difficult and time
consuming piece of art. I am currently working on abstract and holy
is is taking forever. The outcome from any piece if you put a lot of
time into it is wonderful so it's all good. <br>
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Abstract really is an awesome way of art, try it sometime, it really
lets your mind wander to places you have never been to before. : )
answers2: Then your teacher didn't explain the difference b/n abstract
and non-objective art to you. Abstract means the subject matter has
been altered/simplified but is still a recognizable object. Ex.
Picasso (or any non-"realistic" art representation) <br>
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Non-objective is art that has no recognizable subject matter. An
example would be expressionism ala Jackson pollock's action paintings.
In his case it is the action and motion of the creation of the
painting that is more important than the "final product". In person,
his big splatter paintings look like layers of 3-d webs that force
your eyes to move along the lines and shapes. <br>
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Much of non-objective modern art is a reaction to the stuffy, snobby
critics of the 'art world'. It's meant to be insulting. Sometimes it
just takes opening your mind to the simple beauty of a few shapes...or
a few lines...or a few colors. Not all Art has to have meaning and
purpose to cause an emotional reaction. Love it...hate it...it's all
in the eye (you know the rest)
answers3: I have a simple definition that seems to work: art is
anything that you or someone else calls art. Whether or not the art
is effective for the viewer is up to the viewer. Whether or not the
art is effective for the artist is up to the artist.
answers4: No it has intent and is an expression through visualization.
You might enjoy the documentary "My Kid Could Paint That".
answers5: I think you should give God more time. I know you said this
was three years ago; but you are still young and only 19. You would be
surprised at how many long term plans God has. I am glad that you gave
God a true heartfelt prayer. But God is not into mind control; He
cannot make you believe. But what He can do is give some more
"evidence" if you would give Him more time. Jesus said blessed is he
who has not seen yet still believe. So I'm inclined to agree with
xzilara that maybe the moment you started to doubt Him; you began to
cut Him off. But Jesus let the doubting apostle Thomas feel his hands
where the nails went. I hope and will pray the Jesus or His Father
will give you whatever proof you need. But I believe that God wants
people to come to Him; and it seems you are waiting for Him to come to
you. I ask you to have a bit more faith. And of course in saying all
this I freely admit as many have said that I do not understand God
fully.
answers6: i had the same ideas going into art school, but it is art.
there is such a thing as good art and bad art, though. <br>
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i had a prof. tell me that it's like drawing a circle: anyone can pick
up a pen and flick their wrist to make a closed loop on a piece of
paper. it looks like a circle. if you were asked what shape it was,
you'd say "a circle." But if you wanted to make it a GOOD circle, you
would think about what it looks like in your head, plan out where it
would go on the page, and carefully use your hand, wrist, and arm to
make the curves just right. <br>
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i personally don't get all that natural art where they go make a line
in some dirt that can be seen from an airplane and call it art.... but
that's just me. <br>
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people just express themselves in different ways.
answers7: It is art. But you are absolutely allowed to have the
opionion that it is BAD art if you want to =) but it is considered art
by all cultures throughout history.
answers8: Art.... is basically a way to express yourself. <br>
Sometimes is difficult to see "things" as art. <br>
The point is not if you think is art or not. <br>
The real point is if you like what you see... <br>
Sometimes is not just the paint,,, is the artist and the idea behind.
answers9: i have to admit that i am a fan of abstract art, it is
intuitive. but, not all abstracts are good. i recently saw some of the
worst art in hood river oregon. i look for color use, texture, depth,
and whether or not it makes me feel something...even if it's anger.
answers10: It's still art through. It's how you perceive whether its
good or bad. Abstract art can be a painting or sculpture that does not
depict a person, place or thing in the nature world -- even in an
extremely distorted or exaggerated way. Therefore, the subject of the
work is based on what you see: color, shapes, brushstrokes, size,
scale, etc.