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Asked by duende - 26/09/09 at 10:09 amWhat do you think should be the purpose of art, both for the artist and the consumer?
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September 26th, 2009 at 11:46 am
From an artists perspective ‘true’ art is expression through a creative medium and is all about translating feelings into that medium, in whichever way an artist chooses to express themselves. This could be through paint, words, or even physical forms such as dance.
Revolutionary artists who use their art to make a social or political statement may also be deemed ‘true’ artists and overall ‘true’ art could be defined as art created to communicate feeling, expression or opinion.
This type of art is most often born of a particular artistic mindset or temperament and does not confine itself to those who are technically proficient in their execution of artistic endeavor.
Whilst the consumer may not always be aware of the full meaning of the sentiment expressed in this type of art, it is often this type of art that is most fashionable, as certain art collectors buy into the idea of art with feeling and soul behind it.
Of course classical art, including periods such as the renaissance were all about technical proficiency, and artists like Da Vinci paid particular attention to anatomical correctness, during the classical periods. This is likely to be because this type of art was generally commissioned by the church, or nobility, who demanded accuracy, or at least portrayal in a favorable light.
Those that buy this kind of art today are generally traditionalists, who appreciate accurate depiction and technical artistic skill, of course outside of the big names, this sort of art is not so fashionable at present, but these things tend to come and go as trends change.
Thirdly art can be created for leisure, or specifically for financial gain, this form of art is probably the most prevalent and although it may be technically good it can lack soul.
Consumers for this type of art will largely be looking for something that works for them on an aesthetic level, and appeals to them on a personal level.
There are of course other levels of purpose between these three and this is a fairly general answer.
On a personal level, the art that I create is born of inspiration and how I feel at a given moment in time, whereas the art that I choose to buy is largely driven by fashion and what personally appeals to me.
September 26th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Knowing what art is (may I suggest: expressing oneself) would rather lead to accepting every human action as art rather then asking for its purpose. Anything not limited by purpose is… art.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Friendship maybe, or love, some kind of relation .. mutual mis/understanding too
Other than that, I’m afraid, an artist and a consumer are most likely to have rather different purposes, even opposing ones