Meaning of Art

The meaning of Art

AIU Online University

Abstract

Throughout the years art has had many different definitions. Every so many year’s people change what the meaning of art is. Almost every time though they always included skill.

Art

In the 11-12th century the definition of art was “Skill at doing anything as a result of knowledge and practice…..” (Jirousek, 1995). In the 18th century the meaning of art had changed. "A pursuit or occupation in which skill is directed toward the ratification of taste or production of what is beautiful." (Jirousek, 1995). According to micadeolu, “Art is the power, skill, ability and talent an individual possesses to express him or herself. Art is simply your acquired skill to make another person know and understand what you think and how you feel. Art does not entail only drawing, sketching, painting, singing, sculpting or getting engaged in any creative activity.” (micadeolu, 2011).

Painting

An example of a painting is Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh. (Van Gogh Gallery, 2002-2012).

The painting Starry Night is my favorite because of how beautiful it is. The way the lines and the colors blend together are so pretty. It takes a lot of skill to paint this picture because of all the detail it took to make it.

Sculpture

An example of a sculpture is Michelangelo's David. (Michelangelo's David).

The sculpture of David is supposed to be before his battle with Goliath. He is mentally more than physically tense. He is trying to prepare himself for battle without psyching himself self out at the same time. The detail in this sculpture is why this is art. The lines in his skin and face and feet are just amazingly good.

Architecture

An example of architecture is the Eiffel Tower. (Famous Buildings and Structures, 2005).

The Eiffel tower was built in 1889 by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. People from all over the world go to Paris to see the Eiffel tower and some compare it to a boat or a fish and...