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  An offensive work of art
Works of art, they say, are supposed to stir up people.
Public art is simply doing its job when it provokes the public to open its collective mind to ideas and perceptions it is not used to.
Contemporary art critics say that the reaction of the audience is part of the meaning of a work of art.
www.leaderu.com /common/controversialart.html   (879 words)

  
  Pentti Määttänen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
A picture as a work of art manifests the fact that it is a part of the artworld, it has a role in the habits, traditions and institutions by virtue of which it is a work of art existing in common experience.
Cherishing a work of art does not isolate people in their individual experiences (Erlebnis), it makes them belong to the truth that is at work in the work (ibid., 55), to the truth that is revealing, opening of the world of the countrywoman.
A work of art is art because its only determining property is the fact that it refers to the world of a countrywoman, to the practical life-world of that countrywoman.
triad.kiasma.fng.fi /awe/PENTTI_MAATTANEN/Writing.html   (4687 words)

  
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A.S.Ambulanzen The Work of Art in the Age of Digital Reproduction "Our fine arts were developed, their types and uses were established, in times very different from the present, by men whose power of action upon things was insignificant in comparison with ours.
II Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be.
In the same way today, by the absolute emphasis on its distribution the work of art becomes a creation with entirely new functions, among which the one we are conscious of, the artistic function, later may be recognized as incidental.
textz.com /adorno/work_of_art.txt   (2357 words)

  
 Work of Art
A work of art is a controlled creation with a capacity to communicate spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, or sensuously, and its merit is determined by the duration, span, and depth of that communication.
Many creative works have "fallen on deaf ears" during the lifetime of the artist, only to be discovered by later generations to be "works of art." The classification is not made by the artist.
For me, a work of art is a controlled creation with a capacity to communicate spiritually, sensuously, emotionally, or intellectually, and its merit is determined by the duration, span, and depth of that communication.
johnclaytonsr.com /Opinions/work_of_art.htm   (1278 words)

  
 "Art" by Clive Bell
So, having no faculty for distinguishing a work of art from a handsaw, he is apt to rear up a pyramid of irrefragable argument on the hypothesis that a handsaw is a work of art.
Not being a work of art, "The Doctor" has none of the immense ethical value possessed by all objects that provoke aesthetic ecstasy; and the state of mind to which it is a means, as illustration, appears to me undesirable.
A good work of visual art carries a person who is capable of appreciating it out of life into ecstasy: to use art as a means to the emotions of life is to use a telescope of reading the news.
www.csulb.edu /~jvancamp/361r13.html   (7250 words)

  
 A work of art
In a rare philanthropic contribution to the arts, Getty established the J. Paul Getty Trust for the preservation of the existing art treasures and to expand on the thesis of art presentation.
Work is now underway to install a fiber-optic transmission (LAN), which will provide the bandwidth for transmission of video and high-speed data throughout the campus and will probably, in the future, connect the site with the Malibu Beach facility and the downtown Hollywood Broadcast hub.
The 134,000 ft[superscript]2 (12,449 m[superscript]2) garden was conceived to be a work of art, and the trustees commissioned Robert Irwin to execute the piece.
svconline.com /mag/avinstall_work_art/index.html   (3508 words)

  
 Owning a Work of Art, Sylvia Bokor
A work of art you love is like a fire of the spirit, warming you.
In a work of art all such expressions are fundamentally traceable to a particular view of man and of reality.
Art projects one's fundamental view of reality, yes, but it also reflects one's style of consciousness, the special way each of us has of facing reality, the level of mental clarity on which one is most comfortable.
www.cordair.com /bokor/art.htm   (780 words)

  
 Walter Benjamin
It is significant that the existence of the work of art with reference to its aura is never entirely separated from its ritual function.
From an alluring appearance or persuasive structure of sound the work of art of the Dadaists became an instrument of ballistics.
Architecture has always represented the prototype of a work of art the reception of which is consummated by a collectivity in a state of distraction.
www.marxists.org /reference/subject/philosophy/works/ge/benjamin.htm   (8573 words)

  
 Guggenheim Museum - Press Office - The Total Work of Art Lecture Series
The Total Work of Art Lecture Series is sponsored by The Florence Gould Foundation, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and AFAA—French Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The 19th century witnessed the birth of art forms that sought to address all of the senses and to encompass many forms of experience.
Serge Gruzinski, historian and Directeur d'Etudes à l'Ecole Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, analyzes the colonization of the Americas as the first example of globalization and the works of art produced in these colonies as the first cultural hybrids.
www.guggenheim.org /press_releases/release_17.html   (560 words)

  
 Work Of Art   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Work of Art is a rose that has to be seen to be appreciated.
This remarkable climbing miniature has proven to be extremely useful in garden designs, trailing over fences or trained on a trellis to show off the clusters of classically formed blooms.
Our plants of Work Of Art are 3 to 7 inches tall in 2 to 3 inch pots.
uncommonrose.biz /r/workofart.html   (284 words)

  
 Walter Benjamin,"The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction"
Even the most perfect reproduction of a work of art is lacking in one element: its presence in time and space, its unique existence at the place where it happens to be.
At the time, art reacted with the doctrine of l'art pour l'art, that is, with a theology of art.
Secondly, the traditional art forms in certain phases of their development strenuously work toward effects which later are effortlessly attained by the new ones.
pages.emerson.edu /Courses/spring00/in123/workofart/benjamin.htm   (12043 words)

  
 arts365 - The Arts Calendar of the University of Nevada, Reno
The Work of Art is made possible by a grant from the E. Wiegand Foundation.
The Work of Art events are held in a number of locations at the University of Nevada, Reno except where noted.
Mid-campus parking convenient to all The Work of Art campus events is available in the Brian J. Whalen Parking Garage (top floor), which is south of Lawlor Events Center, west of Lombardi Recreation Center and north of the Church Fine Arts Complex and Jot Travis Student Union.
www.unr.edu /artscalendar/woa.htm   (690 words)

  
 ArtLex's Art page
At least art involves a degree of human involvement — through manual skills or thought — as with the word "artificial," meaning made by humans instead of by nature.
Arts Education Partnership (formerly the Goals 2000 Arts Education Partnership) is an American national coalition of arts, education, business, philanthropic and government organizations that demonstrates and promotes the essential role of the arts in the learning and development of every child and in the improvement of America's schools.
Partnership organizations affirm the central role of imagination, creativity and the arts in culture and society; the power of the arts to enliven and transform education and schools; and collective action through partnerships as the means to place the arts at the center of learning.
www.artlex.com /ArtLex/Art.html   (4753 words)

  
 The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In the decline of middleclass society, contemplation became a school for asocial behavior; it was countered by distraction as a variant of social conduct.
The definition of the aura as a "unique phenomenon of a distance however close it may be" represents nothing but the formulation of the cult value of the work of art in categories of space and time perception.
The incomparable development of this art and its significance rested not least on the integration of a number of new sciences, or at least of new scientific data.
bid.berkeley.edu /bidclass/readings/benjamin.html   (11980 words)

  
 Shelley Jackson's INERADICABLE STAIN : SKIN PROJECT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Writer Shelley Jackson invites participants in a new work entitled "Skin." Each participant must agree to have one word of the story tattooed upon his or her body.
When the work has been completed, participants must send a signed and dated close-up of the tattoo to the author, for verification only, and a portrait in which the tattoo is not visible, for possible publication.
However, correspondence and other documentation pertaining to the work (with the exception of photographs of the words themselves) will be considered for publication.
ineradicablestain.com /skin.html   (454 words)

  
 The Gates   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The work of art remained for 16 days, then the gates were removed and the materials industrially recycled.
Christo and Jeanne-Claude donated the merchandising rights to the charitable foundation NNYN (Nurture New York’s Nature and the Arts) who are sharing the proceeds with The Central Park Conservancy.
preparatory works of art may contact Jok e-mail.
www.christojeanneclaude.net /tg.html   (1085 words)

  
 STANFORD Magazine: January/February 2004 > Feature Story > The Work of Art
The works span the 20th century in style and medium—from cubism to abstract expressionism, still lifes to landscapes, ceramics to assemblages.
Charles Cowles, ’63, worked at Stanford’s museum during his student days and helped start a program to acquire art for the then-new Tresidder student union; he is now an art dealer in New York.
Dividing 65 major works of art that span the century by academic theme, keeping them roughly chronological, making sure they look good together, and then dealing with the pieces (like Flip and Flop) that don’t clearly fit into any of their categories wasn’t simple.
www.stanfordalumni.org /news/magazine/2004/janfeb/features/alumart.html   (1818 words)

  
 SatireWire | SUPREME COURT RULES EARNINGS SHOULD BE PROTECTED AS "ART"
Meanwhile, auditing firms such as Arthur Andersen (now Art by Andersen) were reclassified as art critics, whose opinions are no longer liable.
In Congress, all further hearings into irregularities were abandoned in favor of an abstract accounting lecture given by Scott Sullivan, former Chief Financial Artist of WorldCom, which had been charged with fraud for improperly accounting for $3.85 billion.
"Art should reflect life, so what I was really trying to accomplish with this third quarter report was acknowledge that life is an illusion," said Sullivan, explaining his acclaimed work, "10Q for the Period Ending 9/30/01."
www.satirewire.com /news/june02/worldcom.shtml   (683 words)

  
 Work for Art - Serving the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
Through Work for Art, you can make a donation that supports over 75 organizations in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties.
All contributions to Work for Art are tax-deductible.
Work for Art is a program of the Regional Arts and Culture Council, a 501(c)3 arts service organization.
www.workforart.org   (354 words)

  
 work-of-art - Microformats
Many art museums use metadata to describe the works of art in their collections.
However, the presentation of works of art on the web often does not benefit from that formalized categorization work.
This page is an index for a community effort to create a work of art microformat.
www.microformats.org /wiki/work-of-art   (122 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Michelangelo Buonarroti : Early Life and Work (European Art To 1599, Biography) - Encyclopedia
Michelangelo drew extensively as a child, and his father placed him under the tutelage of Ghirlandaio, a respected artist of the day.
From 1490 to 1492, Michelangelo lived with the Medicis; during this time he learned from such philosophers as Ficino, Landino, Poliziano, and Savonarola.
Although Michelangelo claimed that he was self-taught, one might perceive in his work the influence of such artists as Leonardo, Giotto, and Poliziano.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/Michelan-early-life-and-work.html   (256 words)

  
 framed art work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Fully-framed original paintings and art from Northern India, specialising in 3-D, gold leaf and stone insert work, including spiritual art and Ganeshas, along with terracotta pottery with stained glass inserts.
Description: Art Frameworks is a Boston-based art consulting and framing company, that provides framed artwork, mirrors, shadow boxes and other wall decorations to designers and corporate clients.
'''Art''' originally was the processes of man, and as such was synonymous with science.
ranoc.com /framed_art_work.htm   (963 words)

  
 Work of Art Studios
Tod is a BFA Honors Graduate from the Alberta College of Art and Design, majoring in Drawing and Sculpting.
Inspiration from the Renaissance, Impressionism and Expressionism periods have influenced and furthered his studies for the past 15 years.
The work contained in this site is a small example of the categories of his studies.
www.workartstudios.com /main.htm   (103 words)

  
 CD Baby: WORK OF ART: Just Me And Me
Built around the award-winning song writing, singing, and inspired guitar playing of Art Halperin, New York City's Work of Art is an eight piece band playing uniquely styled rock n' roll.
As a solo artist, Art has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Marty Stuart, Joni Mitchell, Robbie Robertson (the Band), The Temptations, David Grisman, Doc Watson and Glen Tillbrook of Squeeze.
Art's abilities have taken him in many different directions.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/workofart2   (358 words)

  
 Leonardo Da Vinci's Art Work   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Osian's recently raised around $2 million in India's biggest art auction, with 125 art works from some of the country's
Featuring artists and craftspeople from around our global community that upload their art, craft custom products and traditional services for sale on a performance basis.
West Virginia's most incrdible free formed hand blown art glass.Ron Hinkle creates vases,bowls,figurines.Each peice one of a kind,each peice a work of art forever.
www.jackson-artifacts.com /en/r/38323-LeonardoDaVinci%27sArtWork.html   (1519 words)

  
 Realism. Art Words and Terms at Biddington's.
Loosely synonymous with "figuration", "representational art" and "illusionistic painting", realism is the term applied to a contemporary style of art depicting recognizable objects or people.
By the second half of the century, realism (small r) came to be the accepted art term for differentiating representational works from abstract or conceptual ones.
The result is a work that appears coolly minimal versus the warm opulence of the Heda.
www.biddingtons.com /content/pedigree.html   (548 words)

  
 WORK AS ART   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
A graphic artist, poet and international organizational consultant on leadership, change, teamwork and personal growth, Richard believes "all work has the capacity to be both science and art".
In realizing that "we have been conditioned that the joy comes after the work," this innovate thinker challenges us to find joy in the process.
The author of Artful Work (recipient of the Publishers Marketing Group Benjamin Franklin Award for Best Business Book of 1995), he reminds all who strive to make their work their art: "The ambition of artful work is joy".
www.newdimensions.org /audio-books/2605.shtml   (271 words)

  
 A true work of art finds its proper place | csmonitor.com
His dancing eyes told me he was proud of his work and of the place of honor it was given on my refrigerator.
"Someone sure worked hard on it," Natasha said later as she pressed out the folds and replaced the paper on the fridge.
I think even the masters of old would agree: If love of life, determination despite obstacles, and the true joy of creation are what it takes to make a picture great, then Gary's rendition of my landscape must be a true work of art.
www.csmonitor.com /2006/0123/p18s02-hfes.html   (827 words)

  
 Chapter A Work of Art of A Work of Art by Anton Chekhov
Chapter A Work of Art of A Work of Art by Anton Chekhov
“Of course if you look at it from the point of view of the crowd,” said Sasha, “then this exquisitely artistic work may appear in a certain light.… But, doctor, rise superior to the crowd, especially as you will wound mamma and me by refusing it.
I am the only son of my mother, you have saved my life.… We are giving you the thing most precious to us and…and I only regret that I have not the pair to present to you.…”
www.bibliomania.com /0/5/208/647/8585/1.html   (501 words)

  
 Blogcritics.org: An ancient novel work of art
(http://www.bradstory.com/index.html) His existing work of art, and perhaps future work of art, are light enough to do this with.
Then I also thought of Panamarenko (http://www.panamarenko.info/home.php), and he might also have some existing desings and perhaps future works of art, where this could be used.
Both have uniqe works of art, and both use multiple skills to build and imagine them.
blogcritics.org /archives/2005/03/18/145421.php   (1608 words)

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