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Perceived value of art.

Useful TOK resource on the Arts including some very insightful and discussable definitions of Art. Kenneth Clark's definition of a Masterpiece is particularly relevant and challenging.

"Some museum exhibitions put up disclaimers about sex. Others warn about violence in their art. The impressive Andy Warhol show that opens today at the Corcoran Gallery of Art ought to begin with a big sign that reads something like this: "The following exhibition may cause depression or anxi"

To what extent is value in art determined by the viewer?

Perceived value of art

"New Web Series Will Challenge Your Narrow Definition Of Art"

"Cecil Youngfox was raised in Blind River, a small community in northern Ontario. He has lived in Greenwhich Village, New York, attended Newman Theological College in Alberta and studied art in Vancouver. His art had been a spare time activity until he was able to open up a studio in Toronto and earn enough to support himself."

Who decides what art is?

"Dennis Hlynsky, a film and animation professor at the Rhode Island School of Design, creates videos at the intersection of art and science. Hlynsky transforms ordinary footage of birds and insects into ethereal illustrations by digitally tracing the paths they travel.   To see more work from Hlynsky, visit his Vimeo channel, which features over 90 beautiful videos. "

"Before his untimely death in 1987 at age 45, Cecil Youngfox had established himself as one of Canada's leading native artists, renowned for his vivid, sensitive images of native cultural traditions. Today, his strong, imaginative vision remains as strong as ever, drawing the respect and interest of private and public collectors throughout the world. Mr. Youngfox was born in 1942 in Blind River, Ontario of Ojibway and Metis parents. Among the many honours bestowed on him, Mr. Youngfox received the Aboriginal Order of Canada for his work in preserving his native heritage."

"A copy of Vincent van Gogh's ear grown using genetic material from one of the Dutch artist's relatives has gone on display at a German museum. Artist Diemut Strebe made the replica using living cells from Lieuwe van Gogh, the great-great-grandson of Vincent's brother Theo. The cells were then shaped using a 3D printer to resemble the ear Van Gogh is to said to have cut off in 1888. The exhibit at the Centre for Art and Media in Karlsruhe runs until 6 July."

"Creativity is a habit. The problem is that schools sometimes treat it as a bad habit. And the world of conventional standardized tests we have invented does just that. Try being creative on a standardized test, and you will get slapped down just as soon as you get your score. That will teach you not to do it again."

I attempted to create a person in order to emulate the aging process. The idea was that something is happening but you can't see it but you can feel it, like aging itself. Still Photographer: Keith Sirchio Animator: Nathan Meier Animator: Edmund Earle Nuke Artist: George Cuddy Music: Mark Reveley