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Dancing In The Museum

What do you get when two choreographers are asked to choreograph for the same piece of music. Well, two very different performances. Works & Process, “a performing-arts series that informs artistic creation through stimulating conversation and performance,” brought together the … Continue reading

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art or craft, artist or not?

It is understandable for the meaning of art to be a socially constructed idea, however we do not have to limit ourselves to defining it based on a specific time period or culture. This is because when we look at … Continue reading

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Artist

The definition of an artist has become much less rigid in the 21st Century  than previously. I believe that while before art had been something only the upper class was allowed to partake in, art in the 21st Century has … Continue reading

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A Performance that Proves Minimalism Sometimes Does it All

The Works & Process has been doing arts performances a huge service since 1984, with The Music of David Lang Interpreted not being an exception. Works & Process at the Guggenheim, currently produced by Mary Sharp Cronson, is a program … Continue reading

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10/3 and 10/4 Assignment

In the past posts, many people touched upon the idea that an artist does not require prior training and that an artist should not be limited to what society tells them. I feel in some way that that may be … Continue reading

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What is an artist?

Art has evolved from its earliest times to the 21st century. I believe that an artist is one who can express themselves, whether visually or through other means, and portray their imagination or thought to an audience creatively. The way … Continue reading

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An artist in the 21st century

An Artist in the 21st Century Twenty-first century art to me is innovative, daring, and often of mixed media. I also think of modern art when I think of art in this century. It makes sense, therefore, that the people … Continue reading

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Artist or not?

Dictionary.com says that an artist is “a person who displays in his work qualities…such as sensibility and imagination.” While I agree that an artist is one who imagines and creates, not all of whom we call “artists” today actually adhere … Continue reading

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10/3-4 Assignment

The definition of an artist is constantly changing, evolving alongside with the definition of art. When different mediums and styles are added to the long list of what was considered to be art, their producers are added to the long … Continue reading

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When I was studying classical art history in high school it was easy to see why everything was considered art. All the pieces were beautiful and detailed and done by “fine artists” who had mastered their craft in an institution. … Continue reading

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