Do you think modern art is an intriguing and deep form of expression, or, a doof with a canvas and the ability to draw a squiggly line or drip paint?
2007-09-14 14:30:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
true art
pollock was a genius cause even when people try to rip him off they look like trash but his in real life are sick!!! and he was the FIRST to ever do it, so ya gotta give him props for that!
i dont like all modern art but i love how it trully engages people to ask "is this art?" and rethink what art is and see it in everyday life and everyday objects!
2007-09-15 13:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by Dziner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that both are valid points of view. You have to understand, that for many people , this is not trivial, but I do think the sincerity of some is overblown.
I remember once, staring at a Jackson Pollack knock-off that my friend had proudly painted, and I don't remember feeling that it was a good painting so much as I was able to loose myself in the squiggles and dribbles for a moment.
That was important because I was seriously stressing at the time, and NOT thinking about the matters in my life was important. Semi-random squiggles and no context at all were exactly what the doctor ordered.
2007-09-14 14:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Mark T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Modern art encompasses many definitions and styles. So your question can only be answered fairly by saying it includes pure abstract art, like drip paintings (which you're obviously biased against), neo-realism and surrealism and all can provide deeply profound art.
Modern realists like David Hockney and Andrew Wyeth are just as much a part of modern art as are Jasper Johns and Jackson Pollock.
I'm a 'modern' artist and a lot of my work is abstract. A lot of it is surreal and some of it is more realistic portraits. And I don't do squidgy lines or drip paintings.
http://pics.livejournal.com/unmired/gallery/00002xgc
Keep an open mind and your imagination will sour.
2007-09-14 15:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by Doc Watson 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the particular piece of artwork. Some of it is awesome. Some of it seems (to me) like crap.
What I hate is when someone tries to tell me what to feel about a particular piece of modern (or any) art. My Studio Fundamentals professor is always doing that. >:(
2007-09-14 18:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Kelly C 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats the great thing about art. It can be anything and still be appreciated by people who love and admire uniqueness and difference. I paint modern/abstract art. Below you will find 2 of my art works I am selling from my website on Ebay. These are just one of many that I have and that I have clients who are happy with the art work they have bought from me.
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2007-09-15 04:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is valid only if the Artist is classically trained.
The modern works break a lot of the rules in art, and if you don't know the rules then you are working in ignorance.
Ignorant artwork is as poor as a lifeguard that can't swim.
2007-09-14 14:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by the old dog 7 · 1⤊ 6⤋
The former.
2007-09-14 14:40:02 · answer #7 · answered by michele 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
both are true.................same holds for the classics
2007-09-14 14:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by richard t 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋