Wednesday, August 29, 2007
I'm Paying for That?
"What is it?...I just don't understand," says a woman on the WMUR News. New Hampshire residents are confused as to what the Federal government is buying with their tax dollars. Some say its time for the government to get out of the art business due to a deficit of $160 million. They have better ideas to where they spend the money. Artwork has been placed in front of many buildings throughout the country. Some of these pieces are getting little respect. But if you would ask Raymond Caskey what he thinks about the idea, he would have a different opinion. Being one of the chosen artists, Caskey believes that art brings importance to the building. He has created several pieces for the government to place in front of many structures. It is an expression a time and a culture. However, there are citizens that back up Caskey's point of view. "It beautifies the city." As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Monday, August 27, 2007
Professional Art Writing
Art can be the most confusing thing in the world, causing endless questions to pop into your head; yet, it can be so breathtaking that it leaves you speechless. Not all people understand art or artists themselves. Sometimes, you don't have to try to understand what the artist is trying to say by using paints or strange shapes because there are professional art writers that explain the piece in terms you can understand. But most importantly, it gives the reader an idea of where the artist is coming from, how they came up with that particular piece, which leads them to want to know more about the artist. As businessmen and women, artists use this writing to persuade their fans or prospects into buying their pieces. More people tend to buy items from a seller when they relate or even understand that particular person. Would you buy a Claude Monet painting or Rachael Gouvan clay pot? Monet, of course. Most people are familiar with his background, know his name, and maybe even know some of famous artwork which is the reason why he would be the most popular choice. As you can see, art can be understandable.
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