The fine artist is a rarer animal than you might think. Sure, there are plenty of people who can draw or sculpt or paint, but very few of them have the passion to make art their life’s work. The true artist is driven by something that compels him or her to create, usually quite early in life.
The word “fine” assumes a level of excellence, and it also carries connotations of luxury and aesthetic beauty. Fine art is not simply functional; it exists for its own sake and as an expression of the artist’s inner self. It has no other purpose.
The Role of the Artist: A blog discussing the role of a fine artist and their impact on our society.
The role of a fine artist is to create new visual and sensory experiences for the viewer.
Sometimes this means creating a new visual language, or breaking with tradition in the use of form, color, or technique. Other times it is about creating an experience that has not been seen before, whether that be through the choice of subject matter or the presentation of that subject matter.
The role of a fine artist is not to shock her/his audience. The role of a fine artist is not to educate her/his audience. The role of a fine artist is not to get praise from critics. The role of a fine artist is to seduce the viewer into seeing the world through new eyes, and to give that viewer a sense that the world is more mysterious than they thought.
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The role of an artist is to express their feelings and thoughts through a variety of mediums. By expressing their feelings, the artist is able to share those feelings with others. An artist will often use their emotions and their own life experiences in their work. Some artists may also use emotional responses from other people in their work as well.
The artist can convey his messages through a variety of methods. For example, an artist can convey his/her message by using color or texture, line or form, size or space, etc. The message conveyed depends greatly on the medium used but most importantly on the artist’s intent. The intent must be clear so that the viewer can understand what the artist wants to say.
An artist’s impact on our culture and society is great because they bring forward new ideas and different ways of looking at things that help us grow as individuals and as a society. A good piece of art is able to transcend time and will continue to be relevant even years later.
A fine artist is a cultural role. They create, invent, design and engineer the visual elements that make up our world. They are responsible for the colors we see and the emotions they elicit. They are the creators of our dreams and nightmares.
The fine artist actually has two jobs: one to communicate their message; another to create a new language for that purpose. The first job is the familiar one of an information provider or communicator, who must be concerned with clarity, so that you can understand it, and efficiency, so that you can get it fast enough to act on it. Or at least not be bothered by having to stop to figure it out while you’re trying to do something else.
The second job is less familiar. It’s like being an inventor. The artist invents a new language of images, colors, shapes and textures that expresses more clearly their intent than anything they could have put in words themselves. And in doing so, they create the new style of art that we associate with them forever after.
Sometimes this new invention is just a minor modification of existing styles (like Cubism or Pop Art) but sometimes it’s revolutionary (like Abstract Expressionism). But even when it’s not a radical invention, it still contributes to our culture
The purpose of an artist is to produce something that contributes to the culture of a society. A fine artist, on the other hand, creates things that stand the test of time and can be enjoyed by many generations to come.
A fine artist does not create for money, his work is too individualistic for that. He produces things that are aesthetically pleasing and can be appreciated by those who understand art.
The role of a fine artist is different from that of commercial artists whose job it is to reach out to as many people as possible in order to sell products. Commercial artists try to appeal to the lowest common denominator in their audience, while fine artists produce work that has a certain level of complexity and depth which makes it more appealing but also harder to understand.
The role of a fine artist is also different from that of an entertainer who is there solely to provide an escape from reality or just plain fun. Although a fine artist’s work may be entertaining, it goes beyond mere entertainment and offers something more significant.*
Any artist that is born into a society or culture (for example, African American, Asian, Latino, etc.) has the opportunity to define their role and impact within that society. As an artist defining your role and impact you may choose to address and comment on the social issues that plague your area.
It is important to understand the history of your culture, as well as the current issues that are faced by people in your area. This will help you create a message or voice that will resonate with citizens of your area.
What is the role of Fine Art? What do artists need to know about social issues in their area so they can improve their work? Since there are more questions than answers in this area we encourage you to share ideas and discuss these topics with other artists.
**Note: This is my blogsite for a class I took at San Jose State University. It was created in order to meet the objectives of the course.**
Being a fine artist can have many rewards, but the financial gain is usually limited. Most fine artists are not wealthy and will likely never achieve wealth.
Although fine art is difficult to define, most would agree it is created to be appreciated by the person or people who view it. This means an artwork’s purpose is not to be sold, but to express the artist’s vision. Fine art is generally thought of as being more noble than commercial art, which has the goal of selling a product or service.
Truly great artists may demand high prices for their works, but that does not mean that other artists should try to charge high prices for their work. And don’t think you have to be famous to sell your work for high prices. The market for art is just like any other; if you offer a product no one wants at a price no one will pay, you won’t sell anything. But if you produce something that lots of people want at a price they can afford, you’ll be successful and make money.
There are pros and cons to being a fine artist. You will definitely have fewer financial rewards than others who earn their living with their talents, but there are also less pressures associated with being successful in business or other fields. You can create art
