This week in class we discussed basis of beauty in the contemporary art world. We looked at art pieces from various artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst, Jackson Pollock, and Dash Snow. Each of these artist's work supports the notion that conceptual and abject art reigns over traditional beauty.
Art has evolved from being a technical and vocational craft in the 16th century to being an undefinable craft. According to famous art critic and graphic designer, Milton Glaser, art can be defined as anything that evokes attentiveness. It is known that art is needed to define a culture and generation. With this said it can be understood that not all art is necessarily beautiful depending on what events happened in that era or the artist's life.
Art can be used to depict politics, or tormenting events, or simply the reality of everyday lonely life. This statement is supported by Dash Snow's blunt and revealing polaroids. After viewing Snow's photographs it can be said that grim and grit have replaced pretty models; reality over radiance. Beauty is no longer about symmetry or perfection, but it is whatever portrays the brutality of the world. The need to create a lasting social impact has changed the image of beauty from excellence to actuality. It has become necessary for art to acknowledge the bad side, shake us up, and open our eyes to deepen our engagement about what the world amounts to today.
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