Public art is a very important part of the community. All communities are different, and therefore have different contributions to the world of art. As a community, San Mateo is significant because the amount diversity and representation it provides. San Mateo is a community that supports nurtures all forms of art, such as Literature, Theater, Dance, and visual. The community conveys its values through public art. The pieces of art shown in this essay will convey persistence through difficult times, having a voice in your community with art, and the invocation of creativeness through art. The bronze statue known “Wounded man” was made by Peter Schifrin in 1989. It stands mounted outside of the San Mateo performing arts center. The statue was a commission in memory of Marion Sinton by her three daughters. The statue portrays an effeminate man, posed dramatically to depict the pain and anguish of the subject. The man is hunched over with one elbow pointed skyward and it’s hand held protectively over his neck, while the other hand is seemingly pulling at his hair in frustration. On knee is bent and crossed slightly over the other, setting his body in an awkward, pained posture. The overall pose is gestural and flowing, while the integrity of the bronze molding reinforces the poses fluidity, molded and shaped as if the flesh of the man was pulled and wrapped around his skeleton. The piece itself could represent a number of things. The emotional position of the subject Juxtaposed in front of the performing arts center could be an indicator of the communities passion for acting and drama. The subject of the statue itself may be a celebration of the skill and theatrical wit of the actors who perform at the arts center. The art... ... middle of paper ... ...ting colors draws attention to itself, letting people know that the art store it’s painted on provides substantial and quality art supplies. This mural may even mean that the community believes in a strong artistic industry as a positive asset. If art supplies are easier to acquire more people will be able to contribute to the world of art. Public art is the metaphorical footprint that defines the values of the community it represents. San Mateo’s public art is significant not only for the diversity of artists but for the diversity of the messages the art conveys. The San Mateo community values perseverance through difficult times, representation of those with special needs and autism, and the vitality of inspiration for artists to find in the world and in others. San Mateo is a community that prides itself on its diverse and expansive collection of public art.
It is art fulfilling its role in society. It is art that brings the moral issues. It is art that makes us human.
... The statue was thought be Venus or a Goddess used as symbol for fertility. The statue is a female it has very exaggerated features. Every part of the sculptures body is disproportionate and big. You cannot really see any facial features on this woman. Her connects right into her chest area. She has no neck. Her stomach is incredibly huge and her belly button looks as if it had been stretch. Her legs are fat and pudgy. This is a very unnatural sculpture. The only part that resembles the human body is the chest area. She has no arms. Unlike Head of a King from Ife this sculpture does not in anyway shape or form resemble any part of the human body. The head of a king has human like characteristics, which means more distinct features that are identifiable right away to the human eye. The color and size of Head of a king are more lively and proportionate. The Head of a king is younger and the material used is smothering as well.
The city began to take mural painting seriously and in 1974 the Inner City Mural Program was brought about by the efforts of the Cultural Arts Section of Los Angeles county Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department set out to accomplish six specific goals. The first was to fulfill the inherent need of those with low-income backgrounds to develop a sense of identity through public artistic expression. This goal became specifically important to enhancing the lives of the youth in certain areas. The second goal was to improve the community through fine art murals that express its culture and ethnic heritage. Third, to draw attention to and emphasize the difference between commercial and fine art. The program sought to stimulate a higher awareness of, and support for, the fine arts and also to showcase the w...
The sculpture is a captivating masterpiece and is different from the ideal; athletic young figured sculptures of that time. This, however, does not in any way mean that it does not represent the skill and beauty in work that other sculptures also possessed. Due to lack of history the artist of this great piece remains unknown but the details in the statue showcase true talent from that era.
There are thousands of types of art work all over the world including mural art which is one of the oldest types of art, painted on walls and ceilings that are usually filled with many different colors. Murals show hope, values and memories of the community. Public art is outside of the gallery or museum, public art exist outdoors. It shapes are abstract, realistic, built, etc. Public art is can express community values, and enhance the environment. However, as our evolving culture of technology increase, more of those mural art, and public art are vanishing in the eyes of the people.
First of all, urban facilities meet functional needs, and public sculpture is a kind of art of city soul being developed on the basis that urban functions have been satisfied. Public sculpture is the art of public communication, the communication between sculptor and materials produces works, sculpture can not only enrich and integrate with the environmental landscape, but also communicate with the majority of the audience to cultivate taste.
This stone sculpture is a naked human-like figure standing six feet tall. The body is in chiasmos stance with the left leg slightly bent and the left foot slightly behind the right. The head is turned slightly downward and to the right, and its size is approximately 1/6 of the body. The hair is cropped closely to the head with no part. The body has a defined musculature, however the forearms appear to be missing. There is an object behind and to the right of the right leg that is about 2 feet tall and 10 inches wide.
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Sculpture is a medium that artists in ancient Greek commonly used to express spoken truths in an unspoken form. Every piece of ancient Greek sculpture has more than what the eye sees to explain the story behind the [in this case] marble.
The statue can be seen wearing a head band that can be taken for a crown at that era or a symbol of royalty. He is seen adorning clothing that looks expensive and probably something that only the wealthy would have been able to afford at that time. He can also be seen sitting down with his feet not touching the ground which can also be a sign of leadership and accorded respect. The color of the statue is dark, it could have been brighter at the time of production and have darkened more over time but one cannot be so sure.
What does the work consist of? Who authored it, and how? What is it based on, and how does it relate? What is it, and what will become of it? The answers to these questions, collectively, form an important response to a bigger question: What is art? What does it mean to describe a piece as “a work of art”?
Once again the theme of support, unity, and strength is further represented in the artist choice of mass and volume. Even though the piece of art shows two individual figures, the sculpture is made out of one solid black sandstone. This lets the sculpture appear more robust and compact, signs of strength. However, when observing the relief sculpture in profile it appears that the Queen is slightly tilted back and held up by the sandstone itself which adds a notion of support to the view’s perspective.
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We encounter art everyday. Art is paintings and sculptures, music and dance, film and photography. It is also fashion designing and architecture, novels and magazines. These seemingly different things have one thing in common – they are all ways in which humans convey themselves. For thousands of years, humans have used symbols to tell a story or describe a struggle. Art is the use of these symbols, symbols that represent us in some distinct way.
In today’s society anything can be considered “Art”. From the great sounds of a symphony, to the architecture of a modern structure, or even an elephant painting with its trunk, art is what the viewer perceives it to be. Individuals will always agree or disagree with the message behind a certain piece of art, as pieces can be offensive to some, but beautiful to others. Some argue that funding the arts in school is a waste of money, time, or a combination of both, but the benefits outweigh the negatives by far, due to a variety of reasons.