Art is more than just a skill, it is a way of grasping the world. Not just the physical world, which is what science attempts to do; but the human world of culture and spiritual experience. Art is also a means of self-expression and it reflects the cultural values and ideas of its creators. It can be controversial, it can be upsetting, it can make you think, it can bring joy and it can make you cry. But it doesn’t have to.
A person who gives an art critique is called an art critic or an art evaluator. Art critics are usually teachers, art professors or people with professional working experience in the field of art. They are often considered experts in the field of art and have the ability to recognize good artistic practice and prevent bad artistic habits. Art critics usually comment on the overall look and feel of a piece of art. They may also discuss the technical details of the work.
Whether an artwork is seen as beautiful or ugly, meaningful or trivial, the art critic’s evaluation will be subjective and personal. The art critic’s opinion is based on the fact that the work evokes an emotion in him or her. This is why it is important to know the difference between an objective and a subjective appraisal of a work of art.
The concept of what is art is constantly changing. For instance, in the past art was considered to be a craft that could be learned through practice and hard work. Later, during the Romanticism era, it became more about individuality and trying to find something new and original. After that, the Modernism era brought a different approach to art and questioned what it was that made a work of art “art.”
A work of art can be classified as art in both the classificatory and the evaluative sense of the word. Classificatory definitions include a movie or painting as an art because it is entertaining, interesting, or pleasing to the senses. The evaluative definition includes the idea that a movie or painting is “good enough” to be art.
It is difficult to determine what is art because the definition changes with each generation and with every work of art that is created. However, the work of art must be able to convey an experience in a way that is universal and independent of its cultural context. This is how it can transcend time and connect disparate cultures. In this way, it can engender greater tolerance of other cultures and lead to peaceful coexistence. In short, it can make the world a better place. This is why it is important to teach art to students. Art is a universal language that can help to bridge the gap between cultural differences and foster peace around the globe. For this reason, it is important to incorporate art history into your curriculum. Lesson plans and supporting texts can be found online through a variety of organizations that support the integration of art into classrooms.