Public Art in Ancient and Modern Times

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Public Art in Ancient and Modern Times
Introduction
In the paper we are going to contrast and compare some differences and similarities that exist between the modern and the classical olden-age pieces of art. We are also going to note some significant features that are portrayed in art are a representation of the artist(s). As some of the artists works are some reflections of the society or passing out a massage to the society. The artists also use art for beautification ( HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" Saiman, 3). Designing and entertainment, making the society to use art as a form of communication, entertaining and informing the societies on the difference that existed amongst them. There are different forms of art works that were used in the days of memorial and are still used in today modern society.
Art is not clearly defined but according to my own understanding, art is defined as a process where a person deliberately arranges figurative elements in attempts aimed at affecting / influencing the behaviors. Emotions or the senses of the other person that will be in contact with the piece of art, this might be through the use of sculpture (Grabbe, 2000). However, painting, music, photography, film, and literature amongst other forms of creative arts that stimulate the human mind.
Art is classified as one of the oldest mode of communication as it has been in existence since the olden-age art to today’s contemporary art. While, through out its existence art has always proven to be changing and improving the lives of the humans in the universe, some of the changes that have been experienced from the ever evolving art are in the medical architecture, military, textile, design amongst other sectors that require room for innovation (Mann, 5).
Art can be traced from way back in memorial that is approximately 40,000 years, this is from the sculptures, rock paintings, cave paintings and other pieces of art that were have been found in the upper parts of Greece ( HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" Saiman, 5). Other evidences that states how art is an old cultural activity is the deposits of tiny snail shells that were found on a cave in South Africa and from looking at the pieces of art it will clearly define the cultural practices of the community, art has also been seen as an aspect that shows the civilization of a given community.
Art results to civilization when communities invent more materials that they would use to make there work easier. This is when the olden age communities invented digging materials like the hoe and slasher, military weapons like the arrows, spears and shields amongst other materials. It should be noted that art facilitates life to become easier this is because of the inventions made it easy to determine the status of an individual this is when art is used to decorate a place thus creating a perception that shows the...