Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
In 1929 the MOMA portrayed modern art in chronological
order. It represented each art movement
in the 1920s questions arose on the traditional ways of portraying modern
art. The museum was explored by artists
for ideological and political context.
In the Tate Modern there are four sections that display modern art. In the four sections there is a theme
provided in each section and exhibition of the modern art selections. The visitors to the Tate saw abrupt changes
between the display rooms unlike MOMA’s feature of chronological order. Critics believe when visitors go to Tate
Modern’s thematic presentation they should have no previous knowledge of
art. Many abstract artists attempt to
portray social vision, aesthetic effects, and convey emotion. They do not want their paintings to be based
on figuration. I found this video
helpful because it made me think about how I would like my exhibit set up. It made me think if I would like it in
chronological order or more of a scattered look. I thought this video was good and helpful
when thinking of creating an exhibit. It
gave me some things to think about for my exhibit.
The lowdown on Lowbrow: West Coast Pop Art
Robert Williams the artist says that he invented the term
Lowbrow but doesn’t like its meaning.
Car culture, pop culture, and folk art had major influences in Lowbrow
art. It is said by Lisa Petrruci that
art is less esoteric and more relatable.
The time after WWII which is known as “atomic age” is also important to
Lowbrow art. Art entails many different
areas that range from concept art to paintings.
During the 1960s the gallery and artists spoke of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth
along with psychedelic Rock working on underground comics. There was a time where galleries weren’t willing
to portray Lowbrow art. The Laguna Art Museum
put together a show which featured Robert Williams, Von Dutch, and Ed Roth. Robert Williams believes that the art world
is set up to portray and promote certain types of generation artists got there
work across through album covers and fliers.
After a book was featured about female Lowbrow artists the Tart gallery
in Vancouver received more acceptance and recognition. In an attempt to promote lowbrow art. Billy Shire opened the shooting gallery in
San Francisco. Robert Williams is in
high demand all over the world while 20 years ago no one would hardly show is
work. I think this video helps me with
my art exhibition creation because I may want to do something that involves
paintings of actors and actresses who have passed away. This may fall into pop culture. I found this video interesting because I didn’t
even know what lowbrow art really was until watching this video. I learned a lot on the particular topic.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archeology
During the genocide in America against the Indians Native
American’s bones were collected to be studied.
Anthropologists disagree whether the bones should or shouldn’t be
returned to their ancestors. A road
construction worker found a body. The
bones are taken to be studied while Maria Pearson fights for the bones. David Von Horn was arrested for possession of
human bone fragments. In the 19th
century Samuel Morton M.D. believes that brain size has to do with
intelligence. Native American skulls
were collected and kept in museums.
Susan Harjo leads a fight for Native people’s objects of worship. Dr. Barnes was prevented from doing Native
American migration research because of new laws. Scientists have to first determine what
tribes the bones came from. By measuring
the skull it is easier to determine where the bones need to be returned
to. The Native Americans hold ceremonies
to find out whether or not the bones are their ancestors. They do not want any of the scientist’s
history. Scientists can find out a lot
about health problems of today by studying the bones of past people. British researchers DNA test bones that are
infected with T.B. Maria Pearson
represents rights to an undisturbed Indian burial ground. The University of Nebraska was asked by the
Great Plains Omaha to analyze bones for their health and cultural
significance. Omaha women die earlier
due to small pox and an alteration in their daily life. In the early 20th century Native
Americans were deprived of their tribal identity in American boarding
schools. Native Americans now design New
York’s Native American museum. The bones
from Native Americans are still being brought home. This video does relate to the creation of my
art exhibit because I know I want to create an exhibit portraying things from the
past. Therefore this video gave me some
ideas of what I would like to include in my art exhibit. I found this video very interesting because I
never knew that Native American bones were kept and studied during the
genocide. I found it very intriguing to
learn about that particular part of history and how bones are still in the
possession of scientists.
Great Museums: An acquiring Mind: Philippe de Montebello
and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
A gallery is based on dedication and hard work. Knowledge of art is what makes the museum
flow. The background of art is very
important when it comes to understanding art work. The best way to understand an art work is by
seeing it first hand and up close. By
seeing a painting up close you can see the way the artist intended for the
painting to be viewed. You can see the
texture in the sculpture or painting.
Through seeing a work of art live you can see the way the artist had
work and see all the detail in the painting.
The hard work that goes into creating an exhibition is apparent when
viewing and makes the exhibition popular amongst visitors. The artist wants for people to come and enjoy
the exhibition and the hard work that the artist had put into creating the
exhibit. The film helps me with my
exhibition because it gives me ideas for creating my exhibition. The film was interesting and it made me think
about my exhibition and the importance of organizing and research to make sure
my exhibition flows well together.
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