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Artist's creation and thinking process
1Tohoku University of Art and Design, Yamagata, Japan.
Psych Journal
|March 24, 2020
Summary
Contemporary art challenges perception, often appearing unfinished or unconventional. This exploration demystifies the artist
Area of Science:
- Art Theory
- Aesthetics
- Contemporary Art Practices
Background:
- Contemporary art frequently presents challenges in interpretation, with works sometimes appearing incomplete or utilizing unconventional materials.
- The art world, particularly contemporary art, can seem enigmatic to external observers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the creative thinking process of contemporary artists.
- To define the aesthetic judgment criteria for contemporary artworks.
- To explore the relationship between artistic concepts and their physical manifestations.
Main Methods:
- Artist's 30-year experience in contemporary art.
- Analysis of conceptualization and execution in artwork creation.
- Comparative study of contemporary and classical art values.
Main Results:
- Contemporary art creation is a complex process rooted in accumulated human aesthetics and experience, not mystery.
- Distinguishing finished from unfinished works involves specific aesthetic sensibilities.
- The value system of contemporary art differs from classical art paradigms.
Conclusions:
- Understanding contemporary art requires insight into the artist's thought process and aesthetic frameworks.
- The creation and appreciation of contemporary art are grounded in experience and established aesthetic principles.
- Contemporary art's perceived strangeness is a product of its unique conceptual and material explorations.
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