Thursday, December 4, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Comparison of Folk, Fine, and Applied Artists
Applied art deals with functional art, such as interior design, landscape architecture, and decorative art. Fine art is art in which the artist went to some sort of school to learn their craft. Folk art is simply art by an artist with no formal training. All three of our artists alluded to "affecting others" when asked why the did what they did. All three artists made it clear that what they are doing is something they enjoy and/or have a passion for. Our applied artist said the meaning behind his work was to please others by using his creativity, while our folk artist said the meaning behind his work was mostly for his own personal pleasure. The fine artist said the meaning behind his work was to discover new ways of using his art.
Interview with an Applied Artist
What is your name?
Mike Abercrombie.
What do you do?
I an owner of a landscaping business.
Why do you do it?
Because it's my passion in life and I like to use my talent to give back to the community by making their yard look as nice as possible.
What is the meaning behind what you do?
To use my creativity to bring a pleasing appearance to people's yards.
How did your work influence my life?
By being able to open my own company and live enjoyably by doing what I like doing very often.
What do you do?
I an owner of a landscaping business.
Why do you do it?
Because it's my passion in life and I like to use my talent to give back to the community by making their yard look as nice as possible.
What is the meaning behind what you do?
To use my creativity to bring a pleasing appearance to people's yards.
How did your work influence my life?
By being able to open my own company and live enjoyably by doing what I like doing very often.
Interview with a Folk Artist
What is your name?
Joseph Cilli
What do you do?
I will be graduating in the spring from Georgia State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. I taught myself to play the guitar during my time at Georgia State.
Why do you play the guitar?
I find that playing music expresses how I am feeling at that particular moment. Making music is soothing and satisfying. When I came home from a stressful day, I can sit down and play the cuitar to alleviate all that stress. It is also enjoyable for people listening, which makes me enjoy it more.
What is the meaning behind your work?
Because I have no formal training, music serves only as a hobby for me; however, I do feel that I can express emotion and feeling through my guitar. The meaning behind my work is mostly for my own pleasure, but it is nice when I can share it with others.
Joseph Cilli
What do you do?
I will be graduating in the spring from Georgia State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. I taught myself to play the guitar during my time at Georgia State.
Why do you play the guitar?
I find that playing music expresses how I am feeling at that particular moment. Making music is soothing and satisfying. When I came home from a stressful day, I can sit down and play the cuitar to alleviate all that stress. It is also enjoyable for people listening, which makes me enjoy it more.
What is the meaning behind your work?
Because I have no formal training, music serves only as a hobby for me; however, I do feel that I can express emotion and feeling through my guitar. The meaning behind my work is mostly for my own pleasure, but it is nice when I can share it with others.
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