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How does the approach of an art critic differ from the approach of an art historian?
Their basic difference concerns not only the recentness of their objects, but also their objectives: the art historian studies the works of the past and, by using hermeneutical methods, constructs systems on a historical and theoretical base, while the art critic is interested in contemporary art, which he analyzes and …
How do you ask an artist about their job?
Questions for artists
- Why do you do what you do?
- How do you work?
- What’s your background?
- What’s integral to the work of an artist?
- What role does the artist have in society?
- What has been a seminal experience?
- Explain what you do in 100 words.
- How has your practice change over time.
Why should we save the arts?
Art documents events and experiences and allows us a richer understanding of history. Art reflects cultural values, beliefs and identity and helps to preserve the many different communities that make up our world. Art chronicles our own lives and experiences over time.
Do you think it is important to recognize artists individuals?
It is important to foster art appreciation and analysis, as it helps us value the art in how it appeals to us and what it means to each person. Most importantly, however, art appreciation stimulates though and analysis, provokes an individual to look past what meets the eye and open our mind to the views of others.
Why do we need to critique art?
Art criticism is an important facet in the process of creating, sharing, and understanding art. What makes art so important is its ability to evoke a variety of responses. Sometimes the artist’s intent and a viewer’s perception of a work of art do not match.
Why would you want to be an artist?
We make art because we have to! Art feeds my own soul, give control to my life, helps me grow and i enjoy sharing this gift with others and helping them grow as well. Art is a world changer. It represents who we truly are a humans, as its a part of our spirit.
What questions should I ask in an art interview?
General artist interview questions
- Where are you from and how does that affect your work?
- Who are your biggest artistic influences?
- Tell me about your favorite medium.
- Where do you find inspiration?
- When is your favorite time of day to create?
- Describe how art is important to society.
- What motivates you to create?
Do you ever ask for a discount on artwork?
I’m most often asked for a discount when collectors buy multiple works. When they are just ordering a couple, I let them that I protect all those who invest in my artwork by holding and gradually raising the floor on my prices, so they can invest with confidence and have a reasonable expectation that their investment will appreciate.
Does art have value to the buyer?
Either the art has value to a buyer or it doesn’t. It’s irrelevant how long it took to produce or the experience level of the artist. The above approach is little more than whining, designed to guilt the buyer into purchasing.
Should small business owners Be Afraid of offering discounts?
Here are the many reasons why small business owners should not be afraid of offering discounts: Increased Traffic Offering discounts for a limited time will attract customers into your store and most likely draw them into buying these items right away.
Should I under price my art gallery?
To under price your gallery would be very, very wrong and dishonest. However I think non-represented artists should seriously look at a “price correction.” The real estate market being over priced for years is now faced with a well needed price correction as are many prices in this severe economy.