Lowbrow is art that cannot be categorized. The definition is a person regarded as uncultivated and lacking in taste. Lowbrow art appeals to the masses. Comic books, pop culture, car culture and folk art have both had major influences in the genre. Lisa Petrruci says the art is more relatable that esoteric art. The Laguna Art Museum put on a show featuring Ed Roth, Von Dutch, and Robert Williams. MAD magazine had impact on art culture. These unaccepted artists created their own art scene after being shut out from museums and galleries. Lowbrow and pop culture are in California. Artists were able to get their work to the masses in the form of album covers and fliers. Lowbrow has gained more recognition and acceptance over the last ten years.
Displaying Modern Art: The Tate Approach
Modern art was displayed primarily in chronological order representing each art movement. By the 1970s art came off the walls to become busy and noisy. Tate Modern displayed its modern art in four sections overarching principle provides a theme for the selection and exhibition of the selections of modern art. Critics say the thematic presentation of art requires that viewers have no knowledge of art and art should be more than entertainment.
Bones of Contention: Native American Archaeology
Museums have collected Native Americans’ bones; Anthropologists say the remains should be returned to their ancestors. Maria, a Yankton Sioux, fights for the bones taken for study. Anglo bones were reburied but Native bones are studied. David Van Horn was a field archaeologist charged with criminal possession of Native human bone fragments. The Smithsonian’s inventory reveals that 18,000 Native’s bones are stored there. Scientists first have to determine the bones tribal affiliation. Scientists have learned a lot about health problems by studying the remains of human beings from the past.
George Eastman House: Picture Perfect
George Eastman was the father of popular photography and founder of Eastman Kodak Company. He created the first affordable, user-friendly camera. The George Eastman House is one of the world’s premiere motion pictures archives. George Eastman’s world revolved around his work and around philanthropy. It offers collections of 140,000 online images that celebrate the art, technology and impact of photography and motion pictures.
The videos explored different means of artwork however I watched them after I had decided on my theme, so the only help was to learn that the George Eastman House has 140,000 online images. The videos were interesting and helpful to understanding the art concepts used in creating our curation project.
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