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Essay / My Interpretation of Art - 903
The definition of art, according to Webster's Dictionary, is human creativity. This definition does not take into consideration our desires to analyze, understand, and accept or reject what we see before us. The phrase “art is in the eye of the beholder” is a true statement because everyone has an opinion on what they consider art. In my opinion, art does not need to be understood or accepted to be considered art. Art should elicit an emotional response, be translatable into our lives, express a period in time, and be bold. In order to clearly understand my interpretation of art, I decided to compare various creative works. Jill Greenberg, a photographer, created a series of works called End Times that captures images of children experiencing distress attacks. The images are heartbreaking, but what captivates me more are the titles of each work. Titles like Four Years Older, next to a child with tears and snot running down his face, clearly make me feel emotions of past political defeat. These images obviously don't look like Anne Geddes's, but I think they serve a greater purpose. The goal of these images is to shock and generate emotion, whether negative or positive. The works do not need to be interpreted, they express an unapologetic opinion. Greenberg uses the raw emotions of young children to evoke our opinions about the political climate of the time. For me, this is creativity at its best. I understand that many would like to understand the type of process Greenberg used to create these images, and I agree that we have a moral obligation to ensure that our children are not harmed. This does not take away from the powerful imagery and masterful expression of our times. As a state...... middle of paper ...... reflects my personal beliefs and desires. Since I don't have the aptitude to create my own artwork, art's ability to translate into feelings of happiness, pain, sorrow, and a plethora of other adjectives is important to me. Many would say that misogynistic images evoke emotions, which is a criterion in my definition of art. Yes, these images are moving, but I don't consider them bold or translatable. I can't relate to the woman in these images, because I don't see women in this negative light. However, others would consider these images art because they can shine a light on a topic they care about. Human creativity has no definition; no good or bad. What I consider art is a personal decision that takes into account my experiences. In conclusion, art is not supposed to have boundaries but unlimited possibilities..