Art Matters Pamela Gordon

Assessment Resource For The Significance of Art by Pamela Gordon

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199946515
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199946518

What exactly constitutes art? Is it confined solely to museums or galleries, or does it extend to our communities, schools, bookshelves, and even our text message conversations? Can it be beautiful, emotional, perplexing, or perhaps a fusion of all these aspects? What attributes give art significance? And why does art hold such importance for us–every one of us?

The Significance of Art introduces scholars to the diverse spectrum of art forms that exist around them. Showcasing a vast array of artistic expressions created by various artists for diverse audiences globally, it illustrates how art pervades and plays a vital role in our lives–from the emoticons we send, to the furnishings we use, to the structures we inhabit, to the images we view.

Through narratives, illustrations, well-crafted teaching techniques, and thorough discussions on both the artistic process and its historical context, The Significance of Art inspires students to actively engage with and derive meaning from art. By prompting inquiries and presenting students with diverse perspectives and concepts, the author equips them with the skills to critique, analyze, think critically, and draw conclusions about the art they encounter, whether familiar or unfamiliar.

This publication aims to demonstrate to students that art permeates every aspect of our surroundings, that art is dynamic, and that art holds significance.

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