Homework: 3/7 (to be posted to blog)

Answer the following questions, to the best of your ability:

1. What is art? (you do not have to limit yourself to visual art, but you should think about what this means. Think about art v/s design v/s artistry v/s draftsmanship v/s craftsmanship v/s creativity v/s communication and language, etc. In thinking about WHAT ART IS, consider WHAT ART ISN'T and WHY)

2. What is an artist? Is this an exclusive or inclusive title? Are titles necessary?

3. Why make art at all?

4. How do you assess art? (What makes art successful? Is there such a thing as "good" art v/s "bad"? Does the distinction between "high brow" and "low brow" exist? Should it?) 

Fun links:
http://hennessyyoungman.com/markee.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLzixKZp_a0
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soren-petersen/what-is-art_b_1938274.html
http://www.walkerart.org/calendar/2013/painter-painter

HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK! Remember your COLLAGE/ LAYERED projects are due the Tuesday after spring break. I want these projects to be indicative of your capabilities as artists. You must print out and bring in a copy of your artist statement as well.

ALSO, Do not forget the following week I will be checking homework up to this point. You will need to have ALL of the work you have done for this class complete and in order.