Is it Art ?

A sweep through culture and controversy, Some things to think about

• What is Art ?

• What do artists do ?

• What artists do you like ?, why ?

• Has the nature of what constitutes Art changed in past 50 years

• Is a modern art installation as ‘artistic’ as , say, the ‘Mona Lisa’

These links will take you across a wide range of tastes and themes. Explore the sites carefully. Look at the images, , do they provoke an emotion, what did the artist want the viewer to think when he/she created these pieces.

Papal on Pink

Is this art ? Does it offend/amuse. What is the artist’s purpose in creating this ?

Constable

Is this different to the works above , Why ?. Is it more artistic ? or just different ?

Banksy

A “Guerrilla” artist. His work , even though he does not describe himself as an artist, is designed to provoke. Look for the ‘indoor’  vandalised oil paintings
Warning some images on this site may offend

The Unilever Series: Rachel Whiteread

This was a  major piece of what is known as installation art in Tate modern. What are your views about this

Turner Prize

This is one of the most prestigious prizes in the art world. The artists and their works always provoke controversy about the nature of art.
Explore this site look at some of the images of the short listed artists’ work

A crack in the Tate
So is this art ? A new istallation at the Tate
Watch video

Create you own Art
Yes, I know, you are far too old and sophisticated for this, but have a go… You know you want to

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Go Out
Compton Verney 
A famous local gallery
You should try to visit this (or another local gallery) Look around, which pieces do you like, / what pieces are popular ?

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Set the Video
Saturday 6/10/07 Channel 4 20:00 
The RIBA Stirling Prize 2007 Live: Building of the Year
Which building will win the year’s most prestigious award in UK architecture? Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud hosts live coverage of the announcement from the Roundhouse in Camden, North London.

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…and finally . Is this art ?