I always thought that artists (painters and sculptors) only had to display their works and with that they said it all. However, as you can see, here we are talking away, theorising and explaining. Art History (as an academic course) has become too long and too coarse. It collects, like a rubbish bag, everything that they throw into it. Styles of art are mostly defined by critics, «professors,» and journalists supposedly specialised in writing about art. I will tell you what I think of each of those groups.
First the art critics. To this group I give very little value and very little time. I can do without them and I wipe my nose with their critiques. We all know how to judge and how to determine what we like or don’t like, so we do not need a parrot to tell us what is good or not or to guide us. Second, the supposed teachers or professors. Well, this group is seemingly very important because they are to teach art students and guide them towards becoming artists. But they lose all their value when, in place of teaching the fundamentals, they serve as advocates for their own favourite style or artists. This creates students that really do not know much about making art, losing sight of the fundamentals of painting, sculpture, lithography or ceramics.
The art journalists, or those who write about art. Being those that tell us about openings, dates, times, the artist or artists involved. They are good for that, to help us fill in dates in our calendars to go see an exhibition, or not. But they go further, they promote those they like, or those that seem to be in the present «vanguard» and ignore the rest like the plague. Most of these «journalists» are frustrated or failed artists themselves. They probably failed because they did not work hard enough or dedicate enough time. Art requires hard work, and talent is only developed through sweat, effort and time. One is not born with talent, one develops it if one is interested in what they are doing. So I really do not have many good things to say about those who only write about those in the current mix (or those who pay them). Great journalism I’d say!
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nice to get to know more about your philosophies of art and all that goes with it
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Thank you Beth!
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So lovely to see your view of some of the subjects regarding art, Francisco. Yes, I agree with you – art requires hard work. Creativity looks easy, but that’s a carefully staged illusion—artists invest more effort than we often give them credit for. Forget absinthe-drinking and angsting on a velvet chaise; artists have always faced hard labour, mental strain, and more than a few occupational hazards. Cheers, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Thank you Aiva, I truly appreciate your words, elegant, wise and direct. It is always a pleasure to read your posts and as well your replies. Take good care and all the best.
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Fun and diverse pictures/drawings in your video, Francisco. It attests to your breadth.
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Thank you so much Pat! All the best!
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Why am I not surprised at your observations 🙂
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Hehehe… I did not think you would Malc, my friend. All the best!
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Me siento como si hubiese estado en el aula universitaria recibiendo tu clase magistral sobre el arte
Una exposición muy fundamentada para ecplicar como se desempeñan los que tienen que juzgar una pintura. Me pareció que cumple con los requisitos para que todos hayan podido captar tus ideas. Felicitaciones por esa intervención. Un abrazo Francisco.
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Muchísimas gracias Manuel. Me parece importante que se hable de arte, al fin y al cabo a la gente le gusta el arte, se nota en las colas que se forman para entrar a los museos en todas las ciudades, así que mantener el dialogo es algo util. Aprecio mucho tu participación y la agradezco siempre. Un fuerte abrazo.
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Por nada Francisco.
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