Visual Arts, Columbia University, New York

This course examines ways of looking and ways of seeing, both personally & professionally as artists and in a larger cultural context. Through field trips to contemporary art and other cultural sites, conversations with visiting critical thinkers and practicioners, readings, discussions, and visual & written responses, we will examine how we look, think, act, create and respond--critically questioning our own artistic practices and ways of looking at the world.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Prompt #3: Fragmentation

This part of an image is taken from Picasso's "Abstinth Drinker." While it is depicting the chest and arms of a man when viewed as a whole, the fragmented piece portrays a different outlook; it brings forth the image of a mountain, with the rugged hills along the path. The cool blue tint of the jacket also appear to illustrate a river valley, with turbulent waves. Just as Picasso stated that there is no "abstract" art, it is fascinating to see how a certain form quickly turns into a whole new entity, when the piece is broken up or fragmented to pieces.
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