Professor Samaras

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

What is "art" anyways? Why is it important?

Hello from Professor Samaras,
Hopefully after today's discussion you have gotten a chance to ask yourself, "What is art anyways?" What makes one artwork more successful than the next? Why is art important?

Here are many examples of "art". All but one are done by Kean University students currently in FA 1000. But they are all very different. See whose art appeals to you the most and why. You will get to know a little more about yourself as you ask yourself these questions. Enjoy the process!

ProfessorS.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Beautiful Stuff Sorting Classifications and Words

By General Colors eg
Green Red White Yellow Blue Orange

By Shape

By Texture

By Primaries and Secondaries

By Property eg Natural and Manmade and/or Plastic or Bio-Degradable

Shiny and Sparkly vs Non Shiny

By Tints

By Transparent, Translucent, Opaque

Words and Concepts Derived from Handpainting Papers

Language/Vocabulary
Texture Smooth Pattern Wet Dry Lines Strokes Vertical Horizontal Blending Mixing Swirling Stamping Dabbing Primary Secondary Complimentary Tertiary Analagous Warm Cool

Math
Proportions
A lot
A little
Thin thick
Edge Center Left Side Right Side Intersection Symmetry Balance

Science
Wet Dry Viscosity Flow Drips Drops Texture Color Theory