Category Archives: What Is Art and Does It Matter?

Art is important, it just is. To fully understand how it is still important today, it is essential to understand just how important it was in the past and how it shaped generations. It is easy to forget how lucky … Continue reading →

As a student of visual media it is extremely important to apprehend what makes something art. As a group we are all passionate about producing innovative unique designs, but without having the theoretical foundation of traditional art we would be … Continue reading →

I’ve always loved art even though I’ve never been much of an artist. On multiple occasions while traveling and visiting multiple art museums, including The Louvre and Museo del Prado, my friends have left me to wander around the museum … Continue reading →

Art really does matter! I feel every design element starts with art or the knowledge of art history. Being aware of the Artist and his or hers style is very important. For example the IPhone has a minimalist approach to … Continue reading →

I believe it is very important to be aware of different artist and artistic movements because that is the history of art and we are just branching from these forms. When one knows as much as they can about art … Continue reading →

In any profession it is absolutely necessary to be acutely aware of trends and patterns in the industry. It is why companies keep tabs on their competitors, sports coaches swap game footage, and developers share ideas in an open source … Continue reading →

Art is so intertwined with everything that I do and will be doing as a student of visual media.  The lines become blurred when it comes down to art and design, and it is important for me as a designer/creative … Continue reading →

Having a strong foundation in art and art history in my opinion is necessary to be a successful visual communicator, print, interactive media, anything. I’m sure everyone’s heard the phrase “history repeats it self,” and having a good knowledge of … Continue reading →