Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Purpose of Drawings

People in my group:
-Josh
-Xai Lao
-Tou Lee

List of what drawings have been used for in the past:
-Storytelling
-Maps
-Served as a function
-Communication
-Medical
-Protest

Compare and contrast history and present:
-Past is still within the present
-Presently used for:
-For money
-Exercise, therapy
-Prevent boredom
-For fun
-Communication and self-expression
-Medium has changed as well as

How you encounter drawing as a viewer:
-Televisions
-Science
-Any place you can view art
-Apparel
-More literal meanings
-Multimedia experience
-More in tuned with graphics and illustrations
-More appreciation
-Intimidation
-Inspiring
-Allow you to see techniques and references
-Connection between artists

How do you experience drawing as the creator:
-Self-expression
-Provoke viewer to make them question, think, and challenge the theme.

When is drawing most interesting to you:
-When drawings leave you hanging. It gives you just enough information to make your own experience.
-Have art history knowledge

What should drawings be for:
-Communications
-Expression