Thursday, April 29, 2010

Photo Manipulation

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Photography is one the fine arts that may artist show their talents by manipulating it. like abstract works of painting, photographers also express their feelings and ideas in another way by manipulating photographs. this kind of approach let the viewers think deeply and go beyond the ordinary meanings of the workpieces.




































































Friday, April 23, 2010

Body Decoration In Africa


































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Most primitive people in Africa know arts before they go to school or assimilate to nearby societies. Art is the first physical language to introduce themselves to outsiders. Their art mostly focus on tattoo and body decoration. They do body decoration for cultural and religious purposes. In addition, the styles and the texture of their arts make them unique, and reveal their identity. This trend shows that human being and art are inseparable. Art is not directly connected to the civilization. Every people have its own art even though there is a big difference in development of art because of technology and modernity. So, when one is born, he is not only coming to this world but also to the art life.

Photography and Africa
















In Africa, many photographers saved the lives of millions by their powerful skills. They showed for the world the massacre of African people because of war, civil violence, political instability and hunger. They could draw the attentions of the people of the world to consider the situations and take measures towards the problem. This is one of great evidences that art is basic and powerful in our life.

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Landscape Architectur







It is one of the emerging art in the the modern world. One of the reasons that made landscape art is very interesting and complicated is that its being multifaceted. It covers most of the disciplines. botany, horticulture , fine arts, psychology, sociology, and other kinds of science involve for landscape architecture. it gives marvelous aesthetic beauty for outdoor and public spaces. public parks and cemeteries are parts of landscape architecture.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Paul Jackson Pollack, The influential American painter




























Paul Jackson Pollock (January 28, 1912 – August 11, 1956) was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. During his lifetime, Pollock enjoyed considerable fame and notoriety. He was regarded as a mostly reclusive artist. He had a volatile personality and struggled with alcoholism all of his life. In 1945, he married the artist Lee Krasner, who became an important influence on his career and on his legacy.