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Nounsstreet art Straßenkunstguerrilla art heimliches und plötzliches Platzieren von

Kunstwerken im öffentlichen Raumgraffitivandalism Vandalismuscanvas Leinwandaversion Abneigungresemblance Ähnlichkeitleft-hand/right-hand corner linke / rechte Eckeabandoned building verlassenes Gebäudebackground/foreground/middle Hintergrund/Vordergrund/Mittebottom/top unten/obenimpression Eindruckappeal Wirkuungabstract art abstrakte KunstVerbsto masquerade sich verkleiden; etw. vorgebento erect errichtento spotlight aufmerksam machento draw zeichnento paint zeichnento construct erbauento design designento garnish verzierento show zeigenAdjectiveselaborate kunstvollhastily hastigunconventional unkonventionell; eigenwilligstriking auffallend; bemerkenswertgifted talentiertdreary trostlosillegal illegalfashionable modernoutdated altmodischhideous hässlichrealistic realistischPhrasesto convey a story eine Geschichte vermittelnto mess with sb./sth. sich mit jemanden anlagenThe viewer’s interest is drawn to Das Interesse des Betrachters wird von…

angezogenWhat the artist/photographer wants to express/criticise is...to commit an offence ein Vergehen begehenIdiomsto cut to the chase Leave out all the unnecessary details and just

get to the pointto give him the slip to get away from; to escapeto know the ropes to understand the detailsover the top very excessive/extravagant

Vocab List – Arts and Architecture

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Pictures – Art and Architecture

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Texts and Questions – Art and Architecture

QuotationIf art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. – John F. Kennedy

This world is but a canvas to our imagination. – Henry David Thoreau

Question:

What do these quotations state? Do you agree with them or not?

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Traditional Art vs. Modern Art

Traditional ArtTraditional art is cultural artwork. Traditional artists work organically within a community. These artists learn informally from someone that is in their community. Traditional art can also be named folk art. Since Traditional art did not have to be "art" it could have been a tattooed bamboo pipe or a calendar stick. Traditional art is not only folk art but is like a painting. This type of Traditional art focuses on realistic things but sometimes mythical. This kind of Traditional art can also focus on religious things. 

 Modern Art Modern art is a style of a kind of artwork that extended around the1860s to the 1970s. Modern artists made artwork that were abstracted. Some modern art includes different colorful shapes or figures. Modern art can be reduced to three solids:cube,sphere,and cone. Modern art has different styles like analytic cubism and synthetic cubism. This kind of art is made up of different textures,surfaces,collage elements, papier collé and a large variety of merged subject matter.

The first chart shows only the pro and cons of Traditional art.

        Traditional Art                 Pros                                                                              has been defined within the parameters of painting,drawing,sculpting, and architecturewe refer to it as realist or figurativefocuses on the figure and realismwas based on human figure of landscapecan also be like folk artConsthe art has sometimes been alteredsome artists forged traditional materialssome of the artwork went in neither category of painting of sculpturestayed with the traditionlead oxides may be used in some of the art 

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  The second chart shows the pros and cons about Modern art.

          Modern ArtProsabstraction is used the artists feel free to trust their inner visionscharacterized by a large number of different movementsoccurring at the same timeresembles something in lifecan be just about anything the artist wants Consthere are no rules in modern arthard to explain the artworkthe traditions have been thrown asidehard to find the meanings of the artworkthey are not realistic     The top 5 Traditional artworks are:The Mona Lisa Starry Night The Last Supper American Gothic Girl with a pearl earring   The top 5 Modern artworks are:The Scream The Persistence Of Memory Marilyn MonroeCampbell's Soup Cans Guerenica 

Both of these types of art have different good things about them. Traditional art stays within the rules. But, Modern art goes all the wayout and breaks the boundaries of art. I personally like Traditional art better. Traditional art is my style. This is just my opinion. Which type of art do you like better? Now it is your time to choose which is better. Traditional art and Modern art are both good but I preferTraditional art

Posted by Sylvia K   at 4:17 PM1

Question:

Describe the differences between modern and traditional art. Which style attracts you more? Are there any special works you like particularly?

1 K., Sylvia: Traditional Art vs. Modern Art. URL: http://thecreativecorner123.blogspot.co.at/2013/03/traditional-art-vs-modern-art.html  [Stand: 04.01.2015]

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Historic vs. Modern: Which Type of Building is Right for You?

Selling Points of Historic BuildingsThe most obvious difference between historic and modern buildings is the general sense of character and aesthetics. There’s an undeniable romance to well-preserved historic architecture. Now, don’t go overboard in your daydreaming—if you hear “historic” and you start to have visions of living at Hogwarts, well, you’ll be sorely disappointed. But hardwood floors? Built-in bookshelves? Entirely possible (though, of course, no guarantees). Some older buildings may even have features like window seats, art-glass windows, or other architectural details that make you sigh, “They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.” As historic preservation aficionados like to say, it’s not good because it’s old, it’s old because it’s good.Let’s repeat a statement above, this time with emphasis on the key words:

There’s an undeniable romance to well-preserved historic architecture. . . . And there’s an undeniable agony to historic buildings that haven’t been updated in a generation or two—or that have been updated poorly, with all the woodwork stripped out, the fireplace Sheetrocked over, the stained-glass replaced by splotchy plywood. No, thanks. Old buildings often have old-building problems—drafty windows, faulty heating systems, funky room layouts that result in the oven in the living room and the bathroom accessible only through the coat closet. One person’s romantic eclecticism is another person’s worst nightmare.Historic buildings also tend to be be smaller—not necessarily tiny, but almost certainly not skyscrapers. As we pointed out in the post comparing small and large buildings, fewer units means fewer neighbors, which has both its pros (closer-knit community) and its cons (maybe you don’t want a close-knit community!). And where there are small, historic buildings, there are likely to be other small, historic buildings—odds are good that it’s a long-established neighborhood with shops and restaurants and a distinct sense of place.Selling Points of Modern Buildings

Modern buildings will have their own quirks, obviously, but a whole lot less of them—so if you want to do things the easy way, the newer the better.Modern buildings are also more likely to have more (tangible) amenities. Think central air. Roomy showers with reliable hot water. Thoroughly modern kitchens with ample counter space and shiny new appliances. (Remodeled older apartments may have these, too.) These amenities don’t come free, though, so be prepared to pay higher rent.Also keep in mind that many new  highrise buildings are  located in up-and-coming new neighborhoods, so you may  have to deal with limited services until the neighborhood gets established.  You may discover that grocery stores or dry cleaners are few, and your takeout options are scarce.

No matter what vintage your new apartment is, be sure to ask all the right questions. When you visit the unit prior to signing the lease, turn on the water and see how long it takes to warm up. Turn on the lights in each room. Ask what type of heating is used, how effective it is, and who pays the bills. If the building is historic, inquire about lead paint, asbestos, and other hazardous materials—they should have been abated, but it’s always best to ask. Look at the ceiling and see if there are any odd discolorations that could be water damage—and could, in turn, indicate bigger problems like leaky pipes or ice dams.2

Question:

In which building would you like to live most? Historic or modern?

2 Mack, Douglas: Historic vs. Modern. URL: http://www.myfirstapartment.com/2013/04/historic-vs-modern-which-type-of-building-is-right-for-you/ [Stand: 04.01.2015]

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Graffiti: is it art or vandalism?Toronto sets up official panel and the wrangling starts over what to preserveBy Larry Humber. Web onlyPublished online: 07 November 2012

Toronto's Graffiti AlleyToronto is taking a hard look at street art, going so far as to create an official five-member Graffiti Panel, made up of city staffers with backgrounds in “the arts, urban design, architecture and other relevant disciplines”, which met for the first time on 2 November. The first session was contentious but civil, with panel members facing off against property owners who were appealing notices of violation for “markings” on their buildings. “Even if it’s Picasso, you’re not allowed to paint on other people’s walls,” says Elyse Parker, a city official who is leading Toronto’s crackdown on graffiti.At the same time, the city has begun to open its eyes to street art, realising that there is something of merit in the best of it. Toronto’s council has already given its blessing to what is known as Graffiti Alley, a series of colourful backstreets only a few blocks from City Hall. David Liss, the director of Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, who also has some background in street art, applauds the move. “Certainly the Queen West Alley has some great work, so I’m in favour of preservation,” he says. “Maybe they could start marketing it as a tourist attraction.”

The Graffiti Panel considered nine controversial sites at its first meeting. It was careful to avoid the word “art”, almost as if were an obscenity. “Questioning what is art is what we wanted to get away from,” says Parker. 

However, the term would regularly creep into the discussions. At one point, the head of the panel Glen Sharp referred to a work under scrutiny as “art”, then corrected himself, saying, “Excuse me, I mean graffiti.” He also made reference to “the artist” more than once. A panel member subsequently referred to “the art pieces”.

Reaching a consensus will be difficult. One building owner appeared with his lawyer to defend his graffiti covered walls, more than happy to let them stay. The panel wasn’t so sure, first opting to defer judgement, then reopening the matter before deferring it yet again. The owner was asked to reappear at the next session on 30 November. “You can’t win,” he said.

The panel had only photographs of the works to look at, and judging the subject matter could be difficult. “I’m concerned about what the character is holding in his hand,” said one member about a lion figure

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waving an unidentifiable object. Additional photographs were requested for the next session, to be provided 18 days before the panel sits again. But who is to say graffiti artists won’t revisit the site in the intervening time?

“If anyone thinks that an official programme will reduce graffiti, they’re sadly mistaken,” says Liss. “Many graffiti artists will intentionally not participate and continue working unsanctioned. There is a strain of thought among certain graffiti artists and taggers to ‘destroy’ and vandalise, while others see their markings as a way to claim space from ever-increasing corporate control.”3

Question:

Graffiti: Is it art or vandalism? What do you think?

3 Humber, Larry: Grafitti: is it art or vandalism?. URL: http://www.theartnewspaper.com/articles/Graffiti-is-it-art-or-vandalism/28040 [Stand: 04.01.2015]