Art

Vista asked:


I was just wondering, how much money is spend on a video game’s cover art (the art that is on the front of a video game box)? Or how much of the budged is usually spend on the cover art?
I’m asking this because I really really like cover art of Call of Duty: World at War, and I was wondering how much money was spend on creating that picture.

NICKOLAS

Phil Burney asked:


The first and last thing you need to remember about martial arts is that it is a field of discipline that is supposed to prepare you for combat. It is not simply a set of movements that look great to spectators. Every movement, every breath done by the martial artist is meant to accomplish something during a combat encounter. If you are ready for the idea of using your martial arts skills for combat situations, then you are ready to train and progress in martial arts.

Inasmuch as the term “Martial Arts” literally means “the art of Mars” (Mars being the god of war in Roman mythology), you should be prepared to invest in martial arts equipment to train for highly combative situations. Though some cultures frown upon women taking part in martial arts, there are other cultures that expect women to learn martial arts too – like in ancient Japan, wives of samurai warriors were expected to defend the home if attacked in the absence of their husbands.

Martial arts can be subdivided as to what skills they seem to prioritize – this will tell you what types of martial arts equipment you need to use. For striking, you may need the “wooden dummy” that is used as Chinese martial arts equipment – this type of Chinese martial arts equipment tries to train your mind to anticipate where angles of attack would come from. For kicking sports like Taekwondo, the necessary martial arts equipment to use would be a mouth-guard and a head-guard (for both male and female jins or fighters.) Male jins need other martial arts equipment like a crotch guard or sport cup so that their groin is not exposed to injury. Chest protectors are standard martial arts equipment for amateur matches and Olympic-level matches. However, in real life you should expect such protective martial arts equipment to be absent so some sparring matches involve absence of any protective gear, so you get used to being in real-life combat situations.

Uniforms are standard martial arts equipment for nearly all martial arts nowadays. Often, you can distinguish what type of martial arts is being done based on what the fighters are wearing. But uniforms are not just pleasant to look at – since they are made of thick material, they are pretty durable so that they can withstand constant strikes and friction during combat situations. Uniforms nowadays are also made of breathable material like thick cotton so that fighters don’t overheat or feel too uncomfortable in the heat of a match.

Since martial arts were developed for combat, often fighters or martial artists might be members of the military. In the Western context then, it may be necessary to have access to important martial arts equipment such as strength training equipment. Though in the past, the weight of your opponent may have been enough to workout with, nowadays many martial arts recognize that strength training is quite important too. So if you can find a way to buy your own gym equipment (as your investment into necessary martial arts equipment) or at least rent them by the hour, that would help you develop strength and power for your matches.

In many Chinese martial arts, there are other forms of martial arts equipment that Western martial arts do not require. Some Chinese disciplines will require you to break wooden blocks or planks with your fist. This simple yet staple among Chinese martial arts equipment tests your power, focus, and ability to marshal your chi (energy) into your fist where it meets the wood. Another type of necessary martial arts equipment for the Chinese martial arts would be concrete blocks. Some instructors may ask you to break these concrete blocks with your fist, feet, or even your head.

As you can see, the Chinese martial arts require a different set of martial arts equipment compared to the Western type of martial arts. Do invest in the type of martial arts equipment appropriate for your discipline. Martial arts equipment will help you be a stronger, better and more confident fighter in the end.



MANUEL

Scott Anderson asked:


Five Reasons to Buy Your Art Online

Thanks to the availability of fine art online, buying your artwork from anyone in the world has never been easier. Besides the convenience of shopping in your pajamas, buying artwork online has a lot to offer over traditional brick-and-mortar art gallery shopping. The web has made it possible for the smallest of art dealers, even those located in remote parts of the world, to sell to anyone with an Internet connection. Purchases of fine art online have increased steadily in recent years, as consumers develop greater confidence in online shopping. You may have overlooked some of the best reasons to shop for your artwork online.

•    Affordability. Save money by purchasing fine art online at sites like www.thefineartfolio.com. When these merchants save money by cutting out the middle man and lowering the overhead of traditional galleries, they are able to pass the savings on to their clients. This means that your dollar stretches further when you shop for art online.

•    Online framing services. Did you know that you can have your art framed online? Check out the availability of framing services with your favorite online art dealer. You can have your artwork shipped to you, conveniently framed, matted and ready to hang.

•    Security. Technology in data encryption and security methods continues to improve, and it is in the best interest of online merchants to make your shopping experience as safe and comfortable as possible. These days, there is no reason to worry about the security of the information you submit to place an order with an online art dealer.

•    Shopping convenience. There is no reason to pound the pavement looking through one gallery after another to find the perfect artwork for your home or office. Browsing online allows you to shop for fine art from the comfort of your own home, with just the click of the mouse to guide you through an enormous number of choices. Many sites even have search features built in that allow you to look for a specific print, artist, or theme. For example, www.thefoneartfolio.com takes it a step further offering searching capability based on Art by Room or décor and art based on specific decorating concepts (add a focal point, expand small rooms, heighten low ceilings, etc)

•    Selection. Expect to be able to see many more prints online than you would be able to practically search through using traditional art shopping methods. Independent artists from all over the world now have art for sale, available online.  Customers of Fine Art FOLIO can choose from over 300,000 art prints, posters and canvas editions!

Selecting and purchasing your artwork online has some great advantages over traditional brick-and-mortar galleries. Once you have decided to search online for the perfect art, the next step is to find an art dealer that is experienced and has a reputation for quality. Take advantage of the opportunity to contact the website that you visit via telephone or email to ask any questions you may have. The first time that you have a positive experience purchasing your art online, it will provide you with the confidence to continue shopping for fine art on the Internet. You will enjoy spending time browsing the fine art available online, opening your package in the comfort of your home and displaying your perfectly framed and matted art without ever having to leave the house!



WESLEY

aristotlexd asked:


Hello. I am searching for an art book that details how to draw realistic humans and similar forms of “real” art. Examples are pictures just like the ones Leonardo Da Vinci produced. Does anybody know of a book that has this?

ERVIN

~*~The-Anime-Freak~*~ asked:


I really want to get into a good art school with good oppertunities in all types of art. What credits would I need to get into a good art school? And also, what are some of the best art colleges?

JOHNNY

damey asked:




A beautiful piece of art represents the creativity of an artist’s mind. It displays various facets of life along with innumerable expressions. Collecting art pieces is one of the most popular hobbies among art lovers and also leaves most people mesmerized by its beauty. The timeless beauty of an amazing painting is undeniable.

However, just as any other field, forgery and fraudulence has also crept into the art designs as well. Many people steal painting and other exquisite pieces of art so as to sell them at huge profits. Also, paintings made by renowned painters are cheated for their designs and sold off by their name at higher prices.

Such deceitfulness has made the interference of art lawyers indispensable when the original pieces of art are to be bought and sold. A good and experienced art lawyer New York is a perfect person to represent all art related cases in the court of law. Though it isn’t necessary for people to contact these lawyers only in the case fraudulence of an art related case, the presence of an art lawyer is also essential even at the time of the usual sale of purchase of art pieces.

You must have heard people say that collection of art pieces is a costly hobby and cannot be afforded by all. This especially stands true when you wish to purchase the creation of any famous artist. So, in order to make sure that you are not deceived by the counterfeit art works while paying the same high price, you must look for certification and authentication of the art agencies from where you wish to purchase the art piece.

An art lawyer New York can do a good speculation of the art agency and help you in this matter as these lawyers are very much aware of the many things that help them to distinguish between a genuine art agency and an agency that sells fraudulent art pieces. The speculation is made in a very legal and practical manner. So, in case you are planning to purchase some exclusive art pieces for your home, office, hotel or friends, be sure that you take along art lawyer New York to save your time and money. This also saves you from any inconvenience in future that may come up due to the purchase of a duplicate art piece unknowingly.

Art pieces are admired universally in a similar fashion. They are considered to be a lavish form of decoration and endow an entirely new and exclusive look to the room. Unique usage of colors adds onto the ultimate ambience of the room and affects a great deal to enliven the spirits of people who see it. So, considering their demand in the market, it isn’t unusual to find their counterfeits. Hence, assistance of art lawyer New York professionals is must to guide you through the right procedure of sale and purchase of art pieces. So, what are you waiting for? Adorn your home with an exclusive art piece today!



ROGELIO

alireza asked:


Iranian art as a complex and ambiguous art received changes in the history. It follows the Iranian spiritual feelings. Iranian art has a simple shape and it is far from European romantic and gothic periods, however, it is full of complexity and word play the complexity of Iranian art is the product of three geographic and historic factors. The first factor is orientalism about which Herbert Reid said: it has conceptual layers. The second factor is mixing with Islam around 1400 years ago and finally, connection western

world (because of Iranian special geography which was interrelated with Europe either by diplomatic relationship or by invasion. There for, Iranian art includes the beliefs of oriental art, Islamic art and western art.

Orientalism

Iranian art

Islamic art

Relation with western art

Delineation of each art’s territory is not easy. His relation between Iranian art not only in surface level but also in deep artistic concepts is combined. It is a unique combination which concepts are combined. It is a unique combination which was declared to the people of the world as Islamic. Iranian art unfortunately, the complexity of Iranian art caused one dimensional look at this art in the history. Because of lack of special methodology for understanding the hidden and fundamental concepts of Iranian art, it was always superficial. Undoubtedly, moving toward knowing of Identity of Iranian art needs complete study. The first step here is the review of mutual relation of different arts within Iranian territory. This book tries to explain Iranian art as a parallel in a collection. This book defines 3 main stages. The first stage is collecting different art as a descriptive art. In this stage different books have reviewed and the information of them is taken.

In this stage even some of the text have presented without change from different book.

In the second stage it was attempted to describe the unique model for comparing of different arts. By the charts. These charts are the collected on the base of historical times and the recognizing of artistic characteristic. And is formed like a chart. These charts are given in the end of the each chapter as an abstract.

In the third stage, the writer is trying to compare and deduce the basic concepts of charts that are reviewable as a basic principle of Iranian art theory.

Undoubtedly, the third stage that is presented in the end of this book is the only first factor of editing the principle of theory in the Iran’s art stage. The completing these theories and understanding the theme of Iran’s art as a complete form need to specialized researches in any artistic stage.

2-1 the problems of research

Because the theories sources of Iran’s art were limited and in this limited space of science, the most part of the researches have done by non Iranian researchers the editing and deep knowledge of Iran’s art is very difficult. The problem of using these artistic sources is presented in three Stages.

In the first stage, Iranian researchers usually have collected information without any editing of research method. In this stage the most information transformed from oral speaking to writing. The focus of attention of Iranian researchers is on the work itself it’s characteristics this factor cause the reasons of formation and creation of one work to be less displayed. There fore, it is impossible to analyzing the art’s substructure

In the second stage foreign researchers have collected works by editing the model of research. But unfortunately, the dominant thinking on the historical division is based on the west history. The difference of understanding history caused the very valuable works of second century to be less important.

Third stage is one dimensional look at art history: the third problem for achieving the historical encyclopedia of Iran’s art is non adaptation of different arts and their method of impressiveness on each other. This caused the effect of arts on each other to be less important.

3-1- the method of research

Because the achievement of art encyclopedia needs deep looking, the main center of historical reviewing in this writing is attention to analyzing history. Descriptive history is only presented in the end of each part as a table.

In editing of this collection two hypotheses is the center of collecting studies.

1) The impressionable of art in the field of socio culture

2) Time coincidence of different artistic varieties in these different arts.

The general model of this division is based on the conceptual division of art in which arts divide into general field that is visual arts and dramatic arts. But in the details of this divisions, did not observed the seven art model and the focus of attention is the main arts of Iran that is drawing, music, literature (poem)

The second point in the historical reviewing of art encyclopedia as the knowledge of historical indexes of that art. Arts are analyzed as a form of historical art until can review weak and strong point of each art. Because of this method of research, each art have historical principles and special swaying times for example, while Mongol attack had much effect on drawing art, the Alexander attack on architecture art.

The third point in this system is the collecting of information. Because of the vast scope of historical geographical art of Iran, some of the works have remained out of Iran and the more information has collected as a library. But in collecting of information have been tried that the information sources to be approved by several sources. Until we can refer to them this method of collecting information caused that the information to be valid. But in any case, some of the information remains unanalyzed. The forth point in this writing, is non attention to philosophical meanings of art. It is mean that the writer did not like to define art and have not involved this book in philosophical challenges, there fore undoubtedly; some of the presented works is not artistic works by the view point of audiences. As a matter of the fact that this works play a role in historical evolution of Iran’s art, they have been reviewed.

4-1- place territory

One of the problems of editing this writing was non existence of definite place territory. It is mean that the country of Iran, because of special geographical situation, have not definite political border and even caused in the some of the ages the name of this country to be deleted from the broad world. In any case, what has been reviewed in this writing had been the world meaning of Iranian art that undoubtedly the main part of this works is not in political border of Iran in the most historical times of under study Iraq eastern part of the turkey, the south of Russia an common wealth countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan is in the creation territory of artistic art of Iran that in this writing we had paid to it.

5-1- time period

The historical period which is studied starts from the first civilization in Iran and continues up to the current century. Because of that fact we can survey two main historical periods.

a) Before the Arian immigration. It includes the Mesopotamians

  Civilization and independent civilization in Iranian current physical map.

B) after the Arian immigration: It starts from around 3600 years ago and in the end it forms the Medes civilization after immigration and presence of the three tribes, namely, Medes, Parthian and Persia in Iran. This country declared independence and formed Achaemenians governments as a cosmopolitan government.

Unfortunately, almost all academic research and studies separated the Iranians before and after Islam, However the compiler does not believe in that and call it a political separation which was defined and designed by Islam. In case of study of history the Iranian arts formation stages will be crystallized.



BRADY

dolphinsilversea01 asked:


Our political world is surrounded by art and images we put together with different meanings, (eg: a good leader). Leaders have used artwork to persuade us in many ways for many many years.

How does art created for a dictator differ from art created for a freely elected leader? In what was is it the same?

FABIAN

Suzanne asked:


Art needs exposure and survives on appreciation. Art has always appealed to a niche category and remained confined to the interests of a particular segment of society. For years, art galleries have been the only platform of exposure for artworks. Thanks to the global technological development, art has found a new platform to gain more exposure and popularity. The World Wide Web has given way to multiple internet art galleries that offer all kinds of information on art- art events, exhibitions, artists, auction, etc.

Online art galleries are a treasure house of paintings by renowned masters as well as new artists. Now you don’t have to go far and wide to visit an art gallery. Amazing masterpieces are just a click away! The best part of online art galleries is that it serves as a direct platform for artists to showcase their paintings for sale. Supported with modern technology, artworks by budding artists are displayed in an attractive fashion.

Online art galleries are the favorite hub of art connoisseurs who want to own highly prized masterpieces but cannot afford to buy them at exorbitant rates. Art reproductions are being enormously acclaimed worldwide and are highly demanded by art lovers. Modern day geniuses reproduce the masterpieces of veteran artists like Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, Van Gogh, or Rossetti, that you hang in your living room and lose yourself in its magnanimous charm.

There is yet another avenue that has been opened up by online art galleries, i.e. exposing viewers to all possible genres of art and artistic movements. Today we know more about abstract art, fantasy art, gothic art, or modern art on account of internet art galleries.  Web art galleries are oriented to reach a greater section of society and increase awareness of this aesthetic culture.



BRADFORD

Donna Clovis asked:


Young artists, plus young collec­tors, plus newly established gal­leries and the love of art equal the cultural phenomenon sweep­ing the Chelsea art district, as thirty-something art enthusiasts flock to galleries. Has the art world spawned a new generation of young, hip, savvy art aficiona­dos who are destined to become tomorrow’s well informed art col­lectors?

 

The Chelsea art community is boasting of the new involvement with the thirty-some­thing crowd. Texting your friends about the newest opening and exhibition is easy. With new artists and emerging galleries experimenting with various concepts and ideas, the diversity of Chelsea has now ca­tered to this new audience and market giv­ing new energy and vitality to art spaces for creativity.

 

Melissa Sarti, a 32-year-old graduate student from Hunter College stands on the corner of West 25th and 10th Ave. messaging a friend about an art exhibition this Thursday night. “Hey Carl, meet me at 6:30 at White Box,” she wrote. “There’s an awesome installation I want to see and some friends I want you to meet.”

 

The Chelsea corner where she stands seems to be a remote one with a taxi stand, a gas station and a crumbling warehouse just below an old, elevated railroad line. But she stands on the edge of the Chel­sea art world, the largest museum-like space of contemporary art in the world. The sidewalk crowd builds as she walks toward the gallery spaces. She passes a large glass gallery window and moves closer to get a better glimpse of the huge space within an old brick factory. Melissa peers through the window. She sees them, clutching glasses of champagne and wine, as the crowd of young guests inside mar­vel at a new contemporary painting.

 

From Manhattan to Queens, the young trendsetters are coming out in droves, and not just for the wine. Last month at a re­ception at Agora Gallery Mary Ellen Hen­derson and Daniel frequent the gallery. “I like to know what’s going on in the galleries in the neighbor­hood. It’s kind of like for business and pleasure” answers Christina Freeman, a photographer, when asked why she made a point to come to the reception. “We’re artists by nature; some of us are fashion designers, so we have an interest in art. We can truly appreciate it”.

 

Erin Walker and Bren frequent the galler­ies on a regular basis, so what keeps them coming back? “It’s a good chance for us to catch up with each other, and also look for inspiration”. However, The Chelsea galleries are not just for those looking to enhance their knowledge of up-and-com­ing design trends in the contemporary art world. “I like to be able to come out on the weekends, and be able to go from gallery to gallery to gallery. Make an afternoon of it and go to brunch. Get a group of friends together to do something more interesting and define my own taste in art”, offered Jennifer Grace, a publishing assistant from Wired Magazine.

 

New Gangs of Gallerists

 

Sheri Pasquarella, a young art consultant and private dealer, invested in a 27th Street space that once held the Tunnel nightclub until 2001. Several young art gallerists moved their businesses from other parts of the city to a series of old loading docks along the south side of the former Tunnel site. Wanting to create an instant destina­tion location, Pasquarella led the exodus of emerging-artist dealers to a promised land of barren street-level spaces between Eleventh and Twelfth Avenues. Oliver Kamm Gallery, Foxy Production, Derek Eller Gallery, Clementine Gallery, John Connelly Pres­ents and Wallspace are now located here. This has added up to be just one of the most concerted efforts at expand­ing Chelsea’s gallery scene since the art world began abandoning SoHo for the West Side in the mid-1990s.

 

New Art Networks

 

Social networks for thirty-somethings in the arts is on the upswing. The Young As­sociates is one of the new social art groups started in Chelsea by a museum space. The Chelsea Art Museum program looks to connect young people with New York’s emerging art com­munity, creating an energet­ic presence in the growth of the museum and a network of innovative thinkers within the arts. The group targets recent graduates and young professionals who would like to learn more about art in an intimate atmosphere that can be pro­vided by a smaller museum. They interact with museum curators, meet artists from New York and create a forum within the framework of the Chelsea Art Museum for networking with other young people in the field. They organize special after par­ties following exhibition openings, cura­tor-led art tours, gallery tours, talks with gallery owners, artist studio visits, invita­tional talks on trends in contemporary art, previews of auctions, and holiday parties.

 

Innovative Investors

 

Get out your auction paddles. A new generation of collectors, hedge-fund managers, technology entrepreneurs and others in their thirties have plunged into the world of contemporary art. During recent years, as world economies waned, prices in the closely watched top 2% of the contemporary-art market were up to 72%, according to London-based Art Mar­ket Research. In contrast, prices of top-tier works in the Old Masters and French Im­pressionist markets fell by 40% and 29%. Christopher Apgar, a young financial adviser, owns works ranging from Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti artist who became an eighties phenomenon, to a silkscreen of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol. His current hunt is for artistic creations by Gregory Crewdson, a photog­rapher whose work includes promotional shots for the HBO series “Six Feet Under,” and Vic Muniz, known for making sculp­tures of iconic figures out of chocolate and then photographing the pieces.

 

Most young and new collectors have little interest in the Old Masters that capti­vated the previous generation. Part of the reason for the aversion is the astronomi­cal prices they command. Contemporary works are less expensive and are more likely to double in value in a short peri­od. And today, a young collector doesn’t need to spend millions of dollars on a van Gogh to earn the respect of peers. They show they are in touch with the contempo­rary art world by buying up works of new contemporary artists and appearing in the gallery social scene.

 

And while new collectors may be ap­proaching the art market as if it were a marketing venture of capital investments, there is no guarantee that the payoff will be as lofty. The art market can be volatile. The collecting quirks and interests of con­temporary art lovers drive the market. If a few collectors love ocean scenes, prices rise while less favored desert paintings re­main bargains. Fluctuations can differ due to different collectors entering and leaving the art market at various times. The result is an artist may be “hot” for a few years and when prices plateau and rise again, another collecting generation seizes the artists’s worth. The art industry urges young people to buy for eprsonal enjoyment and not just a quick profit. The lifestyle of today’s new collectors is not about ball gowns and expensive jewelry. It is all about walking around your home in sweat pants talking with a friend on the cell phone about the contem­porary art plastered on the walls that you look at and appreciate. It is about comput­ers, blackberry’s, ipods, and ibooks. Most of all, it is about texting your friends for the next social gathering at a Chelsea art gallery opening on Thursday evening.

 



LEONARD