Revolution,
the Dominate Paradigm in Art History
The dominant paradigm or pattern is usually determined by society, their values and also the art establishments of the time. Artists in particular, often challenge the dominant paradigm and traditions of their time.
BANKSY
an evasive english graffiti artist, political protester and painter, only known to the world by his trademark images painted on walls all over the world. He has a voice and brings it through his work to confront the public.
He takes the artwork to the people rather than being approved he puts the message right in your face, on community walls example is 'the joy of not being sold anything'. He comments on consumerism, materialism, politics which is provoked by the deterioration of the world at the moment. Sometimes satirising authority, not intended at the people but the institutions, such as the police force. His simple method of stencilling to quickly get his messages up on walls, has become an influence for younger artists who won't to get their ideas over to the public.
Banksy has produced books (Wall and Piece), had gallery shows, although no one has ever met, talked or knowingly seen him.
There are many people who are upset and angry with his work, as graffiti is a crime and costs a lot of money to set right. Some people fear that he is encouraging people to break the law and think he should stand up for his crimes.
Although most people are intrigued by his work, interested and confronted by his messages, which is his purpose. A rodent is seen in many of his works, this is to represent the triumph of the 'little people' and therefore himself.
Banksy is making a point of the evolution of authority, by placing CCTV cameras in fine art juxtaposing modern imagery of never being alone and having privacy today. Throughout history many artists have used images to provoke the public, be it the general public and the art public, by putting their works out for the public to decipher it's meaning and impact.
Goya portrayed many war scenes that confronted society, such as 'Saturn Devouring His Children' and 'Third of May'. Also Daumier painted 'The Third Class Carriage' which caused uproar as he painted lower class people rather than the tradition of painting the higher class. Picasso painted the abstract 'Guernica' portraying the harsh reality of the Spanish bombings. There is a tradition of propaganda agitation, giving another reason for art.
John Heartfield's work was very orientated around war and against Nazi-ism, created for the soul purpose of shocking and bringing the truth to the public, as seen in 'The Spirit of Geneva' where the tradition symbol for peace, a dove is empailed by a bayonet.
HOMEWORK:
Political cartoons are often part of this current paradigm, where satirising leaders in an amusing, ironic and often savage way. Examples of art that was created with the intention to be politically provocative...
an evasive english graffiti artist, political protester and painter, only known to the world by his trademark images painted on walls all over the world. He has a voice and brings it through his work to confront the public.
http://themostbeautifullestthing.com/
He takes the artwork to the people rather than being approved he puts the message right in your face, on community walls example is 'the joy of not being sold anything'. He comments on consumerism, materialism, politics which is provoked by the deterioration of the world at the moment. Sometimes satirising authority, not intended at the people but the institutions, such as the police force. His simple method of stencilling to quickly get his messages up on walls, has become an influence for younger artists who won't to get their ideas over to the public.
http://www.buybanksy.co.uk/
There are many people who are upset and angry with his work, as graffiti is a crime and costs a lot of money to set right. Some people fear that he is encouraging people to break the law and think he should stand up for his crimes.
Although most people are intrigued by his work, interested and confronted by his messages, which is his purpose. A rodent is seen in many of his works, this is to represent the triumph of the 'little people' and therefore himself.
Banksy is making a point of the evolution of authority, by placing CCTV cameras in fine art juxtaposing modern imagery of never being alone and having privacy today. Throughout history many artists have used images to provoke the public, be it the general public and the art public, by putting their works out for the public to decipher it's meaning and impact.
Goya portrayed many war scenes that confronted society, such as 'Saturn Devouring His Children' and 'Third of May'. Also Daumier painted 'The Third Class Carriage' which caused uproar as he painted lower class people rather than the tradition of painting the higher class. Picasso painted the abstract 'Guernica' portraying the harsh reality of the Spanish bombings. There is a tradition of propaganda agitation, giving another reason for art.
John Heartfield's work was very orientated around war and against Nazi-ism, created for the soul purpose of shocking and bringing the truth to the public, as seen in 'The Spirit of Geneva' where the tradition symbol for peace, a dove is empailed by a bayonet.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/davepalmer/cutandpaste/heartfield_big5.html
Another revolution is the photo journalism that bring often horrible images of war, cruelty and violence into reality to the naive public.
Street art has followed. It is not just a modern phenomenon but it is a contemporary concept to portray meanings as influenced by Banksy, using symbolism to present current issues within our society and bring them into the public eye.
The dominant paradigm is often bought to us by the media, that is newspapers, television and the internet. Forever changing along with what influences it.
HOMEWORK:
Political cartoons are often part of this current paradigm, where satirising leaders in an amusing, ironic and often savage way. Examples of art that was created with the intention to be politically provocative...
http://flavorwire.com/81166/islamo-erotica-politically-provocative-or-just-plain-racy
Ironic poster of the juxtaposition of the culture and the violence in everyones lives, especially the Muslin society. This image is entitled 'Virgin', clearly it is anything but and this enforces its meaning.
http://www.notcot.com/tag/art?tag=art&category=&order=&lastn=25&offset=150&blogs=2
Dan Tague Money Prints. The artist bent and folded American notes to create messages to confront the public, showing 'seemingly' hidden words in their currency.
http://tamznews.wordpress.com/page/51/
Patrick Thomas created an art piece of a famous world leader out of many company logos, essentially saying that the leaders of society have became like the companies of today aswell, materialistic and consumed by hidden truths.
http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/tag/david-choe/
Abraham Obama is a appropriation of Abraham Lincoln and Americas new president Barrack Obama, bringing up a new consciousness for the American people of what the future may hold under the new leadership of Obama.
http://celebrifi.com/gossip/IslamoErotica-Politically-Provocative-or-Just-Plain-Racy-2078883.html
This image reveals the pressure that people come under the leadership of some. The naked women being the submissive society pulled into an embrace and dance by the leaders, the man in the mask. It is an unwanted tense hold guiding to an unknown, hence the head cover and mask, both are blind to the next move.
http://listenrecovery.wordpress.com/category/emory-douglas-art/
Emory Douglas has a series of politically provocative artwork similar to the one here.
http://www.watoday.com.au/federal-election/the-leaders/get-real-julia-20100802-1127j.html?comments=298
In many countries when elections come around, the media play on everything possible leaders say and taunt them in advertisements and political cartoons. This one commenting on the strings that seem to be pulling Julia Gillard for every action. They are usually provocative and meant to get the public thinking about their decision, sometimes harsh and often very controversial.
http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/graffiti-artist-banksy-goes-to-the-holy-land/2007/12/04/1196530623738.html
An image painted by the infamous Banksy, using the traditional symbol for peace, a dove and placing a target and bullet vest on it contrasts the two meanings. His work is displayed for the people and for reacts as they are placed on community walls and streets for everyone to interpret. He often confronts the viewers with heart breaking truths. This dove represents what seems to be the inevitable because of the endless wars going on.
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