The Angles of Art
Artists work to see the world in new ways, and to convey what they see in ways that may be new to you. Whether that’s a small detail in a larger painting or sculpture, or a gathering of pieces in something much larger, the moment that one begins thinking in new ways is a moment of artistic power.
In this video about the work of perceptual artist Michael Murphy, you’ll likely experience more than one of these moments.
Would you take the time to create something like this? Why or why not?
If you were making a piece of art in this style about a group or place that is important to you, what might you include in it to give an extra layer of meaning about how you see its importance?
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Illusion Sculptures Only Appear If You Stand In The Right Spot by Art Insider on YouTube (4:38)
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