Part 1
Originating from suprematism (Fer, 1997), abstract art has repeatedly become a subject for active discourse. According to Crowther&Wunsche (2012), the meanings of abstract art can be found in wherever between pure nature and theory. I agree both with this opinion and the one, presented by Jan Pollack. To my mind, abstract art really looks like music due to the fact that the way we percept and enjoy it depends more on our inner mood, readiness to invent our own abstractions and even previous experiences, than on the contents of the work of art itself. Uniqueness of abstract art is called forth by the fact that the impression we get from it is created by ourselves, so, artists, who adhere to abstract style, are making a great job, because they encourage others to create associations and images in their minds. So, the first thing we can do, when dealing with abstract art, is to create the world of art ourselves. Moreover, as it was stated by Whitford (1987), it is not necessary to understand abstract art; the most important thing is to enjoy it. The only bad thing about abstract art is the lack of concepts due to excessive popularity and commercialization.
Part 2
According to Gunderson (2008), the history of how people think and feel is expressed through art. If I could paint, I would choose realism, because particularly realism seems to be the best tool to highlight the way people think and feel in terms of particular historic period or even a moment. Moreover, by choosing realism I can help future generations get acquainted with the historic period we live within and our way of expressing thoughts.
References
Crowther, P., Wunsche, I.(2012).Meanings of abstract art between nature and theory. Retrieved 16 September 2013 from http://www.routledgementalhealth.com/books/details/9780415899932/
Fer, B. (1997). On abstract art. Yale: Yale University Press. Retrieved 16 September 2013 from http://yalepress.yale.edu/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=9780300087352
Gunderson, J.(2008). Realism. Retrieved 16 September 2013 http://books.google.ca/books/about/Realism.html?id=DhYewNVMpAYC&redir_esc=y
Whitfod, F.(1987). Understanding abstract art. Retrieved 16 September 2013 from http://books.google.ca/books/about/Understanding_abstract_art.html?id=9_kxAQAAIAAJ&redir_esc=y
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