LESSON 5

ARTIST AND ARTISANS

The art is one of the most significant ways in which we try to grapple with how the present unfolds. In
Robert Henri's The Art Spirit (1923), he stated that "Art when really understood is the province of every
human being.

1.) The Artisans and the Guilds:

The Artisan and the Guild Artisan - An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand.

2.) The Artist and His Studio:

Depicts the artist's workshop, at the moment of confrontation between the artist and his canvas.

3.) Other Players in World of Art:

Though the art space has a number of constituents, there are five principal players that form the core
structure of this creative community. These include the artist, the dealer, the curator, the critic, the
collector, and each plays a pivotal role.

4.) Product Process:

The process of creating an artwork does not necessarily follow a linear progression. One of the things
that one must accept is the fact that the arts have an anarchic dimension to it, allowing it to fully harness
its creative potential. The very reason why different art styles, periods, and movements were made
possible.

5.) Medium and Technique:

A chosen medium must not be expected to yield the same results. Giving two different artists the
same exact material and the general qualifier of "painting," the end product will still vary minimally or in
an exponential scale.

6.) Engagement with Art:

The defining roles and nature of exhibitions have had an interesting evolution, changing alongside the
demands of the society that purports to partake in its display.

7.) Award and Citation:

As with any organized endeavor, the arts and culture have entered into a phase in which another
aspect of its practice can be realized. After an artist has spent considerable time in honing his skills,
establishing the relevance of the body of his works, and even gaining respect from his colleagues in the
art world, he may be considered or nominated for awards and citations.