Comments on: Arts pick: what is the role of the artist? http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/ Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Big? Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:25:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.1 by: Cammy http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2801 Sun, 11 Sep 2005 17:34:18 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2801 Is the role of the artist seen in his artwork? Is the role of the artist seen in his artwork?

]]> by: johannes de silentio http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2800 Mon, 09 May 2005 21:23:21 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2800 to write of "the simplistic, good-versus-evil color scheme" is to turn away from the other possible (non-ethical) polarizations that such a 'contrast' might produce/maintain. 'Simple' must here be understood as 'immediate', and our mediation is not a strict either/or unless directed that way. I am fond of the postee that recognised the similarity between Picasso's 'Don Quixote' (a particular favourite of mine) and the above image - is it that the artist's 'role in society' is mere naivety and imitation? Can this be read as an assault on, rather than a supporting of, such a characterisation? Yes, it can - alongside many other 'readings'. Or perhaps it simply begins the naive 'asking why' that we all seem so willing to engage in . . . to write of “the simplistic, good-versus-evil color scheme” is to turn away from the other possible (non-ethical) polarizations that such a ‘contrast’ might produce/maintain. ‘Simple’ must here be understood as ‘immediate’, and our mediation is not a strict either/or unless directed that way.

I am fond of the postee that recognised the similarity between Picasso’s ‘Don Quixote’ (a particular favourite of mine) and the above image - is it that the artist’s ‘role in society’ is mere naivety and imitation? Can this be read as an assault on, rather than a supporting of, such a characterisation? Yes, it can - alongside many other ‘readings’.

Or perhaps it simply begins the naive ‘asking why’ that we all seem so willing to engage in . . .

]]> by: Becky http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2799 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:31:30 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2799 I had to Google MMORPG! I did look at the Kingdom of Loathing site, and I can see how this character might fit in there. Is is possible to be both a cookie-eating Amish swordfighter and a sword-wielding runaround seducer? I say yes! Sassy, this shot was actually taken in the Yard's tasting room, where the beer flows freely and visitors can bring their lunch. We should organize a field trip so that interested readers can examine this art in person. I had to Google MMORPG! I did look at the Kingdom of Loathing site, and I can see how this character might fit in there.

Is is possible to be both a cookie-eating Amish swordfighter and a sword-wielding runaround seducer? I say yes!

Sassy, this shot was actually taken in the Yard’s tasting room, where the beer flows freely and visitors can bring their lunch. We should organize a field trip so that interested readers can examine this art in person.

]]> by: Sassy J http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2798 Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:14:29 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2798 It reminds me of Picasso’s image of <a href="http://www.globalgallery.com/enlarge/007-14571/" rel="nofollow">Don Quixote</a>. And why shouldn’t a sword wielding runaround seducer be an apropos image for a tavern? It reminds me of Picasso’s image of Don Quixote. And why shouldn’t a sword wielding runaround seducer be an apropos image for a tavern?

]]> by: Jennaratrix http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2797 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:26:19 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2797 He looks like a roleplaying character from Kingdom of Loathing. Don't ask me how I know that. No, really, don't ask. (KOL is a joke, a takeoff on MMORPGs, you should check it out). He looks like a roleplaying character from Kingdom of Loathing. Don’t ask me how I know that. No, really, don’t ask.

(KOL is a joke, a takeoff on MMORPGs, you should check it out).

]]> by: Clair http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2796 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 19:15:52 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2796 I think the hat means he is Amish. A cookie eating Amish swordfighter which means there was no deep meaning from the artist other than the fact he/she was drunk. It is at a brewery afterall. I think the hat means he is Amish. A cookie eating Amish swordfighter which means there was no deep meaning from the artist other than the fact he/she was drunk. It is at a brewery afterall.

]]> by: Becky http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2795 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:49:12 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2795 Who's projecting more: Clair or Theresa? Tough call. Who’s projecting more: Clair or Theresa?

Tough call.

]]> by: Clair http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2794 Tue, 29 Mar 2005 00:13:54 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2794 Are you guys sure that it is a palette? It kinda looks like a giant chocolate chip cookie which might explain the smile. Are you guys sure that it is a palette? It kinda looks like a giant chocolate chip cookie which might explain the smile.

]]> by: Sherri http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2793 Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:34:40 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2793 I think he's just auditioning for Spamalot.... I think he’s just auditioning for Spamalot….

]]> by: Theresa http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2792 Mon, 28 Mar 2005 20:29:01 +0000 http://doesthisblogmakemybuttlookbig.com/2005/03/24/arts-pick-what-is-the-role-of-the-artist/#comment-2792 the palette also functions as a shield for the artist. it protects him from painful interactions. letting him function as a documentarian rather than participant. and I think the hat symbolizes the different hats the artist must wear. he must be an artist, yes, but he must also be a "proper" businessman if he is to make a living from his work. or I'm projecting. the palette also functions as a shield for the artist. it protects him from painful interactions. letting him function as a documentarian rather than participant.

and I think the hat symbolizes the different hats the artist must wear. he must be an artist, yes, but he must also be a “proper” businessman if he is to make a living from his work.

or I’m projecting.

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