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Wednesday, September 21, 2016

art and design

In order to get a better understanding of art and design, and also to find a more effective way to word my thoughts, I decided to do a little bit of research on the topic. I was not aware of the popularity of this discussion and was excited to gain an understanding of other peoples' perspective.  
I found two points that seemed very interesting: 




So, according to a great number of people, art and design each have their specific purposes. Art starts with a blank slate and is created in order to evoke emotions and feelings within the viewer. Artists create so that their audience will feel. In contrast, design starts with a specific point, a purpose and is created in order to carry a message based on a symbol, an image, words, etc. Designers create to communicate something that already exists, but in a different fashion. 

Although I agree with some of the points above, I feel that art and design are much more deeply connected. That is why I entitled this post "art and design" and not "art vs design". Art and design are both used to convey messages and get responses (whether physical, emotional or spiritual) from their audiences. Art and design are both a way to create aesthetic experiences for people. 

As I was walking through the HFAC and soaking in all of the amazing artwork put on by the students at BYU, several thoughts came to my mind. To start off, I was truly blown away by the talent that is present at our institution. Rarely do I see so many inspiring artworks covering the walls of buildings on campus, it felt like a breath of fresh creative air! I could have walked through the halls and exhibits for hours. Second, our original assignment was to get a grasp on the differences between art and design and I felt that the more I paced the halls, the more the line blurred. I am not sure if it was due to everything being presented in close proximity or whether they all meant the same to me; an aesthetic and pleasing experience. 

Combining my short research period and my personal experience at the HFAC I feel that art and design are both meant to initially please the viewer and to carry a message. Although their purposes may be a little different, they are both tools that are used for people to make connections, with the artwork itself or a concept being presented. 


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