Analyzing Art Forms

The essay analyses three different forms of art and attempts to identify what each piece communicates in terms of emotion, culture and purpose. Elaborating on the nature and kind of the chosen artworks, the discussion of the essay determines the function of the same and uses relevant art vocabulary for reflecting on the thoughts and technology used during the time when these pieces were created.

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Analyzing Art Forms
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Introduction
All art forms have a purpose, but what needs more acknowledgement is the fact that
different forms of art have different purposes. Some serve to appall the onlooker, some to soothe
them, some to excite them and few to make them question their own perceptions (Ewins: 207).
The point is, every art is intended to elicit a response from the observer and create an effect that
leaves them with something to ponder on. The essay analyses three different forms of art and
attempts to identify what each piece communicates in terms of emotion, culture and
purpose(Baker: 209). Elaborating on the nature and kind of the chosen artworks, the discussion
of the essay determines the function of the same and uses relevant art vocabulary for reflecting
on the thoughts and technology used during the time when these pieces were created.
Discussion
An ideal example of magnificent 2D art is the Marina South Pier by artist Delia Prvacki
appearing by the North-East line. What appears to be chaotic and anarchic at first sight, reveals a
collage-like pattern on further reflection. The painting blends diverse elements of the
Singaporean culture, including tiny portraits of native dancers, sketches of local roads and
canals, glimpses of Singaporean festivals and some elements of nature and everyday life that is
of particular significance to the artist. The visual elements of shape, color, tone, form and texture
are deliberately unaligned, and the design does not adhere to any particular art form. The purpose
is to evoke different emotions in observers, because it goes without saying that no two onlookers
will feel the same emotions while observing the artwork. Some will take the time to observe each
piece of the collage intricately while others would view the entire block as an amalgamation of
the miscellaneous thoughts that might have visited the artist’s mind while creating the piece. It is
a fine product of blending the culture of Singapore with the artist’s take on life and regular

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objects. The painting is evidently inspired by Modern Schools of Art, with its abstractions,
deviations and non-conformity to established art rules. The effect is rather imposing, demanding
the observers to respond in their own ways, even if it’s a negative response. The vibrant and
radiant colors used in the execution of the work demands the attention of the passersby in its
right, It is resplendent enough to captivate even the attention of busy commuters.
Perhaps the oldest of all the art forms that has survived until date is sculpture. Public
sculpture is as old as civilization and the streets of Singapore elegantly don some unique pieces
of sculpting by unknown artists. One such fine work is located near the Singaporean River by the
Museum of Asian civilization. The work is titled “From Chettiar to Financer” and is a fine
rendition of socialist realism. The historical significance of the artwork imparts more appeal to it
and attracts tourists and pedestrians who willingly spare a moment or two in some productive
aesthetic indulgence. The sculpture is particular with details, depicting the old age money lenders
who had migrated to Tamil, Southern India for better prospects. It celebrates the ties between the
culturally similar countries and remembers the rich ethnicity and heritage of the Tamil group. An
analytical student of fine arts will not miss the intricate work on the creases of the clothes, the
accuracy of the expressions and the unwavering attention to details. The work is representational
and the use of bronze as a sculpting material gives it an antique look. The three different statues
are all caught in motion, inviting the onlooker to visualize the events of the circumstance. In
slightly exaggerated terms, it has a transporting quality, reflecting on the work for long will
transport the observer to the earlier times when money-lending was a common and valuable
source of livelihood. The subject may be ordinary with a limited worldview, but the triggered
emotions are multiple. A keen observer will be interested to inquire about the age, its people and
the trade relations between two neighboring countries of historical importance.

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The evolution of art has witnessed several undulating terrains and emerged as exceptional
innovations of advanced technology. Singapore boasts of displaying the most magnificent pieces
of architecture in the world and one such apt example of the grandiose is the Hotel Parkroyal.
Meandering lanes and miniature curves in buildings are characteristic of Singaporean buildings,
but the lush greenery planted on the false hanging balconies of the building, is a pleasant surprise
to the usual metropolitan view (Biljecki: 2842). The nursery, appearing as hanging midair at first
look, shocks the observer but delights him/her all the same. The design follows the usual
structure of a high-line building, but the curves of the extended balconies renders an archaic
finishing to the structure. The architecture draws heavy inspiration from the modern technique of
Installation Art, since it transforms the perception of space. Moreover, it reminds people of the
intrinsic association of civilization with nature, suggesting that the two can live in harmony with
each other through imaginative art forms like this (Guy et al: 39). It conveys an essential
message: the indispensable dependence of humankind and civilization on nature and natural
resources and hints at the splendid outcome of harmonizing the two. The brown and grey colors
of the building suitably complements the greenery of the attached gallery and the blooming
flowers in some of the plants add to the beauty and appeal of the exclusively designed building.
Conclusion
The different forms of artworks discussed in the essay are radically unalike from each
other in terms of subject matter, raw materials used and emotions evoked; but all the differences
serve a similar purpose. They provoke thought and trigger emotion in the observer, demanding
them to respond in diverse ways. It is interesting to note that all the mentioned art works have the
potential to elicit different responses from the same observer with repeated views. In other
words, what a viewer feels after viewing one of the works for the first time, might be completely

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different from how he/she feels after viewing it for the third time; and that comprises the beauty
and subjectivity of art.

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