Self-Reflection Report: Art, Society, and Artistic Expression

This report provides a self-reflection on art, focusing on the student's understanding of art, its societal impact, and artistic expression. It explores the student's perspective on art, including the limitations of defining art and the importance of representing societal aspects often hidden. The report delves into the art movements of Realism and Cubism, highlighting the artists' nonconformity. The student discusses their strengths, such as curiosity about art, and weaknesses, particularly in understanding contemporary art and the context of artists like Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. The report also mentions the inclusion of films and videos as forms of art. The student uses the provided bibliography to support their arguments.

Running Head: SELF-REFLECTION AND ART
Self-Reflection and Art
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note:

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Definition of Art
To define art in my perception is limiting the very ideology which it embodies and
represents. One of the main aspects which piqued my interest in the study of arts is the fact that
the limitations in the field of art are can be pointed hardly. However, the definition which I
follow in my perception of art is the form of work that shows the face of the society, which
blatantly tries to keep hidden. The different literature of history, which I discovered in my
attempt to gain the understanding and the discovery of the art movement of realism and cubism,
showed the nonconformity represented by the artists in those areas. The art for me is the work
which shows the side of life which the common eyes are unable to capture, which shows the line
of sight seen by the artist and is beyond the control of the society.
Strength and Weaknesses
The strength which I will be putting to use this semester is my inquisition to
understanding the works of artists which fascinated and attracted to me even though I stay
unclear of their complete meaning.
The weakness which I am looking to overcome this semester is my lack of knowledge
about the kind of society and culture the artists represented in their works such as Salvador Dali
and Pablo Picasso. The contemporary arts is the section where I struggle the most, and I look
forward to understanding the backstory behind the formation of these arts. The inclusion of
different forms of arts such as the films and videos, which are a comparatively recent addition to
the expression of art, is where I lack conviction.

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Bibliography
Cachia, A., & Gioni, M. (2017). Curating Loose Definitions: Inspiration “outside” the
Canon. Art Journal, 76(3-4), 112-119.
Gray, C., & Malins, J. (2016). Visualizing research: A guide to the research process in art and
design. Routledge.