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Persephone, an example of realistic art

It has always seemed to me that there are two large camps with regard to art. There are pieces who try and evoke the most emotion by trying to be as real as possible, by trying to precisely define the real world. And then there are those pieces that try and evoke emotion by being as far away from reality as possible.

Abstract Art Landscape

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The realistic pieces, at least, seem to by far be the most driven by science. First by perspective and other mathematical laws, they are precisely defined in order to evoke reality. Beyond paintings and drawings, this school of art has progressed. First through photography, black and white film, color, sound, and now moving into the realm of 3D and HD, art is moving closer and closer to replicating reality.

  

Avatar, without 3D glasses

The movie Avatar has become known for its groundbreaking telling of an old tale, using new technology that more than ever put the viewer in the shoes of one of the characters in a way never before possible.  Now with the technology like Oculus Rift total immersion will one day be possible.

But science has recently allowed new forms of art to flourish, strange abstractions that are meant to evoke emotion by being different , strange, and yet beautiful.  One of my favorite scenes form the new Star Wars trilogy is when Palpatine is watching the art display, strange fireworks indoors. This, I think, is the direction the unreal school of art is heading.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, future art possiblities

Star Wars: Revenge  of the Sith

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Megan Duncanson “Abstract Art Landscape Metallic Gold Textured Painting Eye Of The Universe”

Ardith Starostka, “Persephone”