Young British Artist Essay Examples

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An Overview of the Art Exhibition Sensation (489 words, 2 pages)

The Sensation ExhibitionThe art exhibition known as Sensation was an exhibition of the collected art of wealthy businessman Charles Saatchi, comprised primarily out of the Young British Artists group, featuring their most bold and outlandish art they could create. The exhibit brought about large backlash and fervor of distaste at ... Read More

The Art and Recognition of the Yount British Artists Movement and the Land Artists Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s (1549 words, 5 pages)

Its the painting on the wall of your psychiatrist's waiting room, the sleek design of a foreign bottle of wine, and the smooth turning of your watchs mainspring that allows you to adjust delicate clock hands. Its a geometrically sacred garden, the turning of the seasons, and the conception of ... Read More

Art Censorship (1195 words, 2 pages)

What is art? Can it be defined in any single painting, or sculpture? Is it even something that can be seen, or does it have to be experienced? The term "art" is so vague that it can be applied to almost anything, really. Mostly, however, art should be that which ... Read More

An Essay on Richard Billingham’s Photography (2027 words, 3 pages)

Critical Analysis of Richard Billingham's Photography Critical Analysis of Richard Billingham's PhotographyRichard Billingham has established himself as one of the quintessential British artists of the 1990s. While in many respects, his aesthetic style remains distinctive from that of other young British artists, his work concerns issues often explored by his ... Read More

Controversy Surrounding Chris Ofili’s Painting The Holy Virgin Mary (844 words, 1 pages)

What makes art good? According to the committee which awards the Turner Prize, good art is an idea expressed that makes a great public impact. This may not be true in all cases, but it certainly is concerning a British artist named Chris Ofili. Ofili was awarded the Turner Prize ... Read More

Damien Hirst of Young British Artists Forefronts Shock Art Bandwagon (1389 words, 2 pages)

Shock art is any type of artwork that employs shock to make a point, ask a question, or purely to capture the audience's attention. These days everything has changed. The very meaning of the word 'Art' has become compromised. It is a common opinion within the public today that art ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013