Sunday, November 9, 2008
Theo Jansen
Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who is especially known for his kinetic sculptures that resemble animals, and also have the ability to walk. His creations are very interesting, and are fun to watch. They use wind for power, and some even have the ability to store the wind for when the wind stops blowing. Another one of his creatures has the ability to carry up to 3 tons. His creations are not only interesting in function, but they look very interesting as well which I believe is the main purpose of art. Art has to have a meaning that is interesting and engages people who observe, but it also has to be aesthetically pleasing at the same time.
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I like how you talked about how art must be "aesthetically pleasing". The thing that makes these creations cool is , like you said, they are visually pleasing, but they are also functioning mechanisms. That is what I i find so cool is that not only do they look cool, but they could potentially serve a purpose by being able to move things across the beach with greater ease in the future. Good job.
I definetly agree with what you described as "the purpose of art." I think you are right on with the fact that art must be "visually pleasing." His inventions are a great work of art and I believe may possibly help to create other things in the future. I also liked how you added key facts from the article, including the fact that the animari can carry up to 3 tons. Good job on your response!
I agree with you about the creations being fun to watch. It's really cool all the things that they can do. I also agree with you that art has to be aesthetically pleasing I believe this was a good point to include in you purpose of art.
Nice explanation of the artist and the Animari itself. I also believe a piece of artwork has to have a meaning behind it in order for the observer to be attracted. In this case the Animari represent life, but in different forms and functions.
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