Work of art

The word of art ( from Old High German WERC, related to ancient Greek Ϝ έργον / u̯érgon / "work work ", see its etymology ) generally the product of artistic creation. Colloquially expressed in this expression often admiration for the masterly, unique or aesthetically successful execution. The colloquial use of "work of art " means "beautiful " perceived impressions from almost all areas. In the distinction between artwork and non - artwork thereby expresses the concept of art.

The concept of the artwork learned throughout its history various definitions, some of which are further partly narrower and. Tighter definitions do not organize this every artistic product the status of the "work " to. One example is Theodor W. Adorno's concept of the autonomous work of art that captures only a very limited part only of Western art. Other definitions endeavor to capture a broad spectrum of art. An example of this is the concept of the artwork, Walter Benjamin in his essay The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction applies and who seeks, and new art forms, the status of the "work " award.

Works of fine art are often shown in museums and galleries, but can also be privately owned and therefore often inaccessible to the public. While museums of the arts create collections of works of art, to make it accessible to the public, are galleries selling art spaces in which it comes to the sale of the works on display at public or private collectors. The artist who sells his work, has little influence over the fate of the work; just as he does not benefit from the additional sales.

At a certain level of awareness of art in their quality by art critics and art historians are rated publicly.

In contrast the work of art and the art of expression object that identifies objects that have besides the fact an artistic impression, also fulfill another purpose exist, how they produce Decorative Arts ( Applied Arts ) or handicrafts, but also, for example, the architecture.

Forms and genres

  • In the literature: literary work
  • Poem
  • Narration: fable, short story, fairy tale art, short story, novel, epic, epic poem
  • Essay, aphorism
  • Radioplay
  • Feature
  • Feature
  • Short film
  • Experimental Film
  • Television Film
  • Opera, operetta, oratorio, cantata
  • Song, madrigal, chanson, Couplet
  • Sonata, string quartet, symphony ...
  • Plastic art, sculpture, object art, collage, Décollage, environment, Relief
  • Paintings, urban art, graffiti, graphics, print graphics, blurring
  • Photography, photomontage, poster art
  • Performance, happening,
  • Fountains, monuments, memorials, portals (Bronze door )
  • Action art, happenings, Fluxus
  • Land art, installation, graffiti, street art
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