Design or Art?
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- rosegold
Always trying to raise questions, I thought to myself, "what is the difference between design and art?..and are the two overlappig in todays creative environment?"
What do you think NT faithful?
- seed0
Get a Mac.
- rosegold0
?
- spendogg0
Don't start this shit, do a search of the PVN - its all been done before - at nauseum
- seed0
I'm just joking. I hope you find some answers but this has been discussed a million times here. Similar to a Mac vs PC debate.
- rosegold0
It's good seed...to bad I missed those threads though..
- -scarabin-0
design is for a client
art is for yourself
which is where most artists fail at creating true art: they paint to sell, which is graphic design
- visualplane0
There's too much bullshit art out there f*cken up the industry for real artist with natural talents. Hopefully people will see the light some day.
- jpowell0
age old question. and i think scarabin hit the nail on the head.
but, what i'm seeing is that there is almost a fine art aesthetic that is creeping in to commercial art (graphic design)... not the heart and soul of "art", but the look. and sometimes you can't really tell much difference aside from a logo.
- craigatkinson0
design has a function
- jpowell0
art has a function too.
expression of the individual artist. and possibly an "enlightment" or different way of looking at things for the viewer.
- craigatkinson0
but as an object it is functionless
- jpolk0
art (ärt) n.
1. Human effort to imitate, supplement, alter, or counteract the work of nature.
2.
1. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colors, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the sense of beauty, specifically the production of the beautiful in a graphic or plastic medium.
2. The study of these activities.
3. The product of these activities; human works of beauty considered as a group.
3. High quality of conception or execution, as found in works of beauty; aesthetic value.
4. A field or category of art, such as music, ballet, or literature.
5. A nonscientific branch of learning; one of the liberal arts.
6.
1. A system of principles and methods employed in the performance of a set of activities: the art of building.
2. A trade or craft that applies such a system of principles and methods: the art of the lexicographer.
7.
1. Skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation: the art of the baker; the blacksmith's art.
2. Skill arising from the exercise of intuitive faculties: “Self-criticism is an art not many are qualified to practice” (Joyce Carol Oates).
8.
1. arts Artful devices, stratagems, and tricks.
2. Artful contrivance; cunning.
9. Printing. Illustrative material.
- jpolk0
de·sign (d-zn)
v. de·signed, de·sign·ing, de·signs
v. tr.1.
1. To conceive or fashion in the mind; invent: design a good excuse for not attending the conference.
2. To formulate a plan for; devise: designed a marketing strategy for the new product.
2. To plan out in systematic, usually graphic form: design a building; design a computer program.
3. To create or contrive for a particular purpose or effect: a game designed to appeal to all ages.
4. To have as a goal or purpose; intend.
5. To create or execute in an artistic or highly skilled manner.v. intr.
1. To make or execute plans.
2. To have a goal or purpose in mind.
3. To create designs.n.
1.
1. A drawing or sketch.
2. A graphic representation, especially a detailed plan for construction or manufacture.
2. The purposeful or inventive arrangement of parts or details: the aerodynamic design of an automobile; furniture of simple but elegant design.
3. The art or practice of designing or making designs.
4. Something designed, especially a decorative or an artistic work.
5. An ornamental pattern. See Synonyms at figure.
6. A basic scheme or pattern that affects and controls function or development: the overall design of an epic poem.
7. A plan; a project. See Synonyms at plan.
8.
1. A reasoned purpose; an intent: It was her design to set up practice on her own as soon as she was qualified.
2. Deliberate intention: He became a photographer more by accident than by design.
9. A secretive plot or scheme. Often used in the plural: He has designs on my job.
- jpowell0
true craig - in regards to a majority of paintings, mixed media, etc, as an object, art is "functionless".
but when does it cross the line? if this were a sculpture, first expressive, and purely aesthetic. no function.
and then someone says, wait you could sit in that... does it then become design?
- BikeMaker0
Check this book out.
Art as Experience by John Dewey
ISBN: 0-399-50025-1Paul Rand recommended this book in one of his lectures... must read for designers and visual artists alike
- Mimio0
What's "today's creative environment"?
- _me_0
art has meaning.
design has purpose.thats what my old tutor told me way back in the day anyway....
- blackspade0
nice suggestion bikemaker, might give that one a read, ta :)
- Mimio0
Design is applied, it's a communication device/tool.
Art is a self-contained personal expression.