The members of the (artistic) discourse community share several features:
Linguistic/verbal communication:
The artistic discourse community employs its own discourse, characterized by certain features:
- words from science and technology (e.g. de-gas; alkyd resin)
-word-formation (e.g. water-colour, aqua-tint, body-color, aquamarine, etc)
- borrowings (from French: e.g.frottage, sanguine, gouache, and Italian: e.g. sfumato, chiaroscuro, sgraffitto, etc )
- specific phrases (e.g. still life, life-size, color field, nonobjective art, found object, ready-made, etc)
- trademarks/tradenames (e.g. a Picasso, a Chanel, an Impressionist, etc)
- NOMENCLATURES
NOMENCLATURES = hierarchical arrangement of the terminology of an area of study; they are probably the most important characteristic of any specific vocabulary.
Subject-matter identifiable objects, stories, events; "what is depicted?"
Purposes of art (functions that artworks may fulfill - in religious rituals, commemorating, the assertion of power, honoring a person, recording an event, etc)
Processes and materials/media
GENRES = classes of communicative events (spoken or written) that share the same communicative purposes
The genres that we will be studying are:
NOTE: for more detailed information and deeper insight, please consult the following books (in the UAD library) by Anda-Elena Cretiu: An ESP Perspective on Art-Related Discourse, EZway Books, LLC, Las Vegas, NV, 2004, chapter3- An overview of the peculiarities of the discourse about art, pp.71-100; the 1000 terms dictionary at the end may also be of some help + Art Terms - English-Romanian/ Romanian-English Dictionary, CCS, 2015. You may as well consider Discourse and Communication in Visual Arts, CCS, 2014 (pp. 9-68) and 249-259
- a set of common public goals
- mechanisms of intercommunication
- mechanisms to provide information and feedback
- GENRES - which are specific to the common goals
- specific lexis
- discourse expertise in the specific field
TASK 1: Can you exemplify these common features: e.g., what common goals do artists have? What are the mechanisms through which they communicate with each other?
Art and communication: visual + verbal/linguistic
Visual communication: facilitated by such features as theme, subject matter, elements of design, principles of design/composition, iconography (signs, symbols).
The artistic discourse community employs its own discourse, characterized by certain features:
- specific vocabulary (the specific lexis)
- words from science and technology (e.g. de-gas; alkyd resin)
-word-formation (e.g. water-colour, aqua-tint, body-color, aquamarine, etc)
- borrowings (from French: e.g.frottage, sanguine, gouache, and Italian: e.g. sfumato, chiaroscuro, sgraffitto, etc )
- specific phrases (e.g. still life, life-size, color field, nonobjective art, found object, ready-made, etc)
- trademarks/tradenames (e.g. a Picasso, a Chanel, an Impressionist, etc)
- NOMENCLATURES
- specific morphology, syntax, semantics, rhetoric (not significantly different from the general use, yet presenting some peculiarities; see Artspeak and IAE = International Art English)
- specific GENRES
NOMENCLATURES = hierarchical arrangement of the terminology of an area of study; they are probably the most important characteristic of any specific vocabulary.
Subject-matter identifiable objects, stories, events; "what is depicted?"
- representational/abstract/non-representational=nonobjective art
- meaning=content
- title
- iconography + iconology
- line (e.g. dominant/subordinate, smooth/jerky/brusque/jagged)
- shape (e.g. geometric/biomorphic)
- light/dark (value,key)
- mass
- volume
- colour, hue, value, intensity/saturation/purity; primary/secondary/intermediate/analogous/monochromes/warm/cool
- space (overlapped shapes, foreshortening, size, linear=geometric perspective + vanishing point/atmospheric=aerial perspective/realistic space/analogical,abstract space; three/bi-dimensional space
- texture
- time and motion
- sound and smell
- balance (symmetrical/approximately symmetrical/asymmetrical balance)
- focal point
- dominance
- economy
- rhythm
- scale, proportion ("the golden section")
- unity/variety
- open/closed composition
Purposes of art (functions that artworks may fulfill - in religious rituals, commemorating, the assertion of power, honoring a person, recording an event, etc)
Processes and materials/media
- drawing (e.g., in silverpoint, in pastels, etc)
- painting (e.g., in acrylics, oil paint, etc)
- printmaking (relief/intaglio processes/engraving/drypoint/aquatint, etc)
- sculpture (additive/subtractive; modelling, casting, assemblages, etc)
- conceptual, representational, illusionistic, naturalistic, realistic, idealistic, abstract, non-representational;
- Classical/Romantic/Baroque/Impressionistic/Expressionistic, etc
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Task 2: Give 2 examples of how the artist may communicate a specific thing through one or more of the above features of the plastic discourse.
The genres that we will be studying are:
- the critical essay (the formal analysis, the expository essay, the compare and contrast essay, the argumentative essay);
- the essay examination;
- the research paper
- the art review
- the art news
- the artist's statement
- the designer's concept statement
- the artist's blog
- the artist's home page/website
- the exhibition catalog, label, leaflet, card
NOTE: for more detailed information and deeper insight, please consult the following books (in the UAD library) by Anda-Elena Cretiu: An ESP Perspective on Art-Related Discourse, EZway Books, LLC, Las Vegas, NV, 2004, chapter3- An overview of the peculiarities of the discourse about art, pp.71-100; the 1000 terms dictionary at the end may also be of some help + Art Terms - English-Romanian/ Romanian-English Dictionary, CCS, 2015. You may as well consider Discourse and Communication in Visual Arts, CCS, 2014 (pp. 9-68) and 249-259
TASKS: DEADLINE: October 13, 24 hrs.
task 1: Artists often share goals such as:Expressing personal or collective ideas, emotions, or experiences, communicating meaning beyond language, often symbolically.
ReplyDeleteArtists communicate with each other through:workshops,Social media.
Information and Feedback:art reviews,comments and shares.
Genres Specific:gallery labels.
Discourse expertise:fluency in using appropriate terminology and concepts,ability to analyze and interpret works using art-specific language.
task 2:Communicating emotion:Color (Hue, Value, Intensity) the artist uses cool, desaturated blues and greys to evoke sadness,composition (the figure is placed off in an asymmetrical way, to emit isolation),Brightness(low contrast and dim lighting further suggest emotional heaviness).
An artist can uses formal elements (color, composition, brightness) to communicate a mood of loneliness or emotional struggle, without needing words.
Dracea Luca-Vlad
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Anul 2
Task 1:
Communication in Art, Visual and Verbal
Art is a means of communication through which artists convey ideas and emotions, using both visual and verbal language. Visual communication is based on themes, subjects, elements and design principles, such as line, shape, colour or space, but also on iconography — symbols loaded with cultural or personal meanings. For example, religious symbols such as the cross or the dove are easily recognized and understood by the public.
In addition to the image, art has a specific verbal language, consisting of technical terms (watercolor, glaze), borrowed words (sfumato, ready-made) and special expressions. These form an organized vocabulary, which helps to understand and discuss the work.
Artists have common goals, such as transmitting messages, exploring innovation and reflecting social reality. By combining visual and verbal communication, art becomes a complex dialogue between the creator and the viewer.
Task 2:
Communication in art through the characteristics of plastic discourse
Artists use different elements of plastic discourse, such as color, shape, symbols, and composition, to convey messages and emotions.
A first example is the use of the color white and the symbol of the dove to express peace and purity. The color white creates a calm atmosphere, and the dove is a recognized symbol of peace. Together, these effectively communicate the message without words.
A second example is the transmission of tension through sharp shapes and asymmetrical composition. Jagged shapes and abrupt lines, combined with a disorderly arrangement, create the sensation of unrest and conflict, making the message visually clear and strong.
Thus, through these characteristics, the artist communicates complex ideas and deep emotions, transforming art into an accessible and effective visual language.
Task.1.
ReplyDelete1.The artist have many goals such as:
- Personal and social expression
- Stimulating creativity
- Exploring their own identity
- Developing self confidence
- Promoting culture
- Facilitating the acces of the public to art
- Supporting communities
- Create new artistic mediums
- Promote partnership between culture and other fields such as architecture, environment, urbanism
2. The artist use their creations to express himself by expressing one's own emotions and inner lives . Through the artistic process, artists can discover and develop their own identity, becoming more authentic and resilient. By making decisions, experimenting new technics or new expression forms, taking risks to be subject to public criticism or opprobrium, artists gain autonomy and greater self-confidence. Many artists want to contribute to social cohesion and community development by getting involved in artistic projects. Art can be a tool to generate change, by participating in social projects such as those to support the elderly and disadvantaged children through art. Artists support and disseminate contemporary art, including in new fields such as digital art and multimedia.
To communicate, artists use words that have specific meanings within the artistic field. For example usual words that are using in art specific context (brush, glazing, installation etc),word-formation such as “water-color’, ‘aquamarine”,”aqua-tint”,trademarks such “a Picasso”, “a Chanel”, “an Impresionist”,”a Mone’, specific phrase such as “stil-life”, “color field”,’Ready-made”,Borowings as”frottage””guashe” “sfumato”,” chiaroscuro”, are examples of words used in art communications which have the same meaning for the artist all over the world. It’s easy to communicate if the basic specific vocabulary is well learned.
Task2. An artist's statement:
" I don’t have two lives . This is one life and Colours and artistic expresions are for me part of this life. I cannot imagine world without colors . I imagine everything in beautiful vivid colours that bring me the feeling of boundless joy. I’d like to share this fealing with everybody".
Părăuan Francesca Lorelai
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Task 1:
Common features for artists nowadays are, in my opinion: the topic of their artwork, possibily based on today’s world’s problems like politics, or civil rights and so on; their goal: make people get a deeper understanding of important topics or ideas through color, shape and structure or other different ways; the source of inspiration, that may come from social media or different platforms; the specific vocabulary, that is often easy to understand in any language, because the words are very similar.
Artists communicate with each other and with the public through: the social market, in which they sell or showcase the artworks, easily accessible with free social media platforms, or paid ads; websites made especially for the artist’s community; local, international or worldwide spread communities, online or in real life and galleries (made for the viewers but it is also a way for artists to get to know each other’s art).
Task 2:
Example 1: through formal elements, if the artist decides to use “tense” and irregular lines in his drawing, it creates a dynamic composition and you can understand he was trying to communicate feeling of anger, tension, frustration and so on. ("Composition VII" by Wassily Kandinsky)
Example 2: through subject-matter, the artist often may use iconography, to express a subtle, deeper meaning of something, because often, metaphors give a reflective, profound meaning to things, like: a snake to represent the temptation, sin, danger etc.; a rose, meaning love, passion; butterflies for rebirth, cycle, transformation tec. ("The Birth of Venus" by Sandro Botticelli)
1. Artists share common goals such as expressing ideas, emotions, and concepts, while creating aesthetic experiences for their audience. They communicate both visually through artworks like paintings, installations, sculptures, and performances and verbally, by artist statements, critical essays, exhibition texts, or interviews. Communication also occurs digitally (through websites and social media) and institutionally (galleries and museums). Feedback and information are exchanged through critiques, artist talks, reviews, and discussions, both in person and online. Within this discourse community, members use specialized genres (artist’s statements, critical essays, art reviews) and a shared vocabulary drawn from artistic techniques and theory, developing expertise in interpreting and producing art-related texts.
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- Emotional Expression: An artist can convey tension or chaos by using asymmetrical composition, sharp lines, and strong color contrasts like red and black—like expressionists such as Munch visualized inner turmoil and anxiety.
-Spiritual symbolism: Through iconography, such as a dove representing peace or divine light symbolized by gold tones, an artist communicates spiritual or transcendental messages that the audience interprets through knowledge.
Hodiș Thomas Anul II
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Task 1
In the art community, people usually share the same goals for example expressing ideas or emotions and communicating visually. They share their work through exhibitions, galleries, or online platforms.Feedback often comes from other artists or the public in form of reviews or critiques. There are also specific texts like artist statements or exihibition catalogs that explain their artworks. The language artists use has its own art terms for example: composition, chiaroscuro, texture, or installation, sometimes borrowed for other languages. People in this field have a very different way of communicating many times using a visual way of expressing things.
Task 2
„Michelangelo’s David” shows power and perfection through its size and proportions. The statue is very big and idealized, not completely realistic, but that makes it look more heroic. The calm face and confident pose give a feeling of balance and control, like the figure is both human and divine at the same time.
“Van Gogh’s Starry Night” has strong colors and fast circular brushstrokes to express emotion and movement. The contrast between the blue sky and yellow stars makes the painting feel alive. You can feel his energy and emotions, like sadness and hope mixed togheter, just by looking at the colors and the way the lines move.
Ispir Alexandru-Leonardo, Textile Arts-Textile Design, Anul 2 , instead of one classroom homework
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Artists form a distinct discourse community whose shared goals—such as expressing ideas, documenting experiences, and engaging viewers—are supported by a rich system of visual and verbal communication. Through visual elements like line, color, texture, and composition, as well as through a specialized linguistic vocabulary shaped by terminology, nomenclatures, and genres, artists communicate with one another and with society. These intertwined visual and verbal mechanisms allow artists not only to convey meaning in their work, but also to participate in a broader cultural conversation about style, technique, and artistic purpose.
Task 2
Example 1
An artist who wants to show sadness might paint using cool colors like blue and grey, and use soft, drooping lines that make the scene feel heavy or quiet. They might also leave a lot of empty space around the subject to suggest loneliness. A simple title like “The Quiet Corner” helps the viewer understand the mood even more. When the work appears in an exhibition label or catalog, a short note can explain that the artist used calm colors and gentle lines to express a feeling of sadness.
Example 2
An artist who wants to talk about pollution could build a sculpture out of recycled plastic bottles or pieces of trash. These materials themselves act as symbols, reminding the viewer of waste and environmental damage. The artist might arrange the objects tightly together to make the viewer feel overwhelmed, just like the planet is overwhelmed by pollution. A brief artist’s statement can explain that the artwork uses real trash to show how pollution affects our world, helping the message reach the audience more clearly.
Oprian Maya Gabriela design textil anul II, instead of one classroom homework:
ReplyDeleteTask 1;Artists usually share a few simple goals: they want to express ideas and emotions, to make meaning, and to connect with other people. Because of this, they use different ways of communicating—both visually and verbally.
Visually, artists communicate through things like theme, subject matter, color, line, shape, space, texture, and composition. These elements act like a shared visual language. For example, warm colors can suggest energy, a jagged line can express tension, and a balanced composition can feel calm. Artists also use symbols and iconography—like a dove for peace or a skull for mortality—so that other artists and viewers understand the ideas behind the work.
Verbally, the art world uses its own specialized vocabulary. Some words are everyday terms with a new meaning in art , others come from science or different languages . There are also fixed phrases such as still life or color field, and even names that become labels, like a Picasso. All this creates a shared “art language” that helps artists describe techniques, materials, styles, and concepts clearly.
In short, artists communicate with each other through a mix of visual elements and specialized language. This helps them express what they want to say, understand each other’s work, and work toward their common goal: making meaningful art.
Task 2:
Example 1
An artist can show sadness just by using visual elements. For instance, they might use dark colors, soft lines, and a lot of shadow. Even if the artwork has no people in it, the mood created by these choices communicates the feeling clearly.
Example 2
An artist can also communicate energy or excitement by using bright colors, diagonal lines, and strong contrasts. A composition that feels dynamic and unbalanced can make the viewer feel movement or intensity, almost like the artwork is “alive.”
Biro Anna, painting department, 2nd year
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A common goal all artists have is to express their point of view of the world or certain subject matters in a (hopefully) unique and sincere way.
Artists may communicate at expositions, which is a good place to form connections and relationships that nay help their career, apart from enjoying the art that is exposed. Another way to communicate is online, however in my opinion not as helpful or authentic if the focus is on messaging/texting, but it is a good way of finding out new artists all around the world, see their works posted online and even initiating conversations.
Task 2
Visual artists are very good at expressing ideas without words. For example, in order to express a feeling rather than an idea or a story, some artists may choose to paint abstract works that convey a certain feeling just by using the way the paint looks on the canvas. Composition is also an important way to convey the desired message; for example upward diagonals a more positive feeling and a motivated character, while downward diagonals represent a more pessimistic view.
Task 1:
ReplyDeleteAlthough individual intentions may differ, all artists and members of the art community all share the common goals such as: the purpose to create, express, and interpret meaning through visual forms. Through their work, artists communicate ideas, emotions, personal identities, and cultural experiences, while constantly exploring materials, styles, and concepts. Art is not only a form of expression, but also a way to influence how people see the world, encourage reflection, raise social awareness, and preserve artistic creation within a cultural or historical context.
Communication in the artistic community happens both visually and verbally. Artists mainly communicate through their artworks and exhibitions, which allow ideas to be experienced directly. At the same time, they rely on spoken and written forms of communication such as artist talks, essays, reviews, catalogues, and online platforms to explain, interpret, and discuss art. Information and feedback circulate through criticism, academic research, peer discussions, and public response. This form of discourse uses specific genres with clear purposes, such as the artist’s statement or the critical essay, and a specialized vocabulary in which common words take on art-specific meanings. This shared language helps artists and critics express ideas clearly and communicate effectively within the artistic field.
Task 2:
Example 1: Communicating tension through line, contrast, and composition
An artist may communicate inner tension or emotional pressure through visual elements that feel charged and active rather than calm. Jagged or uneven lines can suggest instability, while sudden changes in rhythm or direction create a sense of interruption or unease. Strong contrasts between light and dark intensify this effect, highlighting conflict or opposition within the composition. Instead of aiming for harmony, the artwork might feel slightly unbalanced, reflecting a state of alertness or unease. Through these aspect related choices, the viewer does not simply look at an emotion but experiences it directly through the visual structure of the image.
Example 2: Communicating power through scale and composition
An artist may communicate authority or dominance by depicting a figure at a much larger scale than others, placing the subject at the focal point of the composition, and using symmetrical balance to suggest order and control. The choice of durable materials, such as stone or bronze, can further reinforce ideas of permanence and strength. In this case, meaning is trasmitted through proportion, composition, and material, allowing the artwork to express power or importance without relying on verbal explanation.
Ciubăncan Maria
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Task 1
1. Common Goals
Artists don't just work alone; they share public objectives.
Example: To innovate a new style, to comment on social issues, or to achieve professional status by getting work into a museum.
2. Mechanisms of Intercommunication
These are the "tools" artists use to talk to each other.
Example: Social media (Instagram/Behance), gallery exhibitions, and art journals or magazines.
3. Information and Feedback
This is how the community "polices" itself and helps members grow.
Example: The "Crit" (Critique)—a formal session where peers and teachers look at a work and provide verbal feedback.
4. Genres (Specific Formats)
These are specific types of communication used only in the art world.
Example: The Artist Statement (a written explanation of the work) or a Gallery Catalog.
5. Specific Lexis (Special Language)
Artists use a "secret language" that allows them to be precise.
Example: Words like composition, medium, negative space, or conceptualism.
6. Discourse Expertise
The community has a hierarchy of knowledge.
Example: A Curator or Professor acts as the expert who guides the "novices" (students) and decides what is high-quality art.
Task 2
Example 1: Communicating "Calm and Order"
If an artist wants the viewer to feel peace or stability, they use these specific features:
Balance: They use Symmetrical Balance (making both sides of the art look the same).
Line: They use Horizontal Lines (like a flat horizon), which the human brain associates with rest.
Color: They choose Cool Colors (blues and greens) with Low Intensity (soft, not bright).
Space: They leave plenty of Open Space (economy) so the work doesn't feel crowded.
Example 2: Communicating "Energy and Action"
If an artist wants to show movement or excitement, they change the visual "slang":
Line: They use Diagonal Lines and Jagged Lines. Diagonals feel like they are falling or running, creating "Time and Motion."
Color: They use Warm Colors (reds and yellows) at High Saturation (very bright) to grab attention.
Focal Point: They use Dominance to make one bright shape stand out against a dark background, forcing your eye to move quickly to that spot.
Texture: They might use Impasto (thick, bumpy paint) to make the surface look rough and "alive."
Task 1:
ReplyDeleteThe artistic discourse community shares several common features.
Common goals:
Artists aim to express ideas and emotions, explore aesthetics, communicate cultural or social messages, innovate artistic forms, and engage audiences.
Mechanisms of intercommunication:
Artists communicate through artworks (visual communication), exhibitions, galleries, social media, artist talks, interviews, and discussions.
Information and feedback:
Feedback is provided through critiques, reviews, exhibition catalogues, academic articles, and audience responses.
Genres:
Typical genres include artworks (painting, sculpture, performance), artist statements, manifestos, exhibition catalogues, and critical essays.
Specific lexis:
Artists use specialized vocabulary such as medium, composition, abstraction, representation, installation, and concept.
Discourse expertise:
Members gain expertise through artistic practice, education, and knowledge of art history and theory, combining visual and verbal communication.
Task 2:
Example 1: Communicating calm and harmony
An artist may communicate calm and balance by using formal elements and principles of design. For instance, a monochromatic cool colour palette (blues and greens), smooth lines, and symmetrical balance create a sense of order and tranquility. A closed composition and unity further reinforce the feeling of stability and harmony.
Example 2: Communicating power and authority
An artist may express power and dominance through scale, composition, and subject matter. A life-size or larger-than-life figure, placed at the focal point, with strong vertical lines and high contrast between light and dark, suggests authority. The meaning can be reinforced verbally through the title and iconography, linking the image to themes of leadership or control.
Rus Denisa Iulia;ceramics; year 3
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The artistic discourse community shares several common features.
Common goals:
Artists aim to express ideas and emotions, explore aesthetics, communicate cultural or social messages, innovate artistic forms, and engage audiences.
Mechanisms of intercommunication:
Artists communicate through artworks (visual communication), exhibitions, galleries, social media, artist talks, interviews, and discussions.
Information and feedback:
Feedback is provided through critiques, reviews, exhibition catalogues, academic articles, and audience responses.
Genres:
Typical genres include artworks (painting, sculpture, performance), artist statements, manifestos, exhibition catalogues, and critical essays.
Specific lexis:
Artists use specialized vocabulary such as medium, composition, abstraction, representation, installation, and concept.
Discourse expertise:
Members gain expertise through artistic practice, education, and knowledge of art history and theory, combining visual and verbal communication.
Task 2:
Example 1: Communicating calm and harmony
An artist may communicate calm and balance by using formal elements and principles of design. For instance, a monochromatic cool colour palette (blues and greens), smooth lines, and symmetrical balance create a sense of order and tranquility. A closed composition and unity further reinforce the feeling of stability and harmony.
Example 2: Communicating power and authority
An artist may express power and dominance through scale, composition, and subject matter. A life-size or larger-than-life figure, placed at the focal point, with strong vertical lines and high contrast between light and dark, suggests authority. The meaning can be reinforced verbally through the title and iconography, linking the image to themes of leadership or control.
Task1:
ReplyDeleteArtists share common goals such as expressing ideas, emotions, and messages about society, religion, or politics, while exploring self-expression and creating aesthetic value. They communicate through artworks, exhibitions, galleries, and online platforms, and they exchange feedback via critiques, reviews, discussions, and artist statements. The artistic community also uses specific genres and a specialized vocabulary, including terms like brush, composition, and chiaroscuro, to share and interpret ideas.
Task2:
An artist can communicate calmness by using symmetrical balance, soft lines, and cool colors, creating a peaceful feeling in the artwork. Conversely, movement and tension can be expressed through diagonal or jagged lines, strong contrasts, and bright colors, giving a sense of energy and dynamism.
Rus Denisa Maria
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Task 1
Artists share common goals like expressing personal ideas, commenting on society, or exploring emotions. They communicate through exhibitions, online portfolios, social media, workshops, and artist talks. Feedback comes from critics, peers, and the audience, helping them improve their work. They use special art vocabulary, such as terms for techniques (sfumato, collage, frottage) or for genres (still life, ready-made). Knowing this language and how to analyze artworks makes them experts in their field and part of the same art community.
Task 2
An artist can show energy or chaos using bright, clashing colors and jagged lines. By combining color, line, and composition, the artist can communicate moods or ideas without any words, letting the visual elements speak for themselves.
Toth Kriszta Bianca
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Anul II
Task 1.
Common features of the artistic discourse community:
Common goals: expressing ideas and emotions, communicating meaning, reflecting society, creating and interpreting art.
Intercommunication: exhibitions, galleries, art schools, artist talks, critiques, blogs, websites.
Information & feedback: art reviews, criticism, peer critiques, exhibition texts.
Genres: artist’s statement, art review, critical essay, exhibition catalogue.
Specific lexis: specialized vocabulary
Discourse expertise: knowledge of styles, techniques, materials, and art terminology.
Task 2.
Example 1: Communicating tension or anxiety
An artist may use jagged or abrupt lines, strong contrasts of light and dark, asymmetrical balance, and intense, saturated colors. These formal elements create visual instability and rhythm, which convey emotional tension, conflict, or inner turmoil.
Example 2: Communicating spirituality or calm
An artist may choose abstract or non-representational forms, monochromatic or cool color palettes, and an open composition. The use of large areas of color, simplified shapes, and reduced detail encourages contemplation and suggests transcendence, silence, or spiritual depth rather than narrative meaning.
Hutter Doris-Maya
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Task 1:
As an art student, I see the artistic community as a space where everyone shares common goals like expressing ideas, exploring creativity, communicating emotions, and connecting with culture and society through art. We communicate with each other in so many ways—through critiques, workshops, exhibitions, online platforms, and casual studio talks—and we give feedback through peer reviews, discussions, and writing in journals or blogs. Art speaks both visually and verbally: visually through composition, color, line, shape, space, texture, and iconography, which all work together to tell a story or express meaning; verbally through artist statements, essays, exhibition texts, and the special vocabulary of art that turns ordinary words into something new and precise, like ”chiaroscuro”, ”ready-made”, or ”aquatint”. Being part of this community means learning the language, genres, and rules of art while also experimenting with them to express something unique and personal.
Task 2:
I love noticing how artists communicate so much without a single word. For example, they can use color, line, and composition to make us feel something—like jagged, chaotic lines, deep shadows, and clashing colors can immediately give a sense of tension or unrest, almost like the painting is vibrating with emotion, as in Expressionist works. Another way is through iconography and scale—placing a figure in the center, larger than everything else, surrounded by symbolic objects, instantly tells us that this person is powerful, important, or even divine. And it doesn’t stop there: all of this is amplified through genres like the artist’s statement, exhibition labels, or critical essays, which spill the secrets behind the choices, helping the audience understand not just what they see, but what the artist means and feels. It’s like the artwork and the words together become this full conversation with the viewer.
Solomon Cristiana-Ioana
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Task 1
Every artist works in a different style and context. We know this already, but at the end of the day the members of the artistic discourse community do have several goals in common. One of those goals is to craft meaning, and to share it through visual forms by using spaces, objects and symbols to express both themselves and other values, ideas or emotions. They aim to experiment with techniques and materials as well as subjects in order to contribute to the never-ending development of art as a way to respond to social realities, which gives artistic production a broader social role.
Community in the art world is built by communication, both in the linguistic and visual sense. Linguistically, communication happens through artist statements, critical essays, exhibition catalogues, reviews, lectures, and digital platforms. Visually, communication is achieved through artworks, exhibitions, installations and performances, where meaning is transmitted through subject matter, composition, and symbolic elements. Together, these shared practices and linguistic conventions enable effective communication within the artistic field.
Task 2
Movement and rhythm: An artist may suggest movement and dynamics by using diagonal lines to guide the viewer’s eyes across the canvas. Continuous motion can be created by irregular rhythms and open and slightly unstable composition reinforce the impression of action. By using these means, a static image can radiate energy and boldness.
Personal mythology and symbolism: One example of a simple motif used to convey a hidden meaning though personal iconography is Leonora Carrington, who uses cats as a way to portray the bridge between the mundane and the subconscious realms. The felines are a stand in for female empowerment and at the same time are guardians of the afterlife.
Murărescu Maria
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Anul II
TASK 1
Artists aim to express ideas and emotions, communicate meaning, record events, and influence or reflect society. They communicate through artworks, exhibitions, galleries/museums, art schools, criticism, artist statements, and social media.
They use specialized art vocabulary (like sfumato), fixed phrases, nomenclatures, and specific genres (criticism, catalogues, essays).
TASK 2
An artist can communicate religious meaning through iconography and color, using symbols such as the cross, halo, dove (Holy Spirit), lamb (sacrifice), and gold (divinity).
They can also communicate movement and tension through line and composition, using diagonal or zigzag lines, open composition, and symbols like stormy skies, broken forms, or flowing drapery to suggest action and instability.
Lazar Alexandru Andrei
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Task 1
The artistic discourse community is made up of artists, critics, curators, historians, designers, and audiences who share common public goals and modes of communication. One of their main goals is to create, interpret, and communicate meaning through artworks, whether aesthetic, emotional, cultural, or social. Another important goal is the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of artistic knowledge and practices.
Members of this community communicate through both visual and verbal means. Visual communication relies on subject matter, formal elements (such as line, colour, space, texture, and volume), principles of design (balance, rhythm, unity, proportion), and iconography. Verbal or linguistic communication occurs through specialized genres such as artist statements, critical essays, art reviews, exhibition catalogues, and academic research papers. These genres help circulate ideas and provide feedback.
The artistic discourse community uses a specific lexis, including everyday words used in art-specific contexts, technical and scientific terms, borrowings from languages like French and Italian, fixed phrases, and organized nomenclatures. This shared vocabulary and discourse expertise allow effective communication and interpretation within the field.
Task 2
Artists communicate meaning by deliberately choosing and combining features of the plastic discourse. For instance, emotional tension or anxiety can be expressed through jagged lines, distorted shapes, asymmetrical balance, and strong contrasts in colour. These visual elements convey instability and inner turmoil without the need for explicit narrative content.
Another example is the communication of power or authority. This may be achieved through monumental scale, centralized and symmetrical composition, a strong focal point, and durable materials such as stone or bronze. Such features have often been used in commemorative or political art to emphasize dominance, permanence, and control.
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Task 1
Artists belong to a specific discourse community because they share common goals, ways of communication, and a specialized language. One of their main goals is to express ideas, emotions, or social messages through visual means. Artists also aim to communicate with the public, explore new forms of expression, and reflect the world around them.
Artists communicate with each other and with the audience through exhibitions, workshops, art schools, social media platforms, artist statements, reviews, and catalogs. These are mechanisms that allow both communication and feedback. In addition, artists use specific genres, such as the critical essay, the art review, or the artist’s statement, which serve clear communicative purposes within the art world.
Art communication is both visual and verbal. Visual communication relies on elements such as subject matter, line, color, shape, composition, and symbols. Verbal communication uses a specific vocabulary, including technical terms, borrowed words, and fixed expressions that help describe and analyze artworks clearly and accurately.
Task 2
Example 1
An artist can communicate calm and harmony through color and composition. Soft, warm colors combined with a balanced and symmetrical composition can create a peaceful atmosphere and make the viewer feel relaxed.
Example 2
Tension or conflict can be expressed through sharp lines, dark colors, and an asymmetrical composition. These formal elements suggest instability and emotional pressure, allowing the artist to communicate strong feelings without using words.
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Task 1 – The Artistic Discourse Community
The artistic discourse community consists of artists and art professionals who share common aims, ways of communication, and a specialized language. Art functions as a system of communication based on both visual and verbal codes.
Artists share common goals, such as expressing ideas and emotions, exploring visual form, and responding to social, cultural, or historical contexts. Artworks may also serve functions like commemorating events, conveying beliefs, or expressing power and identity.
Communication in the art world occurs through visual means, such as artworks and exhibitions, and through verbal means, including artist statements, exhibition catalogs, critical essays, reviews, and academic texts. Digital platforms like blogs and websites further support interaction and feedback.
The discourse is organized into specific genres, such as the critical essay, research paper, art review, and artist’s statement, each with a clear communicative purpose. It also uses a specialized vocabulary, where everyday words gain technical meanings and foreign or scientific terms are common. These terms are structured into nomenclatures that classify styles, techniques, and materials.
Task 2 – Meaning through Plastic Discourse
Artists communicate meaning through the elements and principles of plastic discourse, not only through subject matter. Formal choices strongly influence how an artwork is interpreted.
For instance, power and authority can be suggested through large scale, symmetrical balance, and a central composition, which create a sense of stability and dominance. Iconographic symbols can further reinforce this message.
By contrast, emotional tension may be expressed through jagged lines, intense colors, irregular rhythm, and distorted space. These formal elements generate a feeling of instability and conflict, even in abstract or non-representational works.
Thus, plastic discourse enables artists to communicate ideas and emotions visually, without relying on verbal explanation.
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The members of the artistic discourse community share common features. One main goal is to create and share art that communicates ideas, emotions, or cultural values. They also want to learn from each other and develop their artistic skills.
Artists communicate with each other through different mechanisms. Visual communication uses features like theme, subject-matter, formal elements (line, shape, color, space) and principles of design (balance, rhythm, unity). Verbal communication uses specific vocabulary and phrases, borrowings from other languages (like sfumato, gouache, chiaroscuro), trademarks (a Picasso), and nomenclatures. Other mechanisms include journals, art magazines, exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and online platforms where artists give and receive feedback.
Example: Painters in the Renaissance communicated ideas about religion and society through the careful placement of figures, gestures, and symbolic objects in paintings, like in Botticelli’s Primavera.
Example: Contemporary artists use social media and artist blogs to share ideas, explain concepts, or show their work in progress, which allows them to get feedback and communicate visually and verbally.
Task 2
Communicating emotion through color and light
An artist can create a mood using color and light. For example, in Edvard Munch’s The Scream, the dark, swirling sky with contrasting bright red and orange colors communicates anxiety and fear. The lines and shapes also make the feeling of chaos stronger.
Communicating ideas or messages through subject-matter and iconography
An artist can use objects, gestures, or symbols to communicate cultural or social ideas. For example, in Picasso’s Guernica, the distorted figures, broken shapes, and dark palette communicate the horror and suffering caused by war. The objects like the broken sword or the lamp symbolize hope and destruction at the same time
Task 1:
ReplyDeleteMembers of the art discourse community share public goals such as the exploration of aesthetic theories, the documentation of art history, or the challenge of existing cultural norms through visual media. They communicate with each other through specific mechanisms like art journals, exhibition catalogs, and gallery openings, which provide a space for both information sharing and professional feedback. Within these circles, artists and critics use a specialized lexis including terms like "sfumato" or "readymade" to discuss complex concepts efficiently. They also rely on specific genres, such as the artist’s statement or the formal analysis, to ensure their goals are understood by other experts in the field.
Task 2:
An artist can communicate a specific emotion or message by manipulating formal elements like color and value. For example, using a palette of high-intensity, warm colors like red and orange can signal a sense of warmness or passion. Another way to communicate is through the principle of scale and proportion. By making a central figure much larger than the surrounding elements, the artist communicates the dominance or spiritual importance of that character, ensuring the audience recognizes them as the focal point of the work.