Whats the difference between fine art and contemporary art? To an adult it's visually obvious. But to a child knowing the difference is a little confusing. After all, when a child views something they can create (and indeed their are children selling art for thousands of dollars) heralded as fine art, what makes art valuable? To a younger child viewing contemporary art is an experience, and that experience is the art's inherent value. Bright colors, broad brush strokes, shapes, all these elements combined create sensations in a child's mind that touches them emotionally, mentally, and hopefully, spiritually. To an older child, the experience is the same, however, some historic background on the individual artist makes the experience richer. For example,
to see Pablo Picasso's works go from this:
To this:
is in itself intriguing!! What made him change his style from realism to a style called "cubism"? The answers are as interesting as the works themselves!
Art takes you on a journey that is emotional, psychological, and (hopefully) spiritual. That is the value of Art!
