“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” wrote Margaret Hamilton in her best known novel Molly Bawn. This quote means that different people find different things beautiful and those that disagree opinions don’t matter. Beauty cannot be judged objectively especially when it comes to art. Art isn’t just about what is on a canvas and the outer appeal it holds to the viewer. Art holds a deeper meaning in everyday life, and can be applied in any given scenario.
The word ‘Art’ is most commonly associated with pieces of work in a gallery or museum, whether it’s paintings or sculptures. However, there is so much more to art than what you see displayed in galleries. The truth is, without being aware of it, we are surrounded by art on an everyday basis.…show more content… The vibrant colors used to mask all her curves all while on a floral backdrop. Small white fragrant flowers surrounding the women as she stares miraculously into the viewer’s eyes; grasping all doubt the viewer may have on whatever they are going through. She smiles with her red lipstick on confident with the body she has, enslaving all with her eyes. Although, the painting may seem to be provocative there is no doubt that this is a beautiful piece. Even with the woman’s breast out that isn’t even the first thing I noticed about the painting. The colors use of blue, orange and yellows to create this human who can ultimately take someone’s breath away.
According to Delistraty, “The times that people recorded the highest levels of happiness and life satisfaction were during sexually intimate moments… when at a museum, or an an art exhibit.” (Beauty-Happiness Connection) This quote shows how the art I picked accurately defines what he is explaining. The art piece portrays both a woman who is simply beautiful and a source of art in itself. Rachael Faye uses both the intimate moment and the use of art in her painting. Since it isn’t hard to notice that the women is naked, it is easier to admire the beauty she
