M15: Art Concepts and Da Vincian Principles

Art App. Module 15, Soulmaking, Appropriation, and Improvisation

Crafting Images

The process of creating visual representations through various art forms like drawing, sketching, sculpting, dancing, poetry, music, and filmmaking.

Crafting Stories

Creating narratives through personal reflections, values, emotions, and can be depicted using photos, music, and impactful writing.

Crafting Instruments

Instruments are seen as bridges to the unknown, producing sounds that transcend thoughts and emotions and aid in exploring the impact of music on the soul.

Crafting Movements

The concept that life is movement and rhythms, with artists drawing inspiration from the dynamics of life, symbolizing highs and lows.

Crafting Techniques

The reflection of an artist's life experiences in their art, emphasizing a methodological approach while allowing for creative improvisation.

Improvisation

The act of creating without planning, characterized by spontaneity, which can lead to unique and distinctive artworks.

Appropriation

The practice of borrowing elements from other artworks, which can create issues of authorship and responsibility in art.

Five Acts of Cultural Appropriation

Object, content, style, motif, and subject appropriation; categories that define how cultural elements are borrowed and utilized.

Curiosità

An insatiably curious mindset that demands a quest for continuous learning and inquiry through questions like 'what if' and 'how come'.

Dimostrazione

The commitment to testing knowledge through experiences and learning from mistakes, embodying hands-on engagement with life.

Sensazione

The continual refinement of the senses, especially sight, to enhance and enliven one’s experiences.

Sfumato

Embracing confusion and paradox, acknowledging uncertainty, and being comfortable with the unknown.

Arte/Scienza

The balance between art and science, combining logic with imagination.

Corporalitá

The cultivation of physical fitness, beauty, and poise as important aspects of one's overall abilities.

Connessione

The recognition and appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena.