Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
symbolic imagery, iconography, contemporary exhibition
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
My primary purpose in pursuing this research project has been to enhance my ability to communicate specific ideas through my artwork. It seems rather evident that the contemporary art scene has become increasingly devoid of morals. Critics’ reactions to the bizarre and unwholesome (which seems to be the trend of much of the so-called “cutting-edge” work) are varied. Some would applaud such trash as ‘profound’ and ‘visionary’. Many boundaries have been challenged and discarded. During a trip to New York this summer I visited the Museum of Modern Art. I was not surprised to find some rather disgusting and offensive pieces in the contemporary exhibition area. There are a lot of varying motivations and purposes for creating art out there. As for me, I’ve long had the desire to make the content of my own artwork uplifting and edifying.
Recommended Citation
Carter, Steven and Barton, Garold
(2013)
"Symbolism as a Means of Expression,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2101.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2101