Classic Art Forms

Great art stands alone.

Majestic lines. Abstract forms. Striking subjects.

Great art is boundless in all. An indescribable connection of emotion. Timeless in theory. Spilling over with mood.

Classic art comes in many mediums, but in this post I wish to concentrate on works by the masters of sculpture.

 

Quite possibly the most famous being ‘David’ by Michelangelo.

The subject, lean & stoic (thanks mostly to Keto), peers to his left in quiet confidence.

A true classic masterpiece.

 

 

 

‘Venus de Milo’ by Alexandros of Antioch is another genius classic.

Beauty in its primal sense, this work defines soft, feminine nature (and ample bosom).

 

 

 

Meanwhile, ‘Discobolus’ by Athenian sculptor Myron exemplifies art in athletics.

The human body in pursuit of excellence.  A combination of muscle and mind.

 

 

Yes, these are just three of a multitude of classic sculptured works.

But for as many of the greats….there are countless others considered…(ahem)…”not so great” like this…..

 

 

‘Ashtray’ was a clay piece by nine-year-old, fourth-grader, Doug Ankerman.

Described as a “jumbled mess” by many, Ankerman’s work has no form.

Lacking shape, it is scorned for being uneven & leaning.

 

 

 

In fact, sources believe this was probably thrown together in meer minutes so the young artisan, Doug, wouldn’t be late for lunch.

 

 

 

 

As with most of his works (ending up as ashtrays), practicality was typical in motivation. Thus, notice the indentations for cigarettes.

Note–this piece had forethought in design, capable of nesting five smokes at once!

 

 

 

 

As with all great works of art, the artist claimed this creation by etching his initials and ‘4-B’ denoting his particular art class.

 

 

So, an example of a classic art form? Eh, no way in hell.

Though mocked by many, this wonder has been treasured for over fifty years by the only critic I was inspired to impress, my dear (smoking) mother.

What molds YOUR legacy?