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Artworks that can be found in museums are not only worshipped and gawked over, but
are also worth a pretty penny. If an artwork that is well known is placed on a different medium or
used in a different context, it can affect the meaning and interpretation. It can even dramatically
change the original response. Art influences and designs change over time. The popularization of
intricate designs and artworks on items ranging from dishware to clothing is an increasing trend
that, even though it is cool and can represent ones love of the arts, can be detrimental to the
original masterpiece.
In Disneys movie, Frozen, The Swing can be seen.
Those who are not familiar with the original artwork see no
wrong doing or have a realization of the actual meaning.
This depiction changes the watchers views, having the
picture seem like an innocent girl being pushed by a lover.
The princess, Ana, even poses like the maiden after
jumping on the couch.
(Image: Mkl325, Blissfully
Unaware)
Rococo
(Image: Journeys)
(Image: McCarthy)
A change in medium isnt the only affecting power for a viewer. Location also becomes
an effect on opinion. Modern and abstract artworks are simplistic and could be done by anyone,
but once its put in a museum and done by a famous artist, the value increases tremendously.
Artwork has been around for a long time and has changed over time. Original pieces of
art can have their meanings and viewers opinions about them manipulated with simple things
like a change in medium or context value, rarity, and admiration changes as well.
SOURCES
Journeys (Shoe Company). Dr. Martens Pascal 8-Eye Hell Boot. Digital image.
Journeys Shoes, n.d. Web. 23 Nov. 2015. <http://m.journeys.com/product?
id=283124>.
Lim, Mr. Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow, 1930. Piet Mondrian. Digital
image. Computer Art. 2013-15 Mr. Ed Lim and His Students., n.d. Web. 23 Nov.
2015. <http://limcomputerart.weebly.com/dlt.html>.
McCarthy, Ashlee. The Garden of Earthly Delights. Digital image. N.p., 11 Apr.
2013. Web. 23 Nov. 2015. <https://ashleemccarthy.wordpress.com/2013/04/11/thegarden-of-earthly-delights-1510/>.
Mkl325 (Username). Blissfully Unaware. Digital image. My Life Thus Far: A
Study of Art, Travels and Insanity. 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 23 Nov. 2015.
<https://kateloughran.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/fragonard-and-frozen/>.
Mkl325 (Username). The Swing. Digital image. My Life Thus Far: A Study of
Art, Travels and Insanity. 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 23 Nov. 2015.
<https://kateloughran.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/fragonard-and-frozen/>.