Chapter Thirteen Reading Response - Assignment Example

Chapter Thirteen Reading Response My reading of chapter thirteen enlightened me on how art can be used to create emotional experiences in an abstract setting. The entire chapter was interesting; however, two things stood out. Firstly, I got to learn that art can be used in abstraction. Secondly, I got to understand that art can be used in realism as well. The two works of art I responded to most positively were AIDS Memorial Quilt in San Francisco and Le Corbusier’s ‘Notre-Dame-Du-Haut’.

Both pieces of art are emotionally driven and capture emotions of the audience. For instance, the AIDS Memorial Quilt depicts a solemn commemoration of AIDS victims; a celebration of their lives. Notre-Dame-Du-Haut is a representation of religious discovery through its architectural design. Besides, its interior design provides a cave-like experience.The two works of art I responded to most negatively were Robert Frank’s photograph ‘Trolley, New Orleans’ and Yasujiro Ozu’s photograph ‘Tokyo Story’.

Both pieces of art depict a rather sad state of affairs. In particular, ‘Trolley, New Orleans’ shows the psychological separateness among the Americans despite the façade of well-being in post-war America. ‘Tokyo Story’ is centered on the theme of disillusionment of Japanese families post war. One work of art I would like to know more about is Pompidou Center in Paris, France designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. It is a magnificent piece of architecture beautifully decorated with lights, movable walls and visible escalators.

I am fascinated by creativity; therefore, would be very much interested in learning more about it. Thinking: in the contemporary world, art has metamorphosed into film making and theatre performances. Do they still exert the same experience as photography and painting? A good thesis for research!