In what ways is it determined that a Van Gogh sells for $152 million or a Picasso for $158 million?
Like this idea. Would recommend author to look at art prices throughout the centuries. Have they always been high, or is this a more recent occurrence? – Ashley Allen10 years ago
It might also be worth looking at whether genre influences the price flux throughout the centuries too - like if mainstream popularity automatically = high price. – Hannah Spencer10 years ago
It would also be cool to look at the psychology behind this. Why would someone, for instance pay more for a jersey worn by someone famous than the same jersey brand new? Why is an exact replica of a famous painting much less expensive than the original. I guess the question I'm really getting at is that of authenticity. How to we derive value based on authenticity and why is it so important? – dannyjs10 years ago
Tracey Emin's bed is back in the Tate after 16 years – how has her work changed and how has the art world changed since then? Is the bed still relevant and, if so, is it for the same reasons that it was before?
Upon recent news that there will be a new music chart in Britain focused upon Vinyl record sales, exactly where does Vinyl stand in current music culture?
Looking at this by genre could potentially give it some shape, as the resurgence in vinyl seems to be spurred on by a specific demographic. – Hannah Spencer10 years ago
Cool topic. I think this is a good question: what do good vinyl sales mean for an artist? What does it say about them? And how much does vinyl matter anymore? – samcel10 years ago
Where I live, Vinyl records are popular. I would totally follow the music chart based on Vinyl record sales. I think it is a fantastic idea because it would lead to more sales in records. – clo070110 years ago
What is environmental art? It usually encompasses a number of branches and different works, but they have in common their concern about the environmental crisis. Have a look at its history, its qualities, its different categories and some artist's works. Some examples: – Landart – Activist art – Edith Meusnier – Marco Casagrande – Caroline Laengerer – Milton Becerra – Cecilia Vicuna
Fireworks are an art. They are like painting in the sky except that they require enormous preparation and a whole crew. Firework artists/designers decide on the colours they are going to combine, at what height they are going to shoot the fireworks and what shape they want. They take months to prepare for big events. It is an ephemeral art that only lasts a couple of minutes and can only be remembered, but never reproduce. Write an article about the techniques of this art that we often forget.
You could also explore how fireworks are often used in patriotic holidays - the U.S., China, France, etc. I feel they're powerfully symbolic in national celebrations. – Felicia Bonanno10 years ago
Also, talk about the difference between craftwork and art, and how people often use both words "synonymously," like Amber Heard. – T. Palomino2 years ago
A study of what physical theatre/devised theatre is and a look at today's most appreciated companies (DV8, Double-Edged) and some popular techniques (contact improvisation for example).
Look into Forced Entertainment for some great physical theatre work. – Misagh10 years ago
Look into some of many clever and unique stand-up comics/popular entertainers, specifically at their stories and specific processes. – Thomas Munday10 years ago
Music theatre is rarely conceived as a politically and socially engaged art form in comparison to straight theatre, but a lot of famous musicals deliver important political and social messages and have plots based around social and cultural issues (Avenue Q deals with racism and more, Book of Mormon deals with religious stereotypes, Spring Awakening with gender and identity issues) or famous historical and political events (Les Mis). Although some of the musicals were born from politically engaged novels or plays, it would be interesting to explore how the musical form can engage with these types of issues in a satirical way, not only through the story and the content but also through the mise-en-scène and performance choices. Why have musicals (singing/dancing) often been considered purely in the light of entertainment and lightheartedness? Isn't that reductive?
Another musical worth noting is Cabaret. That show takes place during the rise of Nazi power. It's a really powerful musical. – Cagney10 years ago
The Sound of Music would be another example that deals with Nazism. – Ryan Errington10 years ago
Though Ringo and George tend to be overshadowed by the contributions of Paul and John, George Harrison's contributions to the group, while few in number, rank among the greatest songs of the Beatles' repertoire. An analysis of representative examples like "While My Guitar gently Weeps, "Something," and "Here Comes the Sun," highlighting Harrison's contributions to the development of pop and rock music.
That would be a really good article but be careful not to fall into the cliché of the 'overshadowed' Beatle. True the Lennon-McCartney tandem often seemed more prominent but George has always contributed in an extremely rich and powerful manner and has offered the group many hits. And his solo career was very successful too. I think people know that now and are aware of his enormous contribution . In writing the article, it would be maybe best to focus less on the 'overshadowed' one in relation to Paul and John. – Rachel Elfassy Bitoun10 years ago
