Knowing the history of art is important to understand the context in which your art falls in the development of human ideas and expressions. Having this level of historical context allows you to make better art and design decisions on the art you intend to make. The study of the history of art is a study of aesthetics and visual literacy. It adds a particular attention to critical looking, building core skills to learn how the visual and physical qualities of images and objects can be used to communicate. In addition, you will build a vocabulary of art terms that will enable you to better communicate your ideas and demonstrate your professional knowledge.
AESTHETICS:
The Paradox of Art - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl0A7Jl6_GU
The Importance of Failure - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsVzIQvZWpE
Art, Wonder, Awe, & Meaning - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHAjTaOAypA
The Search For Meaning - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn6BigY8Ros
Turn Your Life into a Work of Art - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSRBMCNAt9s
How Beauty Can Heal Us - Jason Silva
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W6wJniitTU
The Creative Act: An Interior Experience Expressed Outwardly - Jason Silva
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvvBCoBoY_M
Art as Therapy - Alain de Botton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFnNgTSkHPM
Interview - Alain de Botton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkT5W0Iz0xU
The Purpose of Art - Alain de Botton
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AyHOHB3Wo4
Art for Art's Sake? - Alain de Botton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQq33drZiY
ART HISTORY:
How Art Made the World - Dr. Nigel Spivey - Episode 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQWKpKbvc9M&t=57s
The Evolution of Art (And How It Shaped the Modern World)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkWHrWw5yTg
A History of Art in Three Colors - Blue
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OTngEHvq8Q
How to look at an abstract painting - Joan Mitchell
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYMZ2MfMDqY
How to See the artist - Robert Rauschenberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_nAKiSutiA
Francis Bacon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgrO5za0lSY
"THE ARTIST'S WAY" BOOK ON CREATIVITY BY JULIA CAMERON:
About "The Artist's Way" 12-week course by Julia Cameron
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCid3ZjyfKQ
Book review of "The Artist’s Way" by Julia Cameron - Unleash Your Creative Energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOSau70Z2pk