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C4 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday O ctober 31, 2001 APRICAN S! Discussing the many sides of art JO* BURG / CAPETOWN per ticlcet plus tax This is the first in a series o f columns on art that will appear in The Oakville Beaver every other Wednesday. `Artscape' will be written by various members o f the Oakville A rt Society (OAS), who are involved in a number o f fin e arts disciplines. A tic lc e ts f r o m o n ly W O By Joe S m ith From telling stories, advocating for change, and recording events to simply providing visual enjoyment, art in all its forms plays a significant role in our daily lives. However art is often taken for granted and we do not always have the oppor tunity to appreciate either the message or the process that went into its creation. This new column is intended to provide read ers with some insight about the creative process, offer practical advice for those interested in paint ing, pottery or sculpture, and act as a resource for art lovers and those working in the visual arts. Drawing on a wealth of experience, the col umn will cover a variety o f subjects including historical notes, materials, methods and, at times, touch on some controversial issues related to the visual arts. Art in today's society covers such a broad spectrum of disciplines and applications, from serving trays and vases to paintings that make a statement or conjure up fond memories. In addi tion, three-dim ensional art can capture the essence of the human form or highlight the shape and texture of an object in clay, stone, wood, glass, fabric or metal. Even from a practical standpoint art confronts us at every turn of the head. Labels on foodstuffs, signage on the street, designer clothes, home fashions, just about every consumer product you can think of is impacted by the very principles that go into the creation o f a work o f art. In the beginning, art was used primarily to tell a story, to communicate. The early cave drawings^ often told of the hunt and the bravery o f the hunters or recorded significant events in the daily lives of the inhabitants. W hether it was a painting on a wall, an intricately decorated vase or a stat- Artscape forum on art in all its forms "T ravel tw ic e o r fe tc h a fr ie n d " 2 WEEKS CAPE TOWN fro m In c lu d e s 14 n ig h ts a c c o m m o d a tio n , tr a n s fe r s , h a lf d a y c it lj to u r . CAR RENTALS CAD fro m S O U T H A F R IC A N T O U R I S M per day The w onder ties w aiting \ *Per person based on double occupancy. @ Restrictions apply. 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In similar fashion, art appreciation is often subjective and viewed as being very personal. There are, however, ways to determine what category a piece falls into - fine art, folk art, decorative art, amateur, accom plished, primitive, good or bad. Having a good understanding of how a piece of art comes together will help in determining whether you want to pursue a creative urge - take up painting, pottery, sculpting, etc. - or delve into the history of art and be just as happy appreciat ing art in all its shapes, colours and styles. Members of the OAS encourage readers to suggest topics or ask art related questions. Com ments can be directed to The Oakville Art Soci ety, Art Column, 560 Bronte Rd., Oakville, Ont., L6L 6S1 or via e-mail at info@ oakville-art-society.com. NEW UNSOLD SCHOOL SEWING MACHINES "With Serging Stitch! " SINGER EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT placed orders in anticipation of large school sales. Due to budget cuts, these sales were unsold. These machines must be sold! 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