The Changing Faces of the Artist’s Role in Society

The Changing Faces of the Artist’s Role in Society The evolution of art over the span of centuries and the changing notion of the artist’s place in society can be seen in the comparison of two very different works by two different artists. Impressions of who the artist was and what they contributed to society were transformed; and with the development of advanced techniques in media and style, art in general evolved from …

…a way unique to self-portraiture. Now, there is no set limits of what should and should not be art; as opposed to the early 14th century when paintings of Biblical scenes and religious paraphernalia were the only acceptable forms of art. Hence, we can determine through the observation of two works of art from two different time periods the way that art and the role of the artist has evolved over the years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**