Need to know what is going on in the world as the message you communicate needs to be relevant to our time. You as an artist have to have an understanding into historical content. It is a personal, subjective interpretation of the notion of time and place.
Gustave Doré illustrated very dark fairy tales and other mystical stories. It is done purely in black and white to create a more sinister atmosphere. His dark style shows that is may not be aimed at young children. He has taken a serious approach when illustrating this book as he has gone for a more sinister feel. The dark tones and grainy style really creates an atmospheric feel to this image. His drawings are very realistic which would maybe appeal to an older audience. You have to take into consideration what the audience at the time is into. In this case because it was done in Victorian times a traditional sketch.
This image is definitely been modernised to keep with the times of society, using a well known fairytale to sell certain products. It has been updated as they have used a woman instead of a child so we know this is aimed at an older audience. The chain around the wolfs neck suggests that woman have become stronger over the years as she is the one in control. It is highlighting fashion aswell as the product. This is definitely keeping up with modern day times as its vibrant colours and modern twist really keeps this fairy tale up to date. These images are very different, even though they are both about the same characters. This shows that over time you as an artist have to adapt styles and techniques to keep up with the changes in society.
Delivery
Looking at certain artists that have taken full advantage of advertising themselves as artists. This is looking at the way they have got themselves noticed , through creating a website, getting there work produced in magazines, books. Looking at the way they have used creativity in showing there work. Using different ways of advertising, giving them an edge and showing people that they are unique in what they do. Drawing on walls. Banksy is a good example of this. He uses walls on streets as a platform for his work to be recognised. His political approach really attracts a lot of people, creating a lot of controversy. His work involves taking risks, which i feel has paid off. The stencils vary in size, making every image different and unique.
Its about being able to sell yourself, getting yourself noticed. Even though Banksy has remains anonymous over the years, his work is strong enough to
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