Class: April 4th, 2011
Today in class we discussed a website that allows people to purchase pieces of art for an affordable rate. The website is called "20 by 200". They pride themselves by being able to offer art for every single person. Most people will be able to find some type of art for themselves at a very affordable price. The website brings people together by having a seller and a buyer. These pieces range anywhere from $20 to $200 and the price varies on size of the piece. It is available through a contemporary way and it opens up the world of contemporary art for many artists. Once you log onto the website, you are able to go directly to the artists site and look at reviews of it. If it is something for you, it will be ready to be purchased on the spot!
We also watched a video in class that made me realize there are many different reasons why an individual will would purchase a piece of art. I always knew people bough art based on a couple different reasons but never actually thought about all the reasons. These pieces of art could mean a lot to the person. This is usually the biggest factor but there are many other reasons why someone would buy art. People may be attracted to art history or even be collecting it for money. It could make them feel a certain way or even be interested in the meaning of the work. Sometimes people just like to come back after a long day of work/school and just look into the painting and get trapped to relieve stress.
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