ENG 102: Art Appreciation: Artists and Artisans
ENG 102: Art Appreciation: Artists and Artisans
ENG 102: Art Appreciation: Artists and Artisans
In terms of the production, particularly on technique and medium, an artist is more free and able to
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explore and manipulate its mediums and applies freely the techniques in order to produce the kind of
work it visions to be. While an artisan commits his or her works with the aid of instructions coming
from the artist making him or her sometimes limited to apply mediums and techniques. Errors in its
production must be minimized since it is part of the production costs in business.
THE CURATOR
The word curator came from the Latin word “cura” meaning “to take care”. A curator serves
as a manager, overseer and keeper of a cultural heritage either of an institution, a gallery,
museum, library or archive. The content or collection of an institution is considered to be a
heritage material.
To become a curator, he or she needs the right educational background preferably in art,
history and philosophy. He or she should also be passionate and knowledgeable. He or she
also should possess good communication skills and proficient in writing since they will be
responsible in documenting and cataloguing materials. Hence, the task of a curator requires
patience, eye for art and beauty, aesthetic touch, but above all, it requires them to possess
multi-tasking skills.