The upper classes were able to hire painters to paint their families. The noble kings and queens would have their portraits done they were special. The church had images made of God for people to pray to. Now art is made for people to own, individuals in their work for something to look at and think about the world. Communication is not about documenting the times, we have cameras, but more a comment on how things are.
Artists are the philosophers of the times.
By appointment only . . . . . . . Celebrities and artists decorate Microsoft computer mice. Works on paper, art books, and paintings. March 17 - May 19 Contemporary Figuration Traditional and digital media works by Richard Barnes, Jim Campbell, Catherine Chalmers, Shirin Neshat, Liliana Porter, and others. 27a South Park, SF, 415.543.3347 website . . . . .