The Works of Cy Twombly

           

       Artist Cy Twombly exemplifies the Latin etymology of design through his works.  Signare is the Latin term used for design, meaning to mark, or mark making.  By analyzing Twombly’s work, including this piece shown above, Untitled (Rome), it is apparent that he uses non- iconic symbols, and drastic and distinct marks.  This artwork is elusive in that one can not positively say that this piece has a distinct meaning.  To construe the meaning of this art depends on how each individual perceives it.  Some question whether this is art.  Who is to say that this kindergarten work is art?  By definition art is the product of human creativity.  Therefore, this is in fact art.  One may not think a great amount of time and thought went into this project but who really knows how much effort was actually put into it?  The artwork seems as though it has unintentional markings.  Again, who is to say they were unintentional?  Maybe the point of those marks was to allow the perceivers to perceive the work in a different way the artist had wished for.  Twombly’s work is similar to the work of Ric, which I analyzed earlier.  Both artists make use of non- iconic symbols allowing our imaginations to be creative as we perceive their work.  Making aesthetic judgments on this form of abstract work will vary among individuals as everyone has different meanings of what beauty is to them.  That is what makes this abstract art so fascinating; it means something different to everyone.