In general, artistic works that are not just "art-for-art's-sake ," are often referred to referred to as "functional art."
When I did my Masters Thesis entitled "The Role of Presupposition in the perception of Art," I included a quote by (I think it was E.H. Gombrich), namely, "A painting of a bowl of fruit would taste more like any other painting, than it would like a bowl of fruit."
At first it seems to be a foolish notion until one begins to consider what it means artistically and philosophically to make a picture of a real object. The picture is a real picture but its "representational" subject matter is not "real" in the same way.
I love to analyze graphic art and do crazy stuff like "consider the meaning of the meaning."
There are chefs in many high-end restaurants who produce plates with meals that are truly artistically and aesthetically beautiful. I believe it's sometimes called "food plating".
Thanks for the feedback and the excellent point on the process of functional art
In my view, if this type of art has made a person (or persons) think about how good the subject matter would taste or to want to try it, then the piece is a huge success
I know what you mean, it is just the wife and I and we rend towards good, nutritious food with no rills most days, but when the kids or other family are in attendance she pulls out some of her tricks to brighten up the table
You're welcome RIO! I wonder how long it took to create the floral arrangement from the watermelon....I wouldn't have the patience and I certainly don't have the talent to do anything like that!
Beautiful to look at and tastes good too!
In general, artistic works that are not just "art-for-art's-sake ," are often referred to referred to as "functional art."
When I did my Masters Thesis entitled "The Role of Presupposition in the perception of Art," I included a quote by (I think it was E.H. Gombrich), namely, "A painting of a bowl of fruit would taste more like any other painting, than it would like a bowl of fruit."
At first it seems to be a foolish notion until one begins to consider what it means artistically and philosophically to make a picture of a real object. The picture is a real picture but its "representational" subject matter is not "real" in the same way.
I love to analyze graphic art and do crazy stuff like "consider the meaning of the meaning."
"Typical Gemini" I've been told more than once.
Looks beautiful and YUMMY!!
Beautiful RiO !
There are chefs in many high-end restaurants who produce plates with meals that are truly artistically and aesthetically beautiful. I believe it's sometimes called "food plating".
So pretty, I wouldn't want to eat it!!
OOhh...would you post them....please?????
lol Nothing worse that "crusty feet".
And here I sit. Eating corn flakes. (sigh)
I got hungry in the middle of the afternoon just looking at those delicacies.
A Mac
Thanks for the feedback and the excellent point on the process of functional art
In my view, if this type of art has made a person (or persons) think about how good the subject matter would taste or to want to try it, then the piece is a huge success
Thanks for the feedback
Nona
I agree
Glad you liked them
Thanks for stopping by
Buzz
Excellent perspective and feedback
Thanks for sharing the photos and the info
Nona
I agree they are pretty, but they look like a tasting is in order to me
Feronia
Beautiful stuff thanks for sharing
The class sounds like it was fun and the fish looks amazing and the prepared dishes far beyond amazing - thanks again.
Buzz
I know what you mean
M M
Many a day starts with corn flakes and leads to greatness
Thanks for stopping by
Well food art is food art and beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Very nice, Robert. Art elevates almost everything!
Neetu
Thanks for sharing these beautiful plates!
Neetu
Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it
You are absolutely correct, art and beauty make everything better
Some Thai art as food, or food as art.
Kavika
Magnificent pieces thanks for sharing them with us
WOW!! Magnificent artistry!!
F I P
Well it is edible art, but I would not label it as beautiful art regardless of how tasty it might be
Good find!
Nona
I gotta agree with your assessment
Nona
Apples are my favorite fruit with a varieties available NE Ohio and nearby PA and NY and I can sit for hours watching butterflies so this is a win win
Thank for sharing
I have always loved butterflies. I have MANY pic's of them....
This looks like a tale center piece for a kid's birthday party
Great!
lol I hope Kavika stops by!!!
BOL, good one Nona.
You are welcome, Robert. This photo was taken at a restaurant in Bali.
You're welcome, Robert. This photo was taken at a restaurant in Bali.
ha ha ha .....I was hoping you would stop by and see this!!
Presentation is everything, isn't it?
These are beautiful! And they look delicious! I would be afraid to eat them, almost... Everyone that has contributed pictures-- they're great, too!
Thanks for this fun article!
That is really cute, Nona! That would be fun for a party!
Dowser
You are welcome
I am glad you liked it and you are correct the contributions made by commenters have been excellent
Thanks to all who participated
R W
Those are fabulous - I will be trying that the next time we have our grand nephew over who definitely thinks vegetables are a plot to torture children
Thanks
R W
I am glad you liked them
All the stuff others have shared has been such a great way to discuss the topic of edible art!!
I am so glad I posted this article
Sounds like dinner at your house could double as a art showing
Sounds great
lol RW Those are adorable!!!
Nona
Those are beautiful, but they look like they would be awfully difficult to create
A lot of talent is involved in creating edible art pieces for sure
Thanks for sharing these
R W
I know what you mean, it is just the wife and I and we rend towards good, nutritious food with no rills most days, but when the kids or other family are in attendance she pulls out some of her tricks to brighten up the table
It I fun for her and good eats for me!
Tasteful artwork.
Tasteful artwork.ha ha ha
You're welcome RIO! I wonder how long it took to create the floral arrangement from the watermelon....I wouldn't have the patience and I certainly don't have the talent to do anything like that!
A Mac
One might opine that it is as tasty as it is tasteful
One of my favorite deserts !!!!
We do the same thing preparing meals that generate a second "leftover meal" either later in the week or into the freezer.
Food for thought, RIO.
A Mac
Perhaps even a morsel of knowledge to be digested