Works of art on various products

An image may have its own effects, but these are always mediated by the many and various uses to which it is put. (Rose, 2002, p 14)

With increasing commercialisation, reproductions of art works are common and these may be reproduced on many products and souvenirs by various organisations. Examples abound, such as umbrellas and mugs by museums, stamps by the state and images of art works on even T-shirts, coasters, paper plates and cups, balls and toys by enterprising companies. Below are examples of some products that have art works reproduced on them.

   

   

How does this affect the way the image is viewed?

Well, in my opinion, it depends on what product it is imprinted on, the purpose tthe image serve on product and who produces and distributes the product…

A work of art printed on a stamp would be seen as an honour, while a poorly reproduced image on a ball for children to play would seem to ‘cheapen’ the work of art.