2), it has been created with the same materials as the previous work of art in which I discussed however it measures 244 x 244 cm. In this work of art, we are able to see two females standing still and facing towards the sunset as two older men are on opposite sides of them facing towards us. It seems as though this image depicts individuals who have just finished their workday based on the way in which they are dressed. It is evident that he puts forth some of the same techniques used in Iceberg Blues (Fig. 1) such as the images containing city people and the sunset landscape. Also, the individuals in this painting are not communicating with each other or making any eye contact perhaps because they also have different beliefs and cannot relate to one another.
His legacy lives on as he has gained much appreciation for his unique perception and creation of
Among all the objects in Lee Teeter`s oil on canvas painting entitled Reflections (Fig. 1), the focal point is one long, dark wall, with names written or engraved across the whole canvas along with the engravings on the marble creating motivation for individuals viewing the
Assess the validity of the following statement: “Locke, Voltaire and Rousseau left their prints all over the French Revolution.” Locke , Voltaire and Rousseau left their prints all over the French revolution by influencing people with their ideas about constitution, equality and freedom during the period of enlightenment. John Locke came up with the idea of human rights and equality that influenced the constitutional system in France. Voltaire believed in freedom of religion and Separation the church from the state that influenced the close down of monasteries during the revolution. Rousseau believed in democracy and free free will that influenced people to oust of monarchs and crease a republic where all the power would go
An artist’s treasure With the auction Howard Hodgkin: Portrait of the Artist, Sotheby’s not only unveils the private collection of the late painter and collector Howard Hodgkin, but it also reveals how some of these masterpieces influenced his creations Howard Hodgkin, one of the most admired post-world war artists from the UK, had the ability to make colour sing from the canvas. Through rapturous, pigment-loaded strokes he could make a beholder feel the sheer pleasure of being alive. His works were interpreted by many as being abstract, but in reality, Hodgkin created a unique pictorial language about people and places he interacted with. The artist’s eye for the exceptional had reverberated through his own paintings, but it had also lent itself to identifying extraordinary works of art in the most unexpected places. While much has been written about Hodgkin’s collection of Indian miniatures, which was exhibited internationally, it is the kaleidoscope of 400 objects in his private collection that served a more intimate purpose.
The Three Artists Essay This essay is going to be about the three artists name Giovanni Piranesi, Dominique Ingres, and Sandro Botticelli. I will roughly introduce about their history and then their artworks. Every single artist in this essay include how that they established their fame. Giovanni Piranesi was born in Oct. 4, 1720, and died in Nov. 9, 1778.
He was a brilliant sculptor; his many famous works include David, that resides in Florence, Italy at Galleria dell'Accademia, the Pieta in the Vatican, and a series he created called Dying Slaves which can be found at the Louvre. He wasn’t just a sculptor though, he was also very talented in architecture, poetry, and paintings. Like that of Raphael, he is also noted for his frescoes, one of which covers the Sistine Chapel ceiling. He also illustrated the painting adjacent from it, called The Last Judgement. Consequently, all of his compositions have been noted as masterpieces for
Peter Paul Rubens was born on June 28th 1577 in Siegen Germany. He died on May 30th 1640 of a heart failure due to a chronic gout, he was 63 years old. He went to school and lived in Antwerp at age 10. By the age of 13 Peter Paul had his first job as a court page for a countess. Peter Paul’s early training was copying earlier works by other artists
Felix Mendelssohn Felix Mendelssohn; pianist, composer, conductor. Mendelsohn was a man of many talents that graced the world with his artistic genius. Many compare him akin to Mozart and Beethoven, and though his life was short lived, he made the most of what he had. Felix Mendelssohn was one of the greatest composers of the 1800s, or the Romantic era in music history. Born in Hamburg, Germany on February 3rd, 1809 to Leah Salomon and Moses Mendelssohn, he was lucky to have been born and raised in a prosperous middle class family.
Lena Everitt October 6, 2014 IB Non-Certificate Literature Period E Independent Oral Presentation First slide: Civil Disobedience Lena Everitt Second slide: Thesis Thoreau advocates for staying true to one's common sense and morals as well as standing up for one's beliefs, which is exemplified in the demonstrations Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Mohamed Bouazizi participated in. Third slide: Focus Area "
Elder Boyd K. Parker’s talk “The Arts and the Spirit of the Lord” brings up a lot of valid points that one should consider in the art world and some that can be argued on. He continues to ask the question why we don’t have more spiritual and inspiring arts; questioning why we don’t have Shakespeares and Michelangelos in our age. I find this somewhat unnerving. To set the standard of art at such an incredible level isn’t fair. It wasn’t completely their work that made them famous, it was the people who came to see their work, which made them a legend in the art world.
His art challenges prejudices and reveal a diverse demographic of people with varying cultures and a tradition of social engagement (Builder
He worked on over four hundred architectural projects and disseminated his ideas through his forty books and hundreds of published essays. The extensive practice established him as one of the most controversial and most influential artists of the twenty century. However, many of his ideas were too utopian and idealistic to be put in practice, especially the one reflecting his desire for a somewhat order of society and extreme
The man himself is a genius and also enigmatic at the same time. To his friend he was open minded, easy going and also a alcohol lover. Despite this his works are extraordinary. Overall, he didn 't receive enough achievements that he deserved. But at the time he was well known as a outstanding
