Here is where I post my thoughts about art and how it impacts us in a multitude of ways.
I am so happy that we have this unit to look at Non-Western art. There are so many different art forms and periods from Non-Western countries that are just beautiful, but I am semi-partial to Japanese art. My grandfather was stationed in Okinawa for a few years in his military career, and him and my …
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Modernism gave artist freedom to explore and do wild things with their art. They could experiment with vibrant colors and create wild combinations of art elements. What I most enjoyed from looking for Mid Modern art pieces is that most of them clearly opposed or challenged a huge event. For this particular blog, I looked …
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The Early Modern art period heavily focused on interpretations and reactions to modern problems and experiences. One influence that impacted artists was the Great Depression starting in the 30s. Most of the works I was coming across wanted to create an idealized version of life during this time, how life was supposed to be. It …
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The two styles of the Romantic Era that I will be discussing are the Art Nouveau and the Post-Impressionism styles. While I do enjoy some Van Gogh paintings, as I’m sure most do, Post-Impressionism is a movement that I associated heavily with emotion, especially that of melancholy. Post-Impressionism is always about something deeper, the symbolic …
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The Classical Era in art comprised many themes and events in order to pull inspiration. It contained the Enlightenment period, expansion of humanism, and the emergence of personal thought and growth. In my analysis of this period, I will be looking at how three works aid in strengthening the theme of art and scientific discovery …
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Honestly, I chose this painting because I thought it bizare and a very eclectic piece. I was unable to find concrete evidence for why Rosa painted this piece or any back story to it, as many sources give credit to Salvador Dali for his reinterpretation of Rosa’s painting. Rosa really heavily relies on color as …
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The piece I have chosen for this week’s analysis is Sandro Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus (1483) painted in Florence, Italy. It has been on my mind lately since one of my favorite environmentalists and drag queens wore a stunning gown inspired by Botticelli’s painting to the Tony Awards. What I like about this painting, …
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The piece that I will be analyzing and commenting on its creative elements is Almond Blossoms (1890) by Vincent Van Gogh; one piece in a series painted in Arles and Saint-Remy, France (Van Gogh Museum). I have tried to identify, previously, what it is about this piece that draws me to it, and through the …
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Hello! My name is Madison. I will be a senior starting this fall, studying Biology and Spanish with the hopes of having a career in research science. When I’m not swamped by school and work, I like to do anything outside or anything creative. If I find a way to mix the two, I’m happier …
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