Anne W. Brigman

(American, Honolulu Hawaii 1869- 1950 Eagle Rock, California)

Date: 1905

            Anne W. Brigman was born in 1869, she was a painter. In 1902 she found interest in photography. At this time photography wasn’t accepted as an art form, but Anne didn’t agree, she believed photography should be appreciated as paintings were appreciated. She was eventually invited to be a part of photo secession, which was a movement made up of mainly men, that shared her same beliefs.

            The female body and environment were the focus of Anne’s photography, the photos were sublime. There weren’t many women viewed as respected artist, Anne was determined to be different and she did just that. The photo was asymmetrical, the balance was created by the woman and huge diagonal tree trunk. I interpreted the naked women standing alone in Anne’s photo meant, strength, determination and women empowerment. Her photography reminded me of work done in the romantic era. The dark sky and shaded background add more emotion to the photo. A bare woman in the woods willing to face anything coming her way.

IMPRESSIONISM POST IMPRESSIONISM

 POST IMPRESSIONISM

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In 1874 there was a new style of art discovered. One that didn’t set boundaries and didn’t restrict an artist to somewhere indoors. This style of art was called impressionism, artist started taking there canvases outdoors. No sketching required just the artist their canvas and their interpretation of their view.

Impressionism art are usually paintings of ordinary scenes or landscapes. The artist gives and indebt look into the scenery, using light and dark shades of colors. The colors are very important because they can be very informative. Informing the audience of times of day, seasons and weather. Making the audience feel the art appose to just viewing it, capturing the moment. The artist also uses plenty of repetitiveness, and that helps capture the context.

Post impressionism art gives the artist freedom to interpret their focus as they see it. Not just viewing something and painting.  Instead viewing, understanding and looking past the exterior. The artist uses bold colors to express emotion and bold lines to create debt. The picture often appears flat and simple but contains lots of detail and emotion. The artist will often express emotion through color. For example, drawing a person in a red room might interpret as anger or maybe even luck in some cultures. The bold shapes used give the picture debt and direction.

Virgin and Child with Four Angels

Diane Villanueva        

Title: Virgin and Child with Four Angels

Artist Gerard David    

            The oil painting was created around 1510-1515 in the period of Northern Renaissance. This painting is religious which is very common in artwork done in the Renaissance period. Virgin Mary is holding baby Jesus, Mary was wearing a bright red robe she was gazing at baby Jesus while holding him in his off-white blanket. she is surrounded by four angels, two above her head holding a crown that is meant for Mary she just birthed Christ while still being a virgin.   The two angels left and right of her were playing string instruments. It seems that baby Jesus and Mary are being praised. The ground beneath Mary was a light and dark blue, matching the robes of some but not all the angels. The ground and the robes corresponded with the bright blue skies and mountains. The angel off to the left was wearing a green robe which complimented the grass and trees. Looking closely, I noticed a monk standing way in the back underneath the tree. This is a perfect example of asymmetrical painting. Everything in the painting doesn’t always correspond but I do think they compliment each other. Colors, shapes were things are placed in the painting. The monk in the far back looking over at Mary and the angels was symbolic to me. Maybe meaning they are always going to be watched and protected.   

       

The calling of Saint Matthew

Diane Villanueva

Title: The Calling of Saint Mathew (1599-1600)

Artist: Michelangelo Merisi Caravaggio

Location:San Luigi dei Francesi

            The calling of saint Matthew is a painting about Jesus calling on Matthew to follow him. The painting is dark but still rich in color. The men in the painting look realistic their facial expressions are all different. The painting has just enough light shining in from the open window to see the stone walls and dirty windows. The men sitting at the table seem to be privileged their clothing rich in color and well put together. The sword behind one of the men can possibly mean they are authority figures. Jesus and the man next to him are barefoot and in rags. Matthew’s head is hanging low as if he’s ashamed of something he might have done. Jesus is letting Matthew know everyone can follow Jesus. I think this painting is symmetrical everything in the painting seems to correspond with each other. There is a simple balance in color. Baroque paintings are often dramatic, the emotion on there faces and their body language is a perfect example of that.

           

           

John Wesley Jarvis, General Andrew Jackson

My first perception of the painting was Andrew Jackson was a strong man, a leader in the middle of a war. His uniform fancy like one a man in charge would wear. The white horse on the left looked extremely scared, It seemed to be running from something or someone. The background was what I  notice to be a wooded area according to the combination of colors used. The painting commended Andrew Jackson for a well fought war. After reading the essay written by Ned Blackhawk it didn’t change my perception completely, it informed me more of Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson was a very controversial president. Some people loved him others didn’t, he was a murderer that just so happen to be president. He slaughtered American Indians if they didn’t obey his demands. The essay changed my perception from thinking Andrew Jackson was a strong, proud president fighting for our country. Instead he was a president whom killed people if they didn’t follow his lead.

Dance in a Subterranean Round House at Clear Lake California

The poem is describing old Native American tradition. When there was a deaths, celebrations or any special occasion they would unite and go to the Round house. Calling the spirits with their instruments while dancing. Honoring the traditions of their ancestors. The writer also describes the clothes worn. In the writers memory these memories are very much valued.

Scale usually sets the tone of art work. Scale can influence how funny, sad or serious a piece can be.

Naturally if you see a picture with two objects and one of those objects are significantly bigger than the other its a sign of dominance or conquer. In this particular picture the ginormous blackboard is covered with complex formulas. The young lady seems to have solved something overwhelming difficult. She seems to have taken a step back just to analyze her success in solving or creating something bigger then herself.

I think this would be considered asymmetrical because nothing in this picture is the same. This picture varies in size and color in some parts. Your  attention maybe drawn to the tree because it’s larger, or maybe the moon because the color is darker then everything else in the picture.

Artist unify their work by creating a piece where everything in the picture relates to one another. Whether it be shapes, colors or sizes. When visualized the concept will make sense and compliment each other.

Ex: A canvas of faces but all the faces have different facial expressions. Same shaped eyes, nose and mouth. Same repetitive colors or even sizes.