The Seven Works Of Mercy By Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio

The Seven Works Of Mercy By Michelangelo Merisi Da Caravaggio
One piece of art stood out to me in the book was The Seven Works of Mercy which is an oil painting
done by Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio circa 1607. The painting depicts the
seven corporal works of mercy, to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked,
welcome the stranger, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead, which are in traditional
catholic belief a set of compassionate acts concerning the material welfare of other. The painting
was made for, and is still housed in, the church of Pio Monte della Misericordia in Naples.
Originally it was meant to be seven separate panels around the church; however, Caravaggio
combined all seven works of mercy in one composition which became the church's
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The Magdalen With The Smoking Flame Summary
The Magdalen with the Smoking Flame is a work of art done by Georges De La Tour. It was
completed in the year 1640 using oil paint on canvas in France, and it is now located at the Los
Angeles County Museum of Art. This painting is of a woman, possibly pregnant, sitting leaning on a
table her head rested on one hand. She also has a skull on her lap and the other hand placed on it. In
the back ground there is a small stack of books and candlelight. More than anything on this painting,
it is focused on the woman state of mind and heart rather than the skull or anything else. The simple
arrangement of how the artist used vertical and horizontal shapes draws the viewer really close into
the Magdalen's thoughts. The skull and the books purpose is to set the mood in what the woman
might be feeling. The focal point of the entire painting seems to be the candle because not only is it
bright, but the woman is gazing profoundly into it. Everything in the painting is smoothed surface.
The painter did not use texture in the paint but only in very few areas like in the oil of the candle.
The tones in this painting are warm. There are a lot of browns and ambers. A few cool colors were
used to define the shadows of the shapes with blue. The attention getter is the candle light. It's
almost hard to ignore because it is so bright. The second brightest thing in the painting is the
woman's shirt, but even that is not as bright because of all the shadows and creases in it. Another
reason why

Tintoretto's Painting The Penitent Magdalene
Grace and Beauty
Between 1598–1602, Domenico (Robusti) Tintoretto painted Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente or,
"The Penitent Magdalene" in his family's workshop in Venice, Italy. The Penitent Magdalene, now
housed in the Musei Capitolini of Rome, Italy, is an oil on canvas painting that measures
approximately forty–five inches (114.4 cm) in height by thirty–six inches (92 cm) in width.
(Robusti, D.)
This work depicts Mary Magdalene, a biblical figure, in an earnest prayerful and contemplative
repose. Though exact documentation is hard to come by, this painting was, in all likelihood,
commissioned by a wealthy patron who would value its artistic and devotional merit. In this work,
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The foremost plane of the work is the primary focus and contains the most depth and detail, while
the mid–ground cave and background night sky planes are largely ambiguous and flattened.
Magdalene is surrounded by a darkened space within the cave, the primary visible light source upon
her comes from the symbolic divine light above, while the moonlight casts a subtle, pale blue glow
in the background. The juxtaposition between the divine light on the upper left and the moonlight on
the upper right creates a compositional balance. The overall composition of the work contains
balancing features and strategic placement of details towards this end, however, it is asymmetrical
and unbalanced in that both the figure, the main light source, and the recognizable objects are
weighted towards the left side of the image. Surrounded by darkness and shadow, the divine light
conspicuously illuminates the prayerful Magdalene and the symbolic devotional objects before

The Beginning Of Renaissance Art
The beginning of Renaissance art can be tracked all the way back to Italy in the late 13th and early
14th and 15th centuries. During this Renaissance period, Italian scholars and artists saw themselves
as bringing back the ideals and achievements of Roman culture. Their art tried to capture the
experience of the individual and the beauty and mystery of the natural world. The Italian
Renaissance was considered a rebirth of old values in art such as literature and philosophy. It was a
period for the artist to develop that aimed for the revival of naturalism. Its influence moved through
Europe and brought back the cultural and scientific ideas that shaped artistic pieces for the next half
a century. Stefano Da Verona was an Italian artist who ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Instead of having flat, stiff images, faces had not looked more realistic as bodies were painted in
more realistic form as their poses looked more human–like, and figures now expressed real emotion.
While this was happening, Artists still tried to create work that were realistic but with fluidity and
not as much detail.. Although Giotto in this time period had strived towards adding a perspective, it
wasn 't until the arrival of the architects Brunelleschi and Leon Battista Alberti that it became big
style to incorperate for many painters. Dossi's work of The Holy Family came in a time late during
the Renaissance. A time called the "High Renaissance". Despite the growing realism being achieved
in their art, High Renaissance artists such as Dossi aimed for beauty, and harmony more than
realism, which was the focus in the past. Their paintings may have been based on nature but they
had no interest in replication. Instead they looked for the ultimate beauty within the picture. This
provoked artists towards the idea of perfection. Greek philosophy actually influenced this style in
the high Renaissance. It "provided the secret of the perfect human type with its proportions,
muscular structure, oval face, triangular forehead, straight nose, and balance with the weight on one
hip, which can be seen in the immensely expressive sculpture of Michelangelo" (Botticelli). The
difference in the paintings between the two time periods

Scarey Emotions from the Oil Painting Joseph Sturge’ by...
In this essay am going to talk about an oil painting called 'Joseph Sturge' by an artist 'Alexander
Rippingille'. 'Joseph Sturge' is a businessperson, English Quaker, abolitionist, activist and leader
of the 'Birmingham Anti– Slavery Sociality' created in '1826'. 'Joseph Sturge' worked in 'radical
political' actions supporting the pacifism, working class right and finally universal emancipation of
slaves. Year 1830 'Joseph Sturge' published books that contained information about apprenticeship
system in Jamaica this helped persuade the British parliament to adopt an earlier full emancipation
date. Finally, he would find villages free with 'Baptists' to provide the living area for free slaves.
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One of the female
statures represent peace hold a drove and an a live branch, with a lamb at her feet and symbolic of
innocence. The other female statue represents the charity offering comfort and succour to two Afro–
Caribbean infants, recalling the fight and victory over slavery. Joseph Sturges name and date of
death on. You can see that the bible is in the painting on the right by his arm also on the statue this
suggests that where ever he goes the bible comes with him because of his strong faith with god.
Finally the bible is on the statue to show people that he carried it all the time with him.
The contrast of the painting is very
brightly coloured on the man. I
think this is trying to suggest Joseph

Sturge is more important because he
is very bright this means people will
look at Joseph Sturge first before
the black person.
In 1826 'Joseph Sturge' was the 'secretary' of the new 'Anti–Slavery in Birmingham' and he
became influenced in a man called 'James Cropper'. The reason he was so strong because he has a
strong 'Christian faith' this is want drove him to have good efforts. When he was working in the
Anti Slavery Society his first ever task was to change the society to the attitude of abolitionists.
Joseph Sturge shows that no mercy is to be done to stop preparation of slaves gradually having
freedom.
In those days people in the country was asked if they would 'promote' and

Summary Of Dairy Queen By Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Dairy Queen, by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, is a novel about a fifteen year old girl, D.J. Schwenk,
and her life working on her farm. D.J. thinks of herself as a cow, going along and doing what people
tell them to do, for the rest of their lives, and eventually dying. D.J.'s mother and father both work,
her older brothers are away at football college and her little brother is silent and never says a word.
One day the Schwenk's family friend, Jimmy, brings a boy from his football team, Brian Nelson, to
help them with their farm. D.J. does not like Brian and she is stuck with him for the rest of the
summer. Brian Nelson and D.J. start talking, and she. finds out that Brian is on the football team.
She knows a lot about football since her family

Symbolism In St George And The Dragon
Known from legend, St. George is the knight who is told to have slain a dragon in Libya to save a
young woman, generally known as holding the title of princess, as expressed in Raphael's painting
St. George and the Dragon. In this oil painting, the dragon is seemingly the embodiment of evil in
the town while St. George is the knight that risks his life to slay and rid of the evil within the town
in a somewhat chivalrous manner. In St. George and the Dragon, Raphael expresses Christianity
combined with chivalry in his painting through the use of small details, symbolic representations,
contrast, human figures, and the depiction of these human figures and or characters. Raphael could
have done this due to the rise of Christianity in the Renaissance era and chivalry in art at the time.
The expression of Christianity can be represented through symbolism, color, and the details of
Raphael's painting. The dragon can be seen as symbolic of the Devil in Christianity and in turn St.
George slaying the dragon can be represented as the destruction of the Devil and all evil within that
setting. The color of the dragon is dark and is viciously drawn which contrasts with the white and
seemingly lightness of St. George's horse that brings out the good and evil within the painting. This
corresponds with Christianity as the Devil is normally depicted as dark and cruel compared to the
white that represents purity of those who are righteous. Continuing on with the darkness of the
dragon, in

Albert Fitch Bellows 'Oil Painting Down To The Brook'
American 19th century painter Albert Fitch Bellows' oil painting titled Down to the Brook portrays a
landscape that embodies tranquility and placidness. The artist paints in a romanticized style,
influenced by his studies of European art, while also being inspired by his contemporaries from the
Hudson River School, who focused on landscapes to display the divinity of nature. This painting
was finished in 1862, and Bellows' painting process occurred at the same time as the American Civil
War raged. This serene and harmonic place contrasts what was transpiring in the United States at
this time, with intense battle and bloodshed. This painting shows a romantic, serene setting of a river
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The light source originates from the right–upper corner of the painting and is reflected off the leaves
and river, making the landscape glow. The river cuts through the middle of the piece, and appears to
be glowing directly under the tree from the reflection of the sky. The light source also creates
shadow, adding depth and space to the painting. The clouds appear to be light and feathery, adding
on to the tranquility of the place. There is an atmospheric, perspective element as the viewer looks
toward the left of the painting; the houses and hills begin to fade and blur out into the distance. The
receding objects give the painting more depth and space. This open space made between the trees
and the placement of the spire puts an emphasis on the possible religious characteristic of the work.
Towards the right of the painting, there is a church spire that is positioned in the back of many other
trees surrounding what appears to be a pathway. This open space between the trees and the
placement of the spire puts an emphasis on a possible religious characteristic of the work. This spire
is a reminder of the religious undertones of the painting, and its ultimate significance in the work.
This ethereal, dreamlike effect created by the light in the painting represents

Frida Kahlo's Oil Painting
The featured work is an oil painting on canvas titled Self–Portrait with Thorn Necklace created by
Mexican artist Frida Kahlo in 1940. The work features a representation of the artist herself wearing
a white garment, necklace made from thorns, ribbons in her hair, and butterfly hair pins. The artist's
facial expression is blank and emotionless. The artist is also portrayed with a monkey behind her
right shoulder and a black cat behind her left shoulder as well as dragonfly–like insects whose
bodies are budding flowers. The monkey in the painting is looking down at its hands which are
holding a thorn connected to the thorn knot around her throat. The cat is in a predatory position in
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Attached to the center of the thorn necklace is a dead hummingbird which hangs down toward her
breast. In the background, there is large plant leaves showing a sliver of the sky at the top of the
painting. Kahlo designs a strong, unified, and symmetrical composition using the elements of art
and principles of design. The painting is representational in subject matter, and the aesthetic style is
clearly surreal. The composition style is a traditional bust portrait, it is a closed composition
confining the main subject of the painting within the frame. The artist creates balance within the
composition by using the light values of the sky at the top and bright white garment in the bottom
portion of the scene. There is a contrast between the neutral tones of the foreground to the cool color
scheme of the background. The composition also reveals a symmetrical element. If the viewer was
to draw an imaginary line down the middle of the frame the two sides would be evenly balanced.
The pattern created by the lines in the large leaves create a rhythmic background that enhances the
images in the foreground. The element of space is used to create a frame within a frame in the
painting.

Emily Carr: The Dark Oil Painting On The Woods
Upon reflection for these exhibits, they all left their own mark on me and I was certainly blown
away with some of the art works. In the Emily Carr exhibit there were multiple artists that had their
own style and each was unique. My personal favorites in that gallery where;
Artist: Emily Carr. Painting: Shore and forest (Cordova bay) My depiction: The dark oil paint on the
paper kinda give this calming landscape a very rugged look to it. Almost unsettling. Lots of
movement with the oil paint. Artist: Lawren S. Harris. Painting: From berg lake, evening, #4 in the
"sketches of mount Robson" series. My depiction: I appreciate this one for it's multitude of tones.
Though it is a monotone painting it is beautiful done in the day that the changes of color are melded
together very well and that all the shedding is done marvelously. The mountain seemed so perfect
and untouched. Tones and clean lines with oil paint has always been a struggle of mine.
Artist: Emily Carr. Painting: Forest scene. My depiction: This painting by Emily Carr is the one that
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Unfortunately I don't remember any of the scroll names, but with the memory still fresh, the
majority of the scrolls all had calligraphy on them with a beautiful either landscape or some sort of
gorgeous imagery. The cultures (mainly chinese) loved to incorporate calligraphy into their art, and
they have been doing it for years upon years, and each time it comes out with beautiful results. Back
to the point, the main difference that caught my eyes were the styles of the artists, however no
matter the light and/or work they all were beautiful

Comparing The Oil Painting Atalanta And Meleager
The oil painting "Atalanta and Meleager" was painted by Peter Paul Rubens in 1616. The painting
depicts a story from Metamorphoses from Ovid and the painting is in the Baroque art style.
"Atalanta and Meleager" depicts the story of Meleager gifting a boar's head to Atalanta. Meleager is
depicted as the man on the right looking at the virgin Atalanta, the woman with the boar's head on
her lap. Meleager is the son of King Oneous of Claydon and Althaea. Seven days after his birth, the
Fates appeared and said he'd grow up to be noble, brave, and strong. The fates are three ancient
Greek deities that would determine people's life spans and how they would die. On that same day
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In the story around the scene painted, Meleager killed a wild boar that was causing a lot of trouble
and damage to the area. In the story, the boar is said to have been sent down by Artemis, the goddess
of wildlife. After defeating it he presented the boar's head and skin to Atalanta. Meleager did this
because he had fallen in love with her. In the background a Fury is shown. A Fury, from Greek
mythology, is a spirit of punishment. Furies are normally depicted as one of the three goddesses that
would torture those who are guilty, cursed, or they'd spread famine and pestilences. The fury shown
in the background looks more masculine so it may not be a goddess in this painting. The Fury was
put in the painting to represent Meleager's impending death. Although there are different versions of
how Meleager died, the wild boar hunt is the main cause of the reason he died. Meleager killing the
boar is now known as the "Calydonian Boar Hunt." The version of Meleager's death that most likely
happened in the painting's version is him getting cursed by his mother. Meleager was in a battle
between two sides that had members of his family in them. He ended up killing his uncle

Perez Art Museum Miami Research Paper
used a scale to obtain a larger model. Her head is stretched vertically, and her hair is pulled back into
a braid. It was a project to homage sea, the ocean. First, it was placed in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro,
and later in Chicago's Millennium Park, Chicago. Nowadays, her serene face and closed eyes are
contemplating the Port of Miami. Water is the main public space in the world and Miami is the
perfect place to live when talking about water. That is why Plensa decided to place his work at the
Perez Art Museum Miami. The marble dust used to create such a beautiful and breathtaking
sculpture, makes it look white. Therefore, its appearance is always very crystalline and sparkling. As
a matter of course, it was done that way with a single

Jackson Pollock, Green Poles
Pollock, Green Poles, canvas, 20th century
Seemingly chaotic paintings of Jackson Pollock have been considered easy to replicate, if not to
forge. Green Poles, assumed as one of his last paintings in the mid 1950's, surfaced for sale and is
under scrutiny for authentication. It is a medium size painting, 109 cm by 86 cm.
Fig.1. Jackson Pollock, Number 7, 1952. Enamel and oil on canvas, 134.9 x 101.6 cm. New York,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A number of paints used for this work are identical to what Pollock was known to use. However, a
thinner layer of deep green used underneath viscous splashes of black is unidentified both for its
source and from the artists' other works. A smudged fingerprint in the same color appears on the ...
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Stulik, 'An Integrated Approach for the Study of Painting Techniques' in Historical Painting
Techniques, Materials, and Studio Practice, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1995, pp. 6–11.
Friedman, 1973: Stanley P. Friedman, 'Loopholes In "Blue Poles"', New York Magazine, 6, no. 44,
p.48.
Herczyriski, et al., 2011: Andrzej Herczyriski, Claude Cernuschi and L. Mahadevan, 'Painting with
drops, jets, and sheets', Physics Today, 64, 2011, pp. 31–36.
Hochfield: Sylvia Hochfield, 'The Blue Print', ARTnews, 2008. [24 Aug, 2015],
http://www.artnews.com/2008/06/01/the–blue–print/.
Kaprow, 1958: Allan Kaprow, 'The Legacy of Jackson Pollock' in Essays on the Blurring of Art and
Life, Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 1993, pp. 1–9.
Karmel, 1999: Pepe Karmel, 'Jackson Pollock. Interview with William Wright' in Jackson Pollock:
Interviews, Articles, and Reviews, New York: The Museum of Modern Art, 1999, pp. 20–23.
Naifeh & Smith, 1989: Steven Naifeh & Gregory White Smith, 'Escape Velocity' in Jackson Pollock:
An American Saga, New York: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc., 1989, pp.774–793.
New York, 1969: Jackson Pollock: Black and White, exh. cat., New York, Marlborough–Gerson
Gallery, New York: Marlborough–Gerson Gallery,

Titan's Oil Painting, Venus Of Urbino
Venus of Urbino is a 1538 oil painting by a man named Titan. It is 3'11" x 5'5" and it was made
during the Renaissance period. It is located in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. The painting
depicts a nude woman, who can be identified with the goddess Venus, laying down on a couch in a
Renaissance palace. Titan finished up a painting that was left unfinished by Giorgine of a nude
Venus laying down, sleeping on a hill. In his painting, he paints her laying on a couch, gazed,
interacting fully with the audience while waiting on the servants behind her to bring her clothing.
She celebrates a different set of values and her function in the painting is more social. In this
painting she is holding roses and there's also flowers that sit behind her. ... Show more content on
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They show a very special love that she represents in this painting: the more fruitful passion of licit
love, not lust of the body, but the permanent bond of marital affection. There is also a dog at her
feet, curled up and he symbolized the ideal fidelity. The background setting of the painting provides
a contrasting backdrop for the curves of Venus in this painting. The painting was composed from
subtle brush strokes, done with precise details. Venus's warm, glowing tone was inviting while her
gaze was innocent but curious. Even though the painting was centered on a nude Venus, it was
divided in half by the background. A black backdrop frames Venus's upper body, which exemplified
her elongated torso. Her legs were relatively short in proportion, while her feet were tiny in size.
The background was of a separate room behind the couch, where two servants were conjugated
while a sleeping dog laid at her

How The Renaissance Changed Over The Time
The renaissance to me is a very interesting topic and a very important era. A lot changed during this
time period that caught my attention. My research will be on the renaissance and on 1 artists from
that time period. I will begin by discussing how the renaissance changed over the time and how art
was involved. In addition, I will be discussing about 1 artist and there history, following by the
materials and techniques he use.
The renaissance is also known as the new birth of resurrection. During the 200 years between 1400
and 1600, Europe had some great reveals of drawings, fine art paintings and architecture mostly in
Italy. During this era there were lots of discoveries. There was a desire to explore the features of
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Around the age of 14, da Vinci began a lengthy apprenticeship with an artist named Andrea Del
Verrocchio in Florence. Where he then learned a variety of skills like metal working, leather arts,
carpentry, drawing, painting and sculpting. His earliest known work is a pen and ink drawing of a
landscape in the Amo valley. He later started his own work shop. Using his inventive skills, da Vinci
sketched war machines such a war chariot with blades mounted on the sides, and armored tank
propelled by two men cranking a shaft and even an enormous crossbow that required a small army
of men to operate. He believed studying science made him a better artist.
Leonardo thought the ability to see was mankind's most important sense and most important organ.
Da Vinci began to seriously study anatomy and dissect human and animal bodies. He's drawings of
fetus in utero, the heart and vascular system, sex organs and other bone and muscular structures are
some of the first human records. In addition, to his investigation da Vinci studied botany, geology,
zoology, hydraulics, aeronautics and physics.
He also sketched His observations on loose sheets of papers and pads that he tucked inside his belt.
He placed the papers in his personal notebook and arranged them with four themes, painting,
architecture, mechanics and human anatomy. His filled dozens of notebooks with drawn

The Museum Of Art Exhibitions
Last week I decided to visit one of the most well–known art exhibitions in Dallas. As I entered the
Dallas Museum of Art I was immediately captivated by the striking and vivid acrylic mural on the
walls created by Nicolas Party entitled Pathway. Party said to have worked on–site at the exhibit for
three weeks to transform the Museum 's central pathway into a mesmerizing, lively colored forest; it
was such a contrast to the rest of the exhibit's entrance. Straight ahead was the Nancy and Tim
Hanley Gallery filled with dull blank white walls matched with a few art pieces; versus the pathway
on the right filled with colorful life that was yanking me in the direction of a brand new world. To
me it seemed as if the walls were desperately waiting to be brought to life by other inspired artist
like Party. The mural not only caught my attention but it made me thirst for more fascinating art as
such. As I continued down the intriguing path filled with distinctive shaped trees and bushes
accompanied by splashes of different shades of green, blue and purple I found a random, seemingly
misplaced painting right in the middle of the pathway. The portrait instantly became one of my
favorites. There hung a large painting of two straight–faced men with serious expressions having
thin yet boldly dark eyebrows, perfectly winged eyeshadow and cherry red lipstick. This portrait
was extremely protrude for the simple fact of how modernized it was. In today's era it's become
more common to see men

Essay on Comparison between Jan van Eyck and Fra Angelico
The Renaissance in Western Europe brought a "rebirth" to the arts. No longer was the church the
only accredited patron for the arts. Instead, a wealthy middle class arose as patrons and were able to
purchase artist's works. Although many pieces still had religious themes, the styles, freedom of
creativity, and less reserved pieces were created. The Renaissance was not only confined to Italy,
although it is often mistaken as the birthplace of the movement. All over Western Europe artwork
flourished. Artists from the north came to Italy to study the classical arts and the renowned Italian
Renaissance artists. Many of the same themes and subject matters were depicted throughout Western
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The Italians may not have had detailed frescos and vivid colors; however they were the leaders in
creating a harmonious scale between the landscape and the objects or figures that adorned it. They
developed a focused on perspective and made their art a science. They used mathematical
measurements and thus the piece was given a great deal of depth and realism. The fresco appears to
be an extended recessed space in the room. In Angelico's piece, linear perspective is created by the
placement and angles of the walls. The edge of the porch, the base of the first column and the lines
of the bench establish a linear perspective. Italian painters also focused on the studying of classical
art and architecture. In Angelico's piece, the arches supported by the stance of the ionic columns
show the interest and study that the Italians adapted into their work. The Northern Renaissance
painters eventually incorporated perspective in their work. Van Eyck used intuitive perspective,
making objects appear smaller and closer together as they are placed further in the distance to create
the feeling of depth in his piece.
Iconography is more prevalent in the Northern Renaissance artwork compared to the Italian
Renaissance artwork. Upon first glance, there are two distinct and obvious similarities between the
two works. The most noticeable is how Mary is wearing blue and is very similarly depicted. Just
like white, the color blue is thought to be the symbol of purity and

Birth Of Venus Painting
The painting, The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, created in 1484–1486, is tempera paint on
canvas. Tempera is paint made with pigment that has a water–soluble binder. It was popular to use
Canvas because it costed less than wood. The painting was created and inspired by the poet Homer
because after Venus was born she rode on a shell. The painting shows a lot of detail in unexpected
areas like the hair, sky, the shell, and more because of the brushwork. I think that there could be
more detail in the facial expressions. I think that the artist tried to make her look pure because her
face is calm. Giving birth is a beautiful thing but it is not calm. The Birth of Venus just shows purity
and innocence. The face does have good detail because ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
The shell is important because it shows that Venus is standing on something more precious than land
or water. The painting is done well because it does focus on her hair causing a wind effect to take
place, and the detail in the body language is very similar to the painting. The shading is not done
well on the cake and I feel it is in uncomfortable parts that makes it look unrealistic. I also noticed
that her head is a little small so it seems like it was rushed. Although it does not look as realistic, the
body is not bad. The background in the cake is a lot lighter than the background in the painting. The
cake would improve a lot of it had some shadows for objects in the background to make it more 3D
and real looking. The cake gives detail and life with the flowers and leaves which, although is
different than the painting because of it being 3D, it gives the feeling of being more with nature. It
seems to be more of an underwater nature to me because with how the add–ons are placed, it looks
like Venus is under water. People that do not know the painting of The Birth of Venus might mistake
the cake to be Disney's, The Little Mermaid. It is important to focus on every detail of Venus if the
designer is just painting her onto the cake to make it more realistic. The painting clearly shows that
she is above water, going onto land. Having trees or a different background would have made it
more clear on the emotions going on besides what is happening to

Oil Painting, The Unknown: Robert Bean
The Unknown
As I walked to The Art museum to observe a few of the art work. There were many canvases, but
one particular canvas that caught my attention was an oil painting. The oil painted canvas is of a
realistic mysterious woman and a phonograph, by the artist named Robert Bean. The woman shown
in this painting has short dark brown hair with a long black beautiful one shoulder dress; her skin
color is very light that gives that beautiful glow. Her long black dress has a mixture of dark blue and
white. She is standing with her arms semi–crossed with one hand holding a small white fan. The
small fan has a design of brown flowers. She is standing sideways on the right of the canvas with a
piece of light green fabric around her arms; the light green material has a tent of light blue and ...
The majestic and mysterious masquerade ball was the inspiration of this painting. The masquerade
ball was developed in Europe in the 14th and 15th century; masquerade balls were held for the high
class in the century of the Renaissance. The elegancy in costumes and masks in the masquerade ball
inspired the painting as the result of the woman with the mask and a beautiful one shoulder black
dress.
In my opinion, this work of art was truly amazing with the touch of darkness, mystery, and elegancy.
The artist used the color mixture very well for that old antique look. The artist did very well in
painting the background black and the woman black dress to distinguish the dress apart from the
background. The phonograph is also distinguished from the background by painting white around
the device. It gives that feeling of romance and darkness at the same time. The painting leaves the
viewers of wanting more which the artist should had incorporated more things rather than just the
woman and the phonograph. In the end, the masterpiece is absolutely amazing with a touch of the
old century and modern

Edward Hopper's Painting: Summertime 1943, Oil Painting
Edward Hopper
Title of Painting: Summertime 1943, oil paint
I see: The scene presents a young maid dressed in white comming outside a large white building.
The background is dominated by white walls with brick texture and two windows (one opened). The
characteristics of this artwork is incredible contrast between black and white, the shadows are strong
and blacks (inside the building) are deep. The lines are straight and shading is strong and directional.
The subject matters the most. The dominant colours used are whites and blacks. Light saturation is
very strong but is balanced with dark areas. The predominant mood is feeling of anticipation. The
girls looks far away, her chin raised and eyes looking, waiting.
I think: Edward Hopper's techniques were relatively simple. He painted directly, brusquely, focusing
on covering what he wants to say through the scene. In Hopper's style the subject which is conveyed
matters rather than a way in which it was conveyed (which mainly matters in Matisse's style).
Personally I think that the way in which it was shown also matters in Hopper's style. In this artwork
the contrast, strong shadings and straight geometrical shapes create illusion of isolation and
simplicity. Strong shading creates mystery and elegance but also suspension. The process Hopper
used was spending a lot of time in location he painted while observing the light and how it reflects.
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I think so because of the posture of a character but also year in which it was painted. Body of a
maiden is uptight but also wistful and dismal. The painting elicited many emotions when it was
painted as people who saw it could find themselves in there, waiting for members of family, as the
girl

The Renaissance And Its Influence On Classical Culture
The renaissance began in Italy and spanned over 150 years, from the late 13th century to the early
17th century. It was a time of great invention and discovery. Renaissance means "rebirth" in French,
as it was a rebirth of interest in classical culture. During this era the focus became more human
centered, known as classical humanism. This was an occasion of great innovation, scientific
discovery and creativity. During this period linear perspective began to be used in visual art to create
an idea of space. It is said that Brunelleschi developed or began using linear perspective to give a
realistic appearance in his work. During the renaissance the culture began to be more analytical and
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The 17th century through the early 18th century was the baroque period – a period of Roman–
Catholic renewal. They commissioned artists to ornate the churches with beautiful works of art in
hope of bring the people to inspire faith and religious commitment. Many things, including the
Roman Catholic Church and politics, influenced the baroque art. The protestant reformation was
beginning and the Catholic Church was trying to prevent the spread of this. The grandeur of this era
was greatly influenced by the Spanish and French kingdoms that commissioned artists to do work in
many of their chapels and cathedrals. The style was characterized by intense light, dramatic use of
color, drastic contrast of light and shadow, known as chiaroscuro Many of the artists painted scenes
of martyrdom and death and tried to draw the viewer in the scene. Often the artists would draw on
biblical themes and stories. The artist's most popular mediums were fresco and oil paint on canvas.
There are many similarities between these two periods; often artists during the baroque history were
trying to recreate renaissance pieces of artwork. These two episodes are sequential as they share
many things with variation. During both stages fresco painting were popular to adorn chapels and oil
on canvas. Both emphasized emotion and feeling through their artwork, while the later focused more
on the drama in the subject they were trying to show. Most often both periods showed movement
and emotion in

Art Analysis: Oil On Paintings
The medium of this particular piece looks to be oil on canvas. The composition is pretty simple with
the main focus being an item of some sort being dangled and a portrait of one bird. There is a
multitude of colors present in this piece. It is bright and soft with light and dark tones. The artist has
applied the paint onto the canvas in many different angles and directions which makes the painting
appear to have overlapping colors, coarseness and uneven texture. In the middle of the painting,
there is a small horizontal space that was intentionally left blank. This separates the upper and lower
portions of the painting. I have not noted any similarities in the upper and lower quadrants, but the
artist was still able to bring about unity

Reflection About Museum
The museum that I went to for this project was the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena. It was a
new experience for me since I have never been to a museum before. I went with my mom and my
brother. I choose to go to this museum because my mom has visited before and she mentioned there
were a lot of paintings. I didn't expect to see sculptures or a beautiful garden area outside.
The first of the three works I chose was Susanna and The Elders, which was painted by artist Jan
Massys in 1564. It is an oil on panel, approximately 3.5 ft x 6.5 ft, and is located in the 14th–16th
centuries wing of the museum. I was first attracted to this painting because I thought that the lady,
Susanna, was beautiful and powerful since she is the focal point. Upon further inspection, however,
I personally didn't like how the two elder men were spying on Susana since it is violating her
privacy. The next work I chose was Sappho Recalled to Life by the Charm of Music by Louis Ducis.
It's an oil on canvas that was made in 1811 and is approximately 4 ft x 5 ft. You can find the painting
in the 17th–18th centuries wing of the museum. I didn't really like it at first because it looked like
the lady was in distress and I first thought that the scene dealt with death. The final piece I chose
was Vincent Van Gogh's The Mulberry Tree, which he created in 1889. This oil on canvas is
approximately 1.5 ft x 2ft and is found in the Van Gogh room. I liked it because it is fascinating how
he made one single tree look unique and stylized.
Out of the three works, I decided to do a formal analysis on Susanna and the Elders. To start off, the
subject matter is Susanna stripping to take take a bath and her maids are leaving her to her privacy.
However, there are two older men behind her who are secretly watching her.
Regarding lines, there are expressive lines used for the body figures, the trees, parts of the windows.
Analytical lines are also used in the background, specifically the decor of the building, and are used
in the design of the stone and wood structure in the foreground. There are also implied lines which
are seen in the pointing of fingers by the two maids and Susanna, which implicate that the maids are
leaving her. Furthermore,

Analysis Of Georgia O ' Keefe 's Painting Summer Days
When artists create a piece of work, they carefully analyze every aspect that they could possibly
include and then carefully select which pieces they want to include in the final product. The amount
of time and effort it takes to compose a piece they are satisfied cannot be overstated and it is the
hope of these artists that their work is admired by others. When looking at art there can be some
much going on that it seems overwhelming and each piece of art is subject to the perspective and
values of each of the viewers. This is why art critics created three basic theories that can be used to
effectively judge art. Each of these looks for specific aspects in a piece and uses that to determine
the quality of work completed. Depending on the piece of work that is to be evaluated, one theory
may be more fitting than the others to apply to the specific piece. Georgia O'Keefe's painting
Summer Days portrays a beautiful desert scene that has a very strong personal meaning for the
painting, making using an expressive theory a successful method for analyzing how her own
passions and views influenced the work. On the other hand, Jan van Eyck's Madonna of Chancellor
Rolin used groundbreaking oil techniques that defied the traditional works of his time, making a
formal theory that focuses attention on the overall composition an ideal means to judge his piece.
Georgia O 'Keefe was an American artist who began creating pieces that were very detailed, yet still
abstract in some ways. In

"Madonna" and "Venus" from Two Different Periods Essay
"Madonna" and "Venus" From Two Different Periods I have always been intrigued by the many
depictions of "Madonna" and "Venus" therefore I chose to compare and contrast Parmigianino's
"Madonna of the Long Neck" from the mannerist style of the later Renaissance and Titian's "Venus
of Urbino" from Venetian Renaissance. First I will tell you a little bit about the historical
background of both paintings, then I will prove my thesis by talking about exemplifies two artist's
style and the movement it represents, and considering the differences between two artwork in artistic
styles, subject matter, and formal approaches.
First, "Madonna of the Long Neck" was created at the Mannerist period in 1535 by Parmigianino
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When looking at "Madonna with the Long Neck," the colors are subdued and dull but his use of
color with the High Renaissance formula – the primary colors. In terms of mannerism, elongation
was thought to create a more elegant and graceful look, which may be one of the main reasons why
Mannerist art contained a lot of unnatural looking human figures. In the painting, I see a lot of
elongation being used in different areas as well as oddly proportioned bodies. Madonna herself has a
very extended neck, which holds up her smaller sized head making her look unusual and abnormal.
Below her neck, I see her unnaturally slanted shoulders and her elongated fingers resting on her
chest. Her legs also appear to be very long as they look much bigger than her narrow upper body.
This makes for Madonna being a very colossal and dominant figure. Furthermore, when comparing
Madonna to the women who stand beside her, Madonna is huge. In Madonna's lap is her baby Christ
who also has unnaturally long features. The body of baby Christ is so long especially his legs. It
looks like a much older boy. I think Pontormo wanted the audience to focus more on the bodies and
the drama, rather than the specific details.
In "Venus of Urbino," Titian formed a good composition that balances somewhat the delicate static
character of the reclining Venus with a consistent dynamic component. The painting

A Visual Analysis Essay
The painting "The Night Café," done in 1888 by Vincent van Gough, is an oil painting on a 28½
inch tall by 36¼ inch wide canvas. It depicts the inside of Café de la Gare in Place, Lamartine.
There is a pool table in the middle, 4 green–top dining tables on the right wall, and 2 green–top and
1 red–top tables on the right. At the back table on the left a man and woman sit together, and at the
table beside theirs; a man sitting alone and hunched over. On the right side, two more hunched–over
men are sharing the table closest to the viewer. All of the people in the painting are in dark blues,
browns, or reds except a man next to the pool table in a white suit. There are four lamps hanging
from the ceiling that seem to focus the light more on the pool table and the man in the white suit,
and less on the customers and tables that line the edges of the room. This causes the floor around the
pool table to be a brighter brown than the rest of the room. The shadow caused by the pool table is
dark, while the man standing beside the table is bright white, causing strong contrast. Combined
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The contrast between the red walls and green roof help to draw your attention to the back of the
room. The bottom third of the walls are brown which acts as a horizon for the indoor setting. Under
and around the pool table the implied lines from the boards on the floor guide you to the vanishing
point on the horizon with the help of the thick outline that is only on the pool table. The vanishing
point is used to lead your eyes to a door way in the back of the room with a half open curtain in it.
Inside the outline of the door way and curtain is what appears to be another well lit room painted
with a yellow haze and the slightly distorted shape of another door. This haze shows the space
between the viewer and the inside of the next

Analysis Of Trapper's Bride
The nineteenth century was a period of rapid westward expansion for the United States due to the
publicly held belief that Manifest Destiny would bring greater independence and upward mobility
for all its citizens. However, with the legions of pioneers venturing into the American frontier came
the upheaval between the frontiersmen and the Indians. Artists such as Alfred Jacob Miller (1810–
1874) sought to capture the beauty of the untamed wilderness and life in the American frontier.
Moreover, Miller also sought to demonstrate that positive interactions between the Indians and
European Americans were possible despite tensions on both sides. Trapper's Bride, painted in the
early 1840s by Alfred Jacob Miller is a small oil on canvas painting that measures 19 x 16 inches;
the painting is currently located in the Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
When this painting was first displayed, the viewer of the nineteenth century must have felt humbled
and compassionate towards the suffering that the Indians endured at the hands of the frontiersmen.
Nonetheless, there probably was also a sense of hope for both peoples to live together in harmony
and to lay aside the violence after seeing Miller's painting. In this paper I will argue that Miller
sought to illustrate that the reconciliation between the Indians and Americans was possible as
suggested by the colors and interactions between figures. Trapper's Bride is set in an Indian
settlement in the American

Compare And Contrast The Oath Of The Horatii
Compare and Contrast Essay In the scope of this paper two works of art would be compared and
contrasted – David's Oath of the Horatii and Painting of Giovanni Arnolfini and His Bride by Van
Eyck. The first painting – Oath of the Horatii has been painted in Rome in the Neo–Classical style.
This paining is referred as one of the best known works of art, which has been produced by this
artist of style of eclectic. In the scientific literature, the painting is referred as the representation of
the new school of art, which is mainly grounded on the fervent investigation of antique and a
returning to classical techniques, used in the timeframe of the late 18th century. This painting (oil on
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The background plot for the painting was borrowed from the Corneille's play, Horace. The
approximate symmetry of the painting becomes more prominent in the case when the viewer knows
the story of the Corneille's play. It is essential to refer to the fact that there is a difference between
the right and left sides not only in terms of physical composition, but more than that, various
emotional connotations are depicted by each ones. The "Giovanni Arnolfini and his Bride" (1434)
by Jan van Eyck is also known as The Arnolfini Marriage, The Arnolfini Wedding among other
titles. This painting is referred as one of the more complex and original paintings of the Western art
due to the fact of the unusual geometric–orthogonal perspective (in contrast to the case of the Oath
of the Horatii), iconography and the use of mirror for reflecting the space. It is essential to put an
emphasis on the fact that the art historians consider this portrait as a unique one because it is the
form of a painting, which depicts the record of a

The Oil Painting: The Waterhouse By Paul Bond
In his oil painting, The Waterhouse, artist Paul Bond illuminates the beauty of nature by juxtaposing
it against man's structured world. The observer's eyes are immediately drawn to the large fireplace in
the center of the painting. It is prominently displayed in the center of the painting with a scene of an
ocean replacing firewood. He uses linear perspective to create a draw the viewer's eyes toward the
center of the painting. From the mantel, the tranquil ocean is overflowing into the dreary room.
Bond collocated the light, serene water against a gloomy, monotonous room. The view of the ocean
is painted with pastel colors and soft brush strokes. Whereas the rest of the room has bold lines and
is painted with unappealing colors. The bland

The Spanish Renaissance Period : 16th Century Venetian...
16th century Venetian Triumvirate: Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto were master painters and artists
who treasured females and created a small number of nude portraits each during the Venetian
Renaissance period.
Titian was an Italian artist of international reputation. Like his mentor, Giorgione, put time and
talent in creating a mysterious and influential painting, "Pastoral Concert, c. 1508–1510. The
Venetian style oil painting on canvas which does not resemble its original color palette; includes two
dark haired beautiful females seem evocative and are purposely placed into 'interactive' poses, out–
to–the–side, near the male subjects. "Pastoral Concert"
Titian
1508–1510
Oil on canvas
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During the Venetian Renaissance period, studies of female nudes were not to be tarnished and
dishonored. Many of the female nude portraits may have created a supernatural female to add
interest, once the background subject(s) were sketched.
These master artists painted from a 'live' nude posed, as well as free hand, facing towards the male
subjects in the composition, but not actively in conversation, or off to the side distanced in some
form of entertainment. Drama was an essential element of Venetian artists universally and each of
the master artists honored Venetian art as an unidentifiable history and independent unity across the
painted canvas.
A divine, provocative Venetian artist who is known as a "Prestezza style painter" is Tintoretto with
his own style of painting rapidly with just a minor set of brush strokes to create the outline of a
human form, and known as an art of improvisation.
A genteel courtesan was considered to the 'ideal' embodiment of the Renaissance ideal, of sensuality
and new form of consciousness. The women were significant, achieving a social lifestyle and
intellectual dominance and became notorious and well–known across Europe.
During this time, the sensualist female became the painter's studio, for example Titian's nudes were
courtesans. "A false mole painted by the nose indicated insatiability, and in the cleft meant
adventurist."
Drama was an essential element of

Andrea Del Sarto Analysis
Haotian Dong
Mrs. Anderson
World Perspectives In Art History
5 July 2015
Religion in the Renaissance
For the artwork in the museum,
a. Title of the artwork from the museum: The Sacrifice of Isaac
b. Artist's full name, if known (Use "Anonymous" if it's not known): Andrea del Sarto
c. Date of the artwork: 1527
d. Name of the culture and/or historical period of the museum artwork: Renaissance Period
e. Size of the artwork (You may need to estimate height and width): 178cm x 138cm
f. Medium of the artwork: be very specific: Oil paint on a wood surface.
g. What else does the museum label tell you about the artwork? It references the painting's religious
context.
("Andrea Del Sarto–The Sacrifice of Isaac–C. 1527")
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Abraham is the most striking figure in the piece, as he is adorned in a richly colored red and gold
fabric. The red on his clothes is most likely meant to symbolize the blood of sacrifice, and the gold
to represent the nobility of sacrificing something precious in the name of God. Abraham tilts his
face to the heavens, seeming strong and obedient to God's commands, where a cherub figure reaches
out to him with a sympathetic look. In one hand, Abraham grasps the knife with which he will take
his son's life. The dagger is out of Isaac's view, which is how sacrifices were traditionally conducted;
without the sacrificial creature seeing the weapon and therefore leaving them in the dark about their
own swift demise. Isaac looks anything but ignorant of the situation, however, he is naked, bent over
as if quivering in fear, with a forlorn expression on his face. Unlike his father, Isaac does not raise
his eyes to the sky; instead he looks despondently at the ground. This suggests that Abraham is
superior because of his strong faith. Abraham also kneels on the sacrificial alter, with his son
crouching below, giving him a fuller physical advantage over his son. The angel is above Abraham,
as it is a servant of heaven, and Abraham is depicted as higher than Isaac, as he is a faithful, trusting
minion of the higher force. There are robes on the ground and a tree in the background, along with
another, less obvious figure and perhaps some animals. But all are dull compared to Abraham's
might and the winged servant of God that speaks to him ("Andrea Del Sarto–The Sacrifice of Isaac–
C. 1527"). The expressions on the faces of the figures are very telling, and the religious message of
the piece is undeniable. The Sacrifice of Isaac follows a strict religious theme, by depicting a
traditional Old Testament story in true Renaissance

Gloria Victis Women Analysis
One of the two art pieces that were chosen from the McNay Art Museum is the Gloria Victis statue,
a bronze statue by Antonin Mercié, size is 1879 height, 55in (139.7cm). The second is Women by
Jose Clemente Orozco, an lithograph from 1935, 12 5/16 x 17 1/8" (31.2 x 43.5 cm); sheet: 14 3/16
x 20 1/16" (36 x 51 cm) . The artist for the Gloria Victis is sculptor Marius Jean Antonin Mercie,
who study fine art in the PSL Research University in Paris, French. He was a successful sculptor
while being a student and it was in Rome, 1874, where the Gloria Victis was created, in memorial of
the French – Prussian War. Originally, the angel figure was going to support a victorious French
soldier, but upon the news that French surrender the war, it was

A Rhetorical Analysis Essay On Art Museum
Late on Wednesday night, my phone ringed. It was a text message from my friend Pedro, "Do you
want to visit an art museum tomorrow". Knowing I needed to go, I texted him back quickly, "pick
me up after your class tomorrow and we can adventure to The Weatherspoon Art Museum at The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro". After Pedro's class, we explored the museum
observing multiple art works, and I was invoked by three, art pieces. All three were different and
intriguing in their own way. For instance, the painting that is on top of the cover page with all the
wavy hair was painted by Catherine Murphy and is known as the "Frosted". This painting was very
delightful because of its unique elements. Second, the sculpture in the middle of the cover page is an
image of a wooded animal. This sculpture was crafted by Deborah Butterfield and is recognized as
Lunalilo. Also, at the bottom of the cover page is a sculpture constructed by Dan Graham, the
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One way specific, this painting expressed the rhythm with the wavy hair. All the parts of the hair
have no pointy ends, it flows smoothly with the all the other portions of the hair, making ocean
wave shapes. I think the author was trying to emphasize the waviness of the hair. Also, she uses
depth to help express the painting. Its zoomed up on the backside of a person's head, only showing
hair with only one body part showing. The body part can be seen on top of the painting which
appears to be the person's neck. Furthermore, she paints a natural light gold color for the hair, but
the gender of the person is unknown. Though the hair is long and wavy, it appears to be more
masculine than feminine. She was probably emphasizing the equal elements of a man and woman.
Overall, the painting leaves the audience with a warm feeling that uses the rhythm of hair to express

Jan Van Eyck Madonna in the Church
Madonna in a Church is a small oil panel on oak by Flemish painter Jan van Eyck. Madonna in a
church was made between c. 1438–1440. Van Eyck has been traditionally credited with the
invention of painting in oils, and, although this is incorrect, there is no doubt that he was the real
master of the technique. The use of oil paints is very significant in this artworkʼs luminescent quality
and presentation of space. The artist creates a new relationship between the viewer and the picture.
There is an illusion of a modern, threedimensional scene and through this new more naturalistic,
lifelike approach, the viewer becomes connected to the painting, not just in physical terms, but
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We see a sculpture of Christ behind her, while the baby Jesus is in her arms. She is presented in the
everyday life of those people living in the 15th century and part of their modern culture.
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The church is richly decorated, in the Gothic style. Jan Van Eyck pays attention to
detail in his painting of architectural interiors, done with unrelenting accuracy. The church is an
important symbol of Maryʼs chastity. Itʼs an Ideal church, Jan Van Eyckʼs fantasy of a perfect
interior to enthrone Mary. This is a way to represent the heavenly sphere in an environment that the
people of the time period can recognize.
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Concluding from the small size of the painting, it was not a painting designed for a
huge Gothic church where most paintings were much bigger in proportion. It was probably made for
a wealthy man at the time. In the Renaissance it was common for wealthy people to collect
artworks, it had a social significance. Above this, religious paintings and prayer books were
manifestations of commitment to prayer. The Flemish didnʼt limit their demonstration of piety to the
public realm, the individuals commissioned artworks for private use in their homes as well. "
Ideology of the time also influenced the painting. The Madonna is holding the child
that is supposed to be Christ. Her face is turned away from the child,

Mérode Altarpiece Essay
The Mérode Altarpiece by the Master of Flémalle is an oil painting on 3 wooden panels whose
specific date of creation is likely between 1425 and 1430. This hinged triptych is relatively small in
size measuring slightly over 2 feet tall and about 4 feet wide with its two winged panels open. The
Mérode Altarpiece belongs to a group of paintings associated with a Tournai workshop led by
Robert Campin, also known as the Master of Flémalle, whose workshop fostered some of the
earliest and most outstanding painters who were pioneers of the new Flemish style. The Mérode
Altarpiece's central and largest panel depicts the Annunciation, when the angel Gabriel visited the
Virgin Mary to announce her pregnancy with Jesus. The right panel portrays Joseph in a workshop
setting while the left panel shows an image of the donors kneeling in a closed garden. Artwork of
this type was made primarily to serve as a visual reminder of scenes from the Bible, specifically ...
Through this he is able bring out God's divine and frequent presence, presenting it not in a highly
spiritual surrounding but instead in a setting of bourgeois realism. The Master of Flémalle is known
for his poetic representation of objects in daily life which is exemplified in the Mérode altarpiece,
specifically in the central panel portraying the Annunciation. The Master of Flémalle used these
types of scenes to represent how God's power and presence, symbolized in the painting by Mary's
virginity and purity, God's ability to assume human form, Jesus's crucifixion, and God's trap for the
devil, exists in the seemingly hidden symbols that are present in everyday life. This kind of thinking
grew out of the influences of early Northern Renaissance ideals which stressed art and humanistic
values and marked the transition from the prevailing international gothic

Carlos Almaraz Primitive People
I went to the National Museum of Mexican Art because I've previously been to the Art Institute
before and wanted to go somewhere different. I also did not know that this museum existed and was
really curious to find out more about it. The artwork I have chosen is Primitive People by Carlos
Almaraz. Made on a canvas with oil paint in 1985. This artwork is placed on the wall in a frame
with a bar in front of the painting meaning you can't get too close or touch the artwork. The artworks
surrounding the one I have chosen are displayed the same way there are some objects in the center
of the room displayed in glass cases where no one can touch. The color and confusing caught my
eye by this piece. It made me want to know more about what was going on in the painting the
background of it.
This Artwork has a representational style because the artist is talking about The Vietnam war that
happened and he lived through that. I believe it's representational because the war that he's talking
about in this artwork happened in real life. There was a lot of wars going on during his time alive
and he was able to see them. He wanted to show us how he saw the Vietnam war through his eyes in
this painting. In this artwork, I see a bunch of the color red and pink throughout the whole painting
representing that there's a lot of blood distributed since he stated that in the wars that he saw there
was a ton of blood everywhere. There's also a bunch of texture in this painting when you look
closely it looks like there are chunks of plaster on the surface all over the artwork. Another visual
element that I saw was very similar pattern on the trees as well as the people they're very similar in
the way that they're shaped.
The visual element that I believe is the most dominant one is the color. I believe the color red and
pink are focused a ton all over. Mr. Almaraz wanted to make a statement in this artwork by saying
that blood was the main effect of war and that was the main element in war. Which is why he made
that the main color all over. The color red is on just the people and the color pink is towards the
background and in the sky which I believe represents the smoke that was happening during the war.
The message that I think the

Alpine Landscape: An Oil Painting By Julius Lange
Alpine Landscape is an oil painting by German artist Julius Lange at 1866. It is considered that this
painting might be based on sketches from 1856 or may date from a later trip to Switzerland. The
painting basically shows a scene of mountains and a lake from a lakeside. Mountains and clouds in
the sky are presented in the background. On the foot of the mountain is a lake surrounded by
disorganized rocks and plants. Some rocks are stretching all the way to the center of the lake, where
some people and their cattle are standing. The whole painting don't have any special focus because
the artist didn't give any part more attention.
The whole scene seems clear and calm in a sunny weather. The sunlight comes from the top part of
the sky behind trees around the lake on the right side of the painting. Contrasting modeling of light
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Horizontal line is near the lake side around the mountain foot, vanishing point is near the center of
the painting. It gives viewers the feeling that they are standing on the lakeside.
Line are used to narrate details most of the time in this painting. Boundaries between figures are
always blending into shadows or shown by difference of colors instead of outlining their forms.
Brushstrokes can seldom be seen in this artwork. This oil painting has a shiny appearance but the
pigment are not painted in thick layers with texture on the surface.
Colors used in this painting are mostly blue and green tone. All colors are natural without dramatic
effect or contrast. The mountain in the distance has a blurry effect with a light purple tone color,
which shows the atmospheric effect. It also create feeling of contrast of weather between warmer
foreground with creatures and cooler background with only rocks and snow on the peaks. This
painting gives viewers a scene of Alps with a peaceful quiet and enjoyable

Analysis Of Oil Painting : Tiger In A Tropical Storm
Surprised!, also known as Tiger in a Tropical Storm, is an oil painting that was produced in 1891 by
a post impressionist painter. The painter was well known as Henri Rousseau, whom created all his
pieces in Paris, France. Surprised! was the first of the jungle themed paintings, and this is relevant to
all of Rousseau's pieces because many of his paintings took place in the jungle ("Henri Rousseau
Paintings, Biography, Quotes"). Surprised! features objects and details that will carry through to his
later works ("Henri Rousseau Paintings"). As mentioned before, Henri Rousseau painted many
jungle themed pieces. Rousseau worked to portray contemporaries between the home life and
wildlife. Although Henri never travelled outside of France, the jungle theme expressed in his
paintings came from experience through common visits to the city's natural history museums and
Paris zoos (Henri Rousseau Paintings). Henri Rousseau painted with such detail, symbolism, and
colors, as well as making an everlasting impression on the post–impressionist movement, modern
art, and artists of that period. Henri Rousseau employs many different colors, textures, and shades
within the painting called Surprised!. The focus of the painting is the tiger in the crouched position
ready to pounce on the prey, which is not depicted in the painting, but is interpreted that it is just off
to the right of the canvas ("Henri Rousseau Paintings"). The tiger has been lurking in the grass while
the rain, swaying

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