June Explores Art

Post Impressionism Post-Impressionism focused on a more stable line work then impressionism, and was heavily subject to artistic impression. Importantly, color was used to invoke certain feelings from the audience, and spark emotions. Essentially, the representation of the subject matter was clear, but the colors used took on a surreal feeling, that was subject to artistic whim. I'm not a big fan of this art style. I find it very jarring to look at, and dislike the strange combinations of color, when applied to the realistic subject matter. I also find it very difficult to connect with what the artist intended, because I don't have a good grasp on colors and what emotions they're intended to provoke. Because of how I process stimulus, these paintings make little sense to me and just seem unattractive. This use of color to grant a glimpse into the artists perspective falls short on me, so I don't particularly enjoy it , although I do have an appreciation for the historic...

     Morality in the Classical era focused on glorifying a high moral standard. These standards oftentimes stemmed from the French and American revolution, or classic stories, such as those about Sparta. Themes during this era included patriotism, sacrifice, and moral good, such as family. (Kljaich) If I were to speculate, I would imagine that these themes within artwork were used to enforce a cohesive unit during a time of turmoil, and bring people together on common ground. Between rapidly advancing science, multiple revolutions, and fading religious influence , one can easily see how divided the population may have been.               This piece is called The Settlement by William Hogarth, completed in 1744. This artist specifically focused on British society in his pieces, so I believe it is a safe bet to assume that's where it was painted.      This piece is an excellent representation of the high moral standar...

                                                                       Background      This piece is called Head of Christ Crowned With Thorns, painted in 1620 by Guido Reni.  I could not find a specific location for this piece, however, the artist is Italian,  so it is safe to believe that was this was where the painting was created. More specifically, it was likely painted in Rome If it was not created in Italy, his biography also mentions that he created a lot of work in Naples, where he took a lot of commissions. Beyond that, it appears as if not a lot is known about this painting.                                                          ...

                                                                                                                                                 Background   This piece is a small portion of a larger work, called the Portinari Altarpiece , painted in 1476 by artist Hugo van der Goes. The full piece is a triptych, which is a large, three-panel piece of artwork that unfolds to reveal the painting within. The work was commissioned by Tommaso Portinari, a wealthy Italian banker who worked within the Medici network.    The altarpiece resided within the Sant'Egido church in Florence, a...