The Ocean

Impressionism and Post Impressionism

Aysia Brown

October 21, 2015

HUA

 The Impressionism movement began in France in the 19th century(1801-1900s) paintings from impressionists would use small, soft and thin brushstrokes. impressionism had open an uncommon optical angles, and the use of colors that illustrates light changes. It's like you can see in a picture how the lights show as time is going by, and there is a sense of movement. Colors was more significant than lines, and the various colors painted on the canvas. Impressionists paintings is like an early photograph, because it captures that movement. For example; This is painting named "Young woman Painting"(1883) By Berthe Moriso. Moriso has been exploring Impressionism between 1874 and 1886. She would paint her artwork outdoors and would rapidly brushstroke her canvas by using watercolors and pastels. When you look at this picture up close, you can see the swift strokes of the painting,and the amount of diverse colors is being mix together. When you step back, you'll see a young woman, sitting and knitting. You would be able to tell that the young lady is sitting outside because, of the different shades of grass. Basically she could be sitting in a garden or a park.This artwork is like an a early photo that was taken with a camera. The artist captured the exact moment, that will stay forever. 

Post impressionism is pretty much the same as impressionism such as the use of bright colors, heavy paints, striking brushstrokes, etc. The differences though is the strenuous use of shapes that are geometric, and use of colors that are unorthodox. impressionists would work on their artwork indoors, instead of outdoors. Impressionists would investigate different ways to paint a picture, without the concern of the appearance of an object. Another difference between impressionism and post impressionism is that post impressionism is more time-consuming, and captures the intense movement. For example; This is a painting named " Corridor In The Aslyum"(1889) by Vincent Van Gogh. This painting was painted by the artist himself when he was at an asylum for twelve months tillthe near end of his life. Gogh sent the colorful picture to his brother.The artist is not showing just the image of the asylum, he's expressing emotions in the painting by using various colors. symbolizes an emotion. As you can see there's majority of red, yellow, white, and a hint of blue.it's like all of Gogh's feelings were put into this painting and sent as a message to his sibling. 

Renaissance and Baroque Art

Aysia Brown

October 14, 2015

HUA

This is a painting named "Madonna and Child Enthroned with Saints" By Raphael. In the middle of the picture you'll the virgin Mary sitting on a throne, and baby Christ sitting on her lap. Mary is wearing a ruby red dress with a shimmering dark greenish rode.The patterns behind her throne which is like  a bronze and gold makes Mary strike out more, because of the color choices. Baby Christ is wearing a white shirt with a symbol on the left side of his arm, and blue bottoms. If you look closely and The baby's hand, you'll see how he have two fingers up. His eyes are looking at a young boy, whose young saint John. Young John is standing at the base of the throne wearing a brown shirt, and red pants. He have his hands clapped together and looking at Baby Christ. Around the throne is four saints. Their names are Peter, Catherine, an unidentified woman (but could be either Baraba,Lucy, Rosa, and Dorothy) and Paul. Each Saint is wearing a bright and brilliant color. Such as ruby, Gold, Purple, green-blue together and a dash of white. In the background, there are hills showing a little depth, and you can see the castle. The castle is painted small because it shows that the castle is far away, creating a depth in space. There are also symbolism in the painting such as the castle, a symbol on the baby's shirt, the finger gesture, and the halos. The expression on each person's face is soft and have emotion to them. Mary gaze is on young saint john. After looking at the picture bit by bit, take a look at it whole. When you put the pieces to together, its like a wonderful colorful work of art. The colors makes the picture stand-out and vibrant. At the top of the artwork, you'll see a man holding a a blue ball on his right hand, and be his sides are two angels. On the left the angel is green and pink, and on the right the angel is wearing yellow and green. The man is known as the Father God, and the ball symbolizes the globe.  

This a painting called "Hercules and Achelous" By Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarleem. In this painting you'll see a man named  Hercules fighting river god named Achelous. The River god transformed into a bull to fight off Hercules to be with Princess Deianeira. Hercules grabs the bull by the horns, and put one knee down on the the bull. In the picture you can see the bull struggling to escape from Hercules strength. The painting has a realistic feel to it. The bull has very great details. You can see the bones, and how the muscles are from that posture. If you take a look a Hercules, you can see how his muscles flex by this position, In results the picture is not flat, but more alive. The light and dark are really working together extremely nicely. It's like the sun is shining, and  the bull is blocking the sunlight from Hercules leg. That's where you see his right leg in the shade. This picture also has depth to it, showing a few people in the background. Some of people would be familiar to some eyes. On the far right, is a couple of people called naiads and they are filling the horns with flower and fruits. To the right is Hercules fighting with Antaeus. Finally on the left Hercules fights with a great serpent.

Renaissance and Baroque Art

Aysia Brown

October 7, 2015

HUA

 Renaissance started in Florence, Italy around the years 1350 to 1400.  Renaissance also started at the ending of the middle ages. During those years inventions were being invented, such as the printing press, exploring new land Along with the start of philosophy, literature and art of  philosophy, literature and art. The southern part of Europe was influenced with the writings from the Greece and Roman. Painters and sculptors focused more on emotion, and the humanistic on their work.Before the influence From the Greece and Roman, there were works of art that was flat, shows no feeling in the face or body.  Throughout the rebirth period,Many of the artworks had space, more colors,different perspectives and illustrate the christian bible. For example; This Painting called "The Last Supper" was made by an artist named Leonardo Da Vinci. he painting is about Jesus telling his fellow followers that somebody at this table will betray him. You can tell how each man their own individual identity because of the style of their hair, clothing, and expression of their face. The expression on their face shows shock, and horror. The painting also has one-point linear perspective. That means from behind Jesus head there's a fade point. The walls follow the window to show a depth. 

The Baroque period began in the 1600s. Paintings  and sculptures would be more dramatic, and a real strong sense of light and dark. Body and or face expressions would be more theatrical. This is a painting called "Taking of Christ." by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. As you look at the picture you can see, how the light and dark work together. It's like the light is shinning and a dark room. The dark makes the individual become more alive. It's like you can hear the men shouting, and feel their movement all at once.