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Non-Western Blog 11/29/2021

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 Non-Western Blog Theme: Japanese Art I chose to focus my exhibit on the beautiful cherry blossom trees, or Sakura, in Japanese and how they are brought into tradition in Japanese culture. Cherry blossoms symbolize life and death, a sense of renewal. Cherry blossom festivals are held each year to commemorate the start of spring and the end of winter, hence the theme of beginnings and ends. I have chosen three portraits that represent the blooming of the cherry blossoms, and though they occur at different time periods, they exhibit the cultural practices of the Japanese during this time.  1)       1)  Avenue of Cherry Trees, 1935 The Avenue of Cherry Trees was painted in 1935 by Hiroshi Yoshida. This woodblock print showcases a local Japanese village surrounded by an abundance of cherry blossoms. Cherry blossoms in Japan blossom every spring, from the end of March to early April. Yoshida utilizes a pale, pastel color palette as well as a linear perspective. They also use contrasting
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Post Modern Blog

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 Post-Modern Blog  Creative Architecture Around the World       1)  The Bean   (Chicago, Illinois) History: The Bean was designed by artist, Anish Kapoor in 2004. It is also known as the “Cloud Gate” and is in Millennium Park on Michigan Avenue. The bean is fully made of stainless steel and stands at 33 feet high and 42 feet wide. Kapoor initially named this sculpture Cloud Gate, but Chicagoans soon adopted, “The Bean” because of its wide, bean-like shape. This work is connected to post-modernism because of its unique elements, such as its reflective surface and organic shape. Its architecture is quite remarkable because of its distinctive look, but at the same time is quite simple. I am originally from Chicago, and we always come back to visit The Bean and take pictures. I think it is a remarkable attraction and so fun to look at. 2)    The Dancing House , Prague, Czechia History:   The Dancing House was designed by architects, Frank O. Gehry and Vlado Milunic in 1996. The buildin
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Early Modern Era 11/4/2021

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           Early Modern Blog Theme: The Influence of the Great Depression 1) Refuse , 1935 History and Connection: This work is titled, Refuse, by artist, Winifred Milius Lubell in New York City. It was painted in 1935 and is a sketched drawing of two homeless individuals sleeping on the ground. Lubell is described as, "a politically radical graphic artist of the 1930s". She was known for her other portraits featuring unemployed men and children and would sketch homeless people in Central Park in her teenage years. This portrait is connected to the theme because it exhibits the agonizing realities that many people faced throughout the Great Depression, including poverty. Aesthetic Reaction: This was the first work I chose to exhibit in my blog and it caught my eye because I could feel how intense the atmosphere was. After learning that Lubell drew this exact scene from her own eyes, I could not help but feel so sorrowful for these individuals. Throughout my education, even
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Romantic Blog 10/28/2021

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 Romantic Era Exhibition 1) Impressionism Art The Poppy Field near Argenteuil, Claude Monet History and Artist's Intentions The Poppy Field near Argenteuil  by impressionist artist, Claude Monet, was painted in 1873 in France. Monet painted this potrait after a trip from the United Kingdom. In this era of his life, painting was the ultimate comfort and fulfillment for Monet when his wife, Camille Doncieux's health was declining. Doncieux was the subject of many of Monet's paintings; she was seen as his muse and inspiration. This painting depicts a mother and her young son walking through a field of poppies (theoretically, Doncieux and their young son, Jean) on a clear day. Monet simply found satisfaction and solace in composing this piece.  Aesthetic Reactions One of the main elements in this painting is the typical subject matter ; it encapsulates a pleasant event between a mother and her child, as well as an eyecatching landscape. This painting also includes blended color
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Classical Blog 10/21/2021

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 Classical Blog Exhibit  Morality and The Art of the Classical Era 1. The Death of Seneca , Jacques Louis David History and Connections The Death of Seneca was painted in 1773 by artist, Jacques Louis David in Paris, France. David was encouraged by the Royal Academy to paint this portrait in competition with the prize being a trip to Italy. This painting depicts Seneca the Younger, a famous Roman statesman and writer who was being taken away from his wife and family after being charged with conspiracy to kill an emperor. The connection to influence in this piece is the fate of an individual being decided by Rome's government; it was not revealed whether Seneca did participate in the conspiracy to kill Emperor Nero, however, the chance ultimately ended in his death sentence. In today's age, this is still applicable since there still are individuals who are wrongly accused of a criminal act, then are faced with the death penalty. Morality is questioned among those who determine
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Baroque Blog 10/11/2021

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 The Surrender of Breda, 1635 Diego Velasquez History of The Surrender of Breda      The Surrender of Breda painted by Diego Velasquez in 1635 is connected to the Thirty Years' War. Velasquez was appointed to complete this painting by King Philip IV of Spain to commemorate General Ambrosia Spinola, who lead the Spaniard army to triumph against the Dutch forces. At the time, Velasquez was seen as the most prestigious painter in Spain. This painting depicts Frederick Henry surrendering the keys to Spain. Spinola's conquest was a significant military accomplishment and considered an emblem of Spanish nationalism. Unfortunately, Breda was recaptured after four months by Frederick Henry and was ceded to the Dutch Republic in 1648.  Art Elements and Opinions     This painting includes several elements of the Baroque era art style, including aerial perspective, realistic proportions, and light. I noticed that the colors towards the top of the painting it is quite light; the clothing
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Renaissance Blog 9/30/2021

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The Marriage of the Virgin  Raphael, 1504                 For this week's assignment on the Italian/Northern Renaissance, I chose to analyze Raphael's The Marriage of the Virgin, 1504. This painting is influenced by the Reinvention of Rome by the Catholic Church and represents the day where Mary becomes wed to Joseph.              Initially, this painting was to be completed by Pietro Perugino, Raphael's former master but was ultimately assigned to Raphael due to Perugino's absence. Raphael followed his master's technique in executing this painting and found inspiration in Perugino's painting style. The colors chosen are quite mute, with the red clothing on the bodies to be the brightest. Raphael also uses linear perspective in his work to depict the cathedral behind the assembly of people. He applied figure composition to illustrate the gathering and their engagement throughout the ceremony. I was debating on whether or not this piece was an altarpiece, only be
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