The work that I am analyzing is Bathsheba After the Bath by Jan Steen (1626-1679). I believe the meaning of the painting shows exactly what women had to endure to be presented to a man of high royalty and had no rights in the matter to reject his advances. The gloomy colors in the painting correlates with the emotion that Bathsheba expresses. Examining the painting I found interesting props surrounding Bathsheba and the maidservants. The painting tells the story of how King David sent for Bathsheba.…
There is so much more to this piece than I’ve even hinted at. The piece indeed disrupts the canon and complements our class, but I argue it is worthy of inclusion because it raises questions: If a piece of art is so unusual/remarkable/original, can it transcend the forces which marginalize its artist and societal barriers which hold its artist back from fame? Why do we analyze all women artists and their art within the context of feminism? What kind of pressure does identifying as a feminist or woman artist place onto the artist and the art itself? How does the relatability of a piece determine its success?…
Albrecht Durer and Artemisia Gentileschi both have a woman as the focal point of their artwork, but differ in how they portray her. While Durer's focus is on the helplessness of a woman during her abduction, Gentileschi emphasizes the strength and power of Judith in the slaying of Holofernes. Both artworks contrast on the different ways these women are illustrated. For example, while Durer conveys a message that resembles the standards of what an “ideal” woman would look like and act during the Renaissance, Gentileschi stands against these standards and portrays her female characters as real women with strength and humanity. Principles and elements of art also contribute to the contrasting depiction of the women.…
Despite the countless prejudices against females engaging in what was believed to be a male’s area of expertise, Artemisia Gentileschi, gained a reputation, and established herself as a successful artist. Gentileschi’s artistic journey was not about revenge, but a fight for recognition of her unbelievable talent amidst her contemporary. Present-day she is recognized as one of the utmost accomplished and expressionistic artist of the era. However, Artemisia did not earn the respect as a female artist nor her reputation without hindrance.…
Name (both Greek and Roman): Roman: Diana Greek: Artemis What is she the goddess of? Goddess of the Hunt, Forests and Hills, the Moon, Archery What are her symbols?…
Through the manipulation of style and media, all works communicate a social understanding of the artist – individual products of social values that have influenced their depiction of women.…
When women are hit and abused they lose who they are and many times feel lost. In this painting Saville shows that yes scars can be seen on the outside but also on the inside. Saville’s painting is successful to show the reality of people’s lives, not everything is sunshine and rainbows. I feel that more people, especially women, should become aware of reality and help those who can’t help…
Also, some see it as taking a powerful stand against racism, and others see it as promoting a kinder, gentler form of prejudice. This shows how the spectators of an art piece use their own nature to create an interpretation of the…
Yearwork one The influence of Zanele Muholi’s techniques, concepts and subject matter in her “La Rochelle” series and “Miss D'vine” series on my work: “Flowers in (my) hair” Conceptualization: Like in Muholi’s La Rochelle series (figs.2, 3, 4), my artwork Flowers in (my) hair (fig.1) tackles gender norms- mainly toxic masculinity . The camel in the image is my representation of man and focuses on changing the idea that to be a man you must be tough.…
Armstrong adds that art is “an attempt to construct meaning in the face of relentless pain and suffering” but can also “evoke an anxiety in such a way that the community is forced to confront and control it” (Armstrong, 5). Particularly, Armstrong is…
Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods. One of the Greeks goddess is Artemis. Her parents Greek God Goddess of Zeus and Leto. They are the God Goddess of lightning and a titan goddess. She is from island of Delos but you can find her wandering through the forests and wilderness, dancing in groves or hunting in shadowy mountains.…
One day you may be getting an award for having the "best smile” at school and all of a sudden the next, your best friend is drafted into the military. The world isn’t as “perfect” as the media, TV or many people put it to be. Susanna Kaysen, Charlotte Gilman and Frida Kahlo are great examples of what it’s like to drift apart society’s standards. As they talk about and show their feelings and thoughts about how society really is like, they present how their “abnormality” is treated in the eyes of others. Kaysen, Gilman and Kahlo all see the world in reality.…
I was drawn to this painting due to its simplistic design and vibrant colors that forces the viewer to keep looking. The painting attracted my attention and every time I looked at it, I felt as if I found something new about it every time. As I continued to examine the painting its complexity continued to grow with every minute that I looked at it. Also, the size of the painting was large compared to the others in the gallery immediately making me feel that the painting had more significance and prestige than the others around it. The combination of the designs, the color and the size, overall made this painting an obvious choice for my research paper.…
Frida Kahlo A woman of difference lies with a horrendous injury in her bed while she paints a soon to be iconic piece. Who is this woman who intimates even the most hyper-masculine man of the early 20th century? Kahlo’s fiery and rebellious spirit shows not only in her paintings but in the trailblazing role that she has on today’s society. Kahlo, while an iconic artist, was also a strong advocate for women, the disabled, and the LGBT community.…
Also forming art could have been their only way in dealing with the struggles of their life. It was a form of release. It was a way for them to reflect on their past, and to…