Analysis Of Domenico Ghirlandaio's An Old Man

While viewing artist, Domenico Ghirlandaio’s An Old Man and his Grandson”, I had several thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I first noted taking in all the fine detail the artist had used in this piece. Through both the main subjects of the painting, being the older man and his Grandson, but also within the twisting, delicately painted background of the piece. Inside, I felt a heart-warming feeling as I viewed the Man and his Grandson sharing a deep, loving stare. The two appeared to share a loving bond that reminded me of the one I had with my Grandfather prior to his passing. In different words, it simply made me happy to see the two sharing a bond that some are never able to have. I also began giving thought in the artist’s motives behind …show more content…
I thought that her description of her son’s approach to asking her about sex was quite humorous. At the same time, I felt that it was odd that her 5 year old approached her asking questions like that, it seems like too young of an age. It was upsetting to read about Mayas’ friend’s reaction concerning her mother’s new “lover”, as someone is never too old to find and embrace love. I noted feeling odd about Mayas’ mother’s openness to discussing her lack of a love life with her daughter. However, once again there was great humor within the second “sex talk” Maya had with her Step Father. This piece was successful in resonating with me as I had the ability to almost play the narrative out like a movie in my head. I could easily derive the message Maya had in mind while writing this individual excerpt. In terms of Intimacy, Maya shares a close enough bond with her son, enough so to be able to have “the talk” with him, without simply deferring him to his father. Maya shares a similar intimate relationship with her mother and stepfather, as she is able to talk about sex with both of them openly with only a tad of awkwardness. The topic of this piece is continued sexual intercourse into old age, which directly spans out of intimacy throughout life. In terms of Generativity, Maya successfully achieves this through the talks and education/information she is able to supply to both her stepfather and son. She serves as an educator and gives back others, even those older than her. She also serves as generative through the creation and loving care she displays with her son. In terms of Integrity, I was not able to establish any real narratives suggesting satisfaction in her life. However, in the realms of Creativity, we see a hint of said creativity in Mayas’ approach to having the talk with her stepfather, as she uses a