Plato’s Imitation
Attributes of Music– Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
Plato stated that his view of art is the imitation of reality, which is an imitation of the ultimate reality known as the Forms that exist in a heaven-like realm. Therefore, Plato believes that artists only imitate an object, which is an imitation of the Forms. As a result, the artist does not truly understand the object they are imitating because they lack the knowledge of the reality of objects. Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin’s Attributes of Music painting is a suitable representation of the view of imitation stated by Plato because it is a still life painting. A still life painting is intended to be a precise replication of reality, thus Plato would believe …show more content…
This passion, according to Burke, is created by the idea of the sublime in art. Furthermore, the sublime in a work of art is that in which involves an astonishing, fearful, terrible, and obscure scene. Therefore, Karl Brulluv’s painting, The Last Day of Pompeii, is a sufficient representation of Burke’s ideas. The subject matter of the painting is the catastrophic volcanic eruption that occurred in Pompeii that left the town buried in ashes. Brulluv’s representation creates an understanding that nature itself is obscure, terrible, fearful, and astonishing. Therefore, by representing the uncontrollable and immense power of nature in his painting, Brulluv is able to represent the idea of the sublime. Brulluv shows a powerful drama of nature’s ability to destroy humanity, as well as a combination of emotions. There are people running away from the scene scared, protecting themselves and others, and those who are attempting to save things from the catastrophe that is upon them. This entire representation that Brulluv created is meant to evoke pity and fear in the viewer, as well as a feeling of uncertainty. The painting shows the final moments before the eruption reaches the scene, thus creating a sense of uneasiness and
Attributes of Music– Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin
Plato stated that his view of art is the imitation of reality, which is an imitation of the ultimate reality known as the Forms that exist in a heaven-like realm. Therefore, Plato believes that artists only imitate an object, which is an imitation of the Forms. As a result, the artist does not truly understand the object they are imitating because they lack the knowledge of the reality of objects. Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin’s Attributes of Music painting is a suitable representation of the view of imitation stated by Plato because it is a still life painting. A still life painting is intended to be a precise replication of reality, thus Plato would believe …show more content…
This passion, according to Burke, is created by the idea of the sublime in art. Furthermore, the sublime in a work of art is that in which involves an astonishing, fearful, terrible, and obscure scene. Therefore, Karl Brulluv’s painting, The Last Day of Pompeii, is a sufficient representation of Burke’s ideas. The subject matter of the painting is the catastrophic volcanic eruption that occurred in Pompeii that left the town buried in ashes. Brulluv’s representation creates an understanding that nature itself is obscure, terrible, fearful, and astonishing. Therefore, by representing the uncontrollable and immense power of nature in his painting, Brulluv is able to represent the idea of the sublime. Brulluv shows a powerful drama of nature’s ability to destroy humanity, as well as a combination of emotions. There are people running away from the scene scared, protecting themselves and others, and those who are attempting to save things from the catastrophe that is upon them. This entire representation that Brulluv created is meant to evoke pity and fear in the viewer, as well as a feeling of uncertainty. The painting shows the final moments before the eruption reaches the scene, thus creating a sense of uneasiness and