The expression of ideas and emotions has been presented through art for centuries. Some of the most famous types of art include the works of Neoclassical and Romantic Art. Neoclassical Art began in the mid-1700s while Romantic Art followed shortly after, beginning in the late-18th century. Although these art forms are commonly confused as being similar, they actually feature striking differences. Neoclassical Art is revival of Greco-Roman realism and features realistic and precise lines in cold colors. Romantic Art focuses mainly on politics and intense emotion.Featuring warm colors and the display of less detailed almost blurred forms. From the power-points and discussions throughout the class, a good example of these art forms is Napoleon
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There are two types of surrealism, Magic and Biomorphic. The most recognizable style of Surrealism is Magic Surrealism. Salvador Dali (1904-89) is well-known for his artwork in this style. He was inspired by sexual topics, castration, impotence, and much more! In his painting, Apparition of a Face and Fruit Bowl on a Beach shows barrage of abstract and distorted objects. Through the swirled colors and hidden images you can see, a dog mixed within the background and a bowl of fruit which appears to take the shape of a face. On the other side of Surrealism is Biomorphic Surrealism, which describes an artists who gathers their inspiration inner subconscious which usually comes through in unrecognizable ways. Juan Miro (1893-1983) is well-known for his works in Biomorphic Surrealism. One of his pieces, Person Throwing a Stone at a Bird depicts a white foot on a beach setting with a bow and arrow in the background. The objects are so simplified and unrelated to each other that I can't grasp a concrete story of what is happening in this painting. Out of both of these pieces I find myself drawn to Miro’s piece, Dali’s piece is grim with dark colors and thus gives me a sense of depression. Miro’s piece gives me a sense of wonder and curiosity to what he could have possibly intended. Below is Miro’s, Person Throwing a Stone at a Bird on the left, while Dali’s, Apparition of a Face and Fruit Bowl on a Beach appears on the
There are two types of surrealism, Magic and Biomorphic. The most recognizable style of Surrealism is Magic Surrealism. Salvador Dali (1904-89) is well-known for his artwork in this style. He was inspired by sexual topics, castration, impotence, and much more! In his painting, Apparition of a Face and Fruit Bowl on a Beach shows barrage of abstract and distorted objects. Through the swirled colors and hidden images you can see, a dog mixed within the background and a bowl of fruit which appears to take the shape of a face. On the other side of Surrealism is Biomorphic Surrealism, which describes an artists who gathers their inspiration inner subconscious which usually comes through in unrecognizable ways. Juan Miro (1893-1983) is well-known for his works in Biomorphic Surrealism. One of his pieces, Person Throwing a Stone at a Bird depicts a white foot on a beach setting with a bow and arrow in the background. The objects are so simplified and unrelated to each other that I can't grasp a concrete story of what is happening in this painting. Out of both of these pieces I find myself drawn to Miro’s piece, Dali’s piece is grim with dark colors and thus gives me a sense of depression. Miro’s piece gives me a sense of wonder and curiosity to what he could have possibly intended. Below is Miro’s, Person Throwing a Stone at a Bird on the left, while Dali’s, Apparition of a Face and Fruit Bowl on a Beach appears on the