Art is a form of expression and communication using virtual languages. Every artwork has content which can tell the viewers an important message or concept. In The Dallas Art Museum, there are several types of art collected from all over the world that is able to showcase different conceptual themes such as sexuality and gender role of women in society. Since gender role and sexuality is a universal theme, many artworks from the museum exhibits this message. For example, analyzing the art work of Emile Bernard’s and Felix Edouard Vallotton, both artist is able to express the role of women through their works. Furthermore, artists use several elements and techniques to emphasize their message. Analyzing Emile Bernard’s Bridge at Point-Avon,1891,
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The painter also reveals the importance of women in the society and their role as guardians. Here, the painting shows two women in a room, watching over little children. The women are seen sewing peacefully while the children play. The artist does a good job of informing the viewer about the role of women using elements like value, depth, and brightness. Looking closer at the work, the artist used the open window as a light source to highlight the women’s face and the sheet of of fabric on her. The artist also utilized the method called chiaroscuro, which creates the illusion of solidity and depth. By casting shadows and reflecting lights on the white sheet of cloth, the artist is able to add textures. Here, the fabric appears to have a smooth texture and its folds also shows a flowing rhythm like smooth waves. This symbolizes the that women works delicately to create something exquisite. And similar to the first painting, both artist convey with grace. Moreover, the positions of the women are directed towards the children. Observing the women in the painting, both figures shift their body and head to face directly towards the children which also helps bring the audience’s attention to the children. By doing so, the artist is able to communicate to the audience and emphasize that the women are watching over the
The painter also reveals the importance of women in the society and their role as guardians. Here, the painting shows two women in a room, watching over little children. The women are seen sewing peacefully while the children play. The artist does a good job of informing the viewer about the role of women using elements like value, depth, and brightness. Looking closer at the work, the artist used the open window as a light source to highlight the women’s face and the sheet of of fabric on her. The artist also utilized the method called chiaroscuro, which creates the illusion of solidity and depth. By casting shadows and reflecting lights on the white sheet of cloth, the artist is able to add textures. Here, the fabric appears to have a smooth texture and its folds also shows a flowing rhythm like smooth waves. This symbolizes the that women works delicately to create something exquisite. And similar to the first painting, both artist convey with grace. Moreover, the positions of the women are directed towards the children. Observing the women in the painting, both figures shift their body and head to face directly towards the children which also helps bring the audience’s attention to the children. By doing so, the artist is able to communicate to the audience and emphasize that the women are watching over the