Abstract art

through the form of cave art. However, it’s a highly contentious subject with some people fiercely opposing this theory and branding its advocates as ‘shamaniacs’. Perhaps the contention lies with “the loose use of labels and names such as shamanism that has led to some of the confusion” (Taçon, 2006). Often shamanism has been used to rationalize almost everything in a way that suggests it was “shamans and their initiates that were the main or even exclusive producers of rock art” (Taçon, 2006).…

she began her art career in 1905 by studying at the Art Institute of Chicago. She continued her education a year later at the Art Student’s League of New York. After working in Chicago as a commercial artist for a while, she moved to Texas to teach art (“Georgia O’Keeffe: About the Painter”). Eventually she became supervisor of art in Amarillo Texas public schools (O’Keefe, Georgia). While teaching in Texas, O’Keefe became frustrated with her own work and stopped paining. Her love of art was…

The artwork that I have chosen to review is titled Butterfly String, painted in the year 1977 by abstract painter Leonard Contino, which is currently being exhibited among other modern pieces at the Dallas Museum of Art. Although abstract art may be at the bottom of my list when it comes to my preferred style of painting, when encountering artwork that intentionally removes any and all recognizable figures and themes from its composition I feel obligated to analyze the work on a deeper level in…

an understanding on the importance of unity. When the tragedy of 9/11 stuck our country, the music expressed memories, emotions, strength, and perseverance as a nation. 4. Why are “knowledge” songs the place where art meets science? Knowledge songs transmit knowledge that binds art and science. This is achieved through songs about family, history, politics, and moral lessons, but include the cues of music through rhythm, structure, and melody. Music reinforces and assists in memorization and…

by Osnat Tzadok is a modern day contemporary abstract piece, presented as a vibrant coloured oil painting, on a stretched canvas over a wooden frame sized: 4 foot by 2 foot. Best appreciated in a spacious area against a plain background, so to promote its chromatic design and texture. As a Canadian artist, she uses real life images and a realistic approach to her abstract painting. Moreover, Tzadok painting’s show a concept of virtual and abstract life forms. This is shown by creating an…

Public art is all around us, and when you take a moment to look around you’ll find some amazing pieces. While walking around downtown there is always one mural that catches my eye every time. Located on the back side of the Burton Cummings Theatre (formerly known as the Walker Theatre, 364 Smith Street.) is an untitled piece by Winston Leathers (1932-2004). Maybe it’s the vibrant colours, or the fact that I spent just over 14 hours waiting outside the theatre two years ago waiting to see my…

piece of art. “Monoliths #2” focuses on different shapes, colors, and lines to create an abstract view of the world around her. The artwork is four feet by four feet but seems much larger when one actually stands in front of the piece which is located at Ackland Museum of Art. This artwork is displayed in the “European and Art 1890-1950,” section of the museum despite not fitting in the time frame. The reason for incorporating this piece into this section is because if one only looks at the art…

Romare Bearden was a phenomenal artist of his time; his art displayed his upbringing and places he visited throughout his life. In his collage piece, Tomorrow I May Be Far Away (1966/1967), “Bearden reflects on his childhood memories of Mecklenburg County” (WELCOME TO THE ROMARE BEARDEN FOUNDATION). The title of this particular art piece comes from a blues song, “Good Chib Blues”, “and like the blues, this monumental collage by Romare Bearden derives its power from repetitions, multiple meanings…

After the last supper was made by Devorah Sperber. The art work was made in the year of 2005 and was placed in a museum in The United States, New York City. The art work was an Inspiration of Leonardo da Vinci of his artwork The last supper. The artwork that is made by Dvorah Sperber, was made with 20,736 pins of thread that are attached to an aluminum ball chain. Ironically, our eyes and our brains conceive and read things just like what Devorah Sperber is trying to show us. When we, humans,…

piano. On Kandinsky's 30th birthday he chose to become a painter. Kandinsky`s style focused on the connection between color and form in order to create a pleasing and abstract look to the eyes. He would paint colorful shapes to express spirituality and human emotion. Kandinsky`s ideas influenced many artists and the Abstract Expressionist era that came after World War II. At the school of Bauhaus, Kandinsky taught the importance of form and color, he also taught his students "nonapplied…