Abstract art

Robert Louis Stevenson’s essay, ‘A Humble Remonstrance’, [2001, (1884] is a direct onslaught on, the ongoing debate on the nature and function of fiction initiated by two renowned authors Walter Besant and Henry James, whose essays both entitled ‘The Art of Fiction’ attempt to define the artistic side of fiction. Each author entering this discussion had differing views on the subject, and the crux of this debate was to define the laws of what constitutes the definition of ‘Realism’. This…

painting consists of two main elements: Media and Composition (text book). Painting, drawings, prints and/or photography, either of these styles can be a two-dimensional art form (prenhall.com). While these art forms can be created by the use of oils, watercolors, ink and pencils, the elements and principles included in mastering the art includes line, color, balance and form (text book). An artist dedicated to creating two-dimensional artwork uses “deep space”- an illusion to create depth and…

“Graham Todd: Imaginary Spaces” is a memorial exhibit at the McMaster Museum of Art celebrating artist and McMaster Studio Art professor Graham Todd passed away in June 2013. This memorial exhibit features twenty sculptural works from 1982 to 2013, and also includes six of Todd’s sketchbooks. Each work is placed against a white backdrop and under soft spotlights. The works featured at the exhibit are from collections of Lorraine Samuel, Karen Hendrick, and Briana Palmer. In collecting…

stern art. This new knowledge had spread among many artists throughout the years, and to this day it remains a key component in art. From his…

University Art Museum, the first gallery displays an exceptional acrylic on canvas, Tan Tan Bo. The painting stands as a huge work of art almost covering an entire wall. The vibrant colors of the work drew my eyes to the radiant painting. The grand size and the colors of this work popped out to me and made me stare at it for a while. Its complexity with so much happening almost everywhere you look catches your eyes and makes you wonder. In a gallery surrounded by darker, less abstract paintings,…

objects. The materials that he uses can also be seen as a reaction against traditional forms and conventions of art. The materials are not traditional such as paint on a canvas. Instead he only uses natural found objects and refuses to leave any permanent mark on the land. This leads to the next reason why his works can be seen as a reaction against traditional forms and conventions of art, this is because of In the podcast learning in from the city by Lara Mackintosh, she…

way and the reality expressed in their art did, in fact, inspire many other artists. Whether reality was seen as Surrealist, abstract-like, or a way to bring insignificant items to an obscure size, Claes Oldenburg, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Salvador Dali each effected a plethora of generations of artists. The most famous artist of the Surrealism movement was the Spaniard Salvador Dali. His paintings appear to be illogical and sexual. A unique part of Dali's art refers to events from his childhood…

to go to the St. Louis Art Museum. I found this to be the perfect place for me to find a piece to write my paper on. I fought over which piece I should write on as I found several that caught my eye. From Van Gough’s paintings to sculptures by local artist, I finally settled on Max Beckmann’s Large Picture of Women—Fisherwomen. In the piece I was able to analyze the work in terms of form and content, describe, interpret, and evaluate his piece. I found this work of art in St. Louis, Missouri…

placed on art objects in a culture questioning the value of authenticity(McMakin)to the wallpaper painting demonstrating the cultural divide in the art world being bridged conciliating the inequity of classes that once impeded lower classes from obtaining art with the advent of readily accessible affordable art (Wool). Indeed, the selected…

own visual language, which uses oil painting to express Chinese aesthetics. The unique appearance of Lion Grove Garden gave Wu Guanzhong the original inspiration for creating his abstract paintings. This piece was successfully purchased at auction for 115 million yuan in the 2011 Poly Auction, which not only reflects Wu’s art recognition, but also represents the…