African art

“The Black Period started in 1906. In 1906 Pablo Picasso finds African art by and falls under the influence of its art. He creates many sculptures, paintings and drawing inspired by African art. The black Period was much more gloomy than The Blue Period. The Black Period ends in 1908.” (“The Black Period”). There is one of the most famous his painting that is created in Black…

Art has played an important role in human culture for ages; even before the term “art” exists. In the essay “The Trouble with (the Term) Art”, Carolyn Dean questions about the universal definition of “art”, and examines “the consequences of identifying art in societies where such a concept did or does not exist” (p. 26). As the title of the article suggests, the term “art” provokes many discussions and questions. Although we have known the term “art” probably since we are in kindergarten, many…

An artist is struggling to make a living; she has two children who cannot predict when their next meal is. The artist heard that the WPA (the Works Progress Administration) was funding for the arts as part of a relief program. She was ecstatic to hear she could finally obtain a job to provide for her family. This artist was put in the position of poverty because after WWI, the economy was booming and the American society went through a prosperous period known as the Roaring 20s. In 1929, there…

Throughout the centuries, art has been one of the most valuable forms of communication for all sorts of people wanting to express themselves. More precisely, painterly portraiture allowed artists to offer an even deeper glimpse into the souls of their subjects, as well as their own, for anyone willing to take the time and look. As people have evolved over the centuries, art has progressed in a parallel motion. The style, subject, and intent of a portrait provide details into the lives of the…

Art is continually evolving and expanding to better reflect what an artist is trying to express through their work. An artist’s inspiration for their artwork is generally derived from the emotions they feel throughout their lifetime. These emotions stem from the world and events that surround an artist which determines their theme, or content, within a piece of work. The subject matter is then chosen as a means to express to the sentiments the artist is trying to convey. Given an artist’s…

Looking over the list of art galleries, one uniquely caught my eye; The Elmhurst Art Museum located in Elmhurst IL. Wandering through the museum's website, I stumbled upon an article that stated that David Wallace Haskins, a Chicago-based artist of the Skycube would be making an appearance on Sunday, November 29th. I thought that was interesting, so I decided to check it out. When I arrived, I was greeted by a thin older woman who smiled at me warmly. Right away, she asked me if I was a…

confident analyzing colors in artworks because I learned about the emotions transmitted through colors in various art classes that I took in High School and College. Most art professors like to stress the importance of color in a work of art. They say that the understanding of the usage of the colors in a piece is important when criticizing an artwork. Colors are very important in an art work because it can give away a lot of information about the emotional state of the work. Black and white…

The title of this art piece is called Marylin Diptych. The craftsman for this piece is Andy Warhol. He made this art bit of silkscreen print, in the year 1967, for Marilyn Monroe within three or four years since she had passed away. This piece was distributed through Factory Additions, an organization he made so he can make and appropriate his prints. The original piece is presently claimed by Tate Modern. On the left side are twenty-five pictures that are printed in color while on the right…

and content of the artwork? This plaque has five figures displayed on it; 3 Africans and 2 Europeans. In the center looking straight ahead, standing in the proudest possible posture is the majestic Oba. He is on his throne wearing a high helmet like crown. His neck is covered by a series of rings that start at his…

Ramirez Professor Brown Art History 141 26 May 2015 Fowler Museum Project The Fowler Museum was an interesting experience. The name of the Exhibition is Intersections: World Arts/ Local Lives, the exhibition doesn’t have an ending. The name of the organizers and curators were not provided. The art is interesting for the facts that the people who made the art pieces put a lot of dedication and time in wanting to make them look great. The first section in the exhibition is the Art and Action…