Geometric Art

B1. The field trip will take place during the middle & end of the third week. The students will be attending an indoor or outdoor track practice and track meet at Liberty University. The field trip will help the students understand how the olympic games of today are modeled after the games of ancient Greece. B2. During the track practice the students will have the opportunity to view different types of modern events that takes place at a track meet. The students will be able to ask…

Throughout history, it is no secret things change and evolve. Arts, music, literatures etc. are no exception to this. From the Cavemen to the Greeks, arts have drastically changed from simplistic wall paintings to life size, realistic sculptures and statues. The Classical Period gave way to the beginning of what we know today as Art. Much of our contemporary styles derived from the fine tuning which had been done during the Hellenistic Age. Classical style is driven by an undying quest for…

How did an increased interest in theosophy in the 19th century influence the direction of modern art? Theosophy, as a philosophical belief system, can be traced back to ancient times. Through her two part Isis Unveiled (1877), and her theosophical society, Russian Born Mme Helena Blavatsky, a religious mystic, played a huge part in reinstating the dogmas of theosophy into the art world. Isis Unveiled was written during a time of significant change around the globe. In 1859 Charles Darwin…

stepfather whose surname he took, Oliveira as a young man showed talent in both art and music. While attending George Washington High School…

shapes with very little negative shape. The work is busy with the positive shapes that are represented as the people. But, this is not the only part of shape and form: Orozco also makes us of geometric shapes in his buildings and structures that give a flat three-dimensional appearance as well as geometric shapes to show the circle of people.…

Every piece of art is unique in its own way; however, many similarities can be identified when viewing works side by side. The visual elements and principles of design both contribute to this. I will be evaluating a number of components within two different works of art: Classic Landscape created by Charles Sheeler along with Self-portrait on the Borderline Between Mexico and the United States produced by Frida Kahlo. I will be focusing on line, mass, light, and space on the visual elements…

Clever TITLE here The Octavia Art Gallery currently exhibits two artists: Regina Scully and Iva Gueorguieva. Regina Scully’s works consisted of acrylics of an abstract nature. The use of various vibrant colours in her works, as well as their abstract and subjective essence, made them fascinating to behold. Her work reminded me of Kandinsky’s. I could have spent close to an hour fully examining and exploring her many works in the Gallery. Conversely, I would and did spend minimal time observing…

In the painting of The Liberation of the Peon, by Diego Rivera sends a strong message on Mexicans heritage. This painting with a dimensions of 73” x 94 ¼” was painted in 1931, and its on display at Philadelphia Museum of Art. The focal point on this painting is the is a man on the ground that is naked and has scars all over his body by what seems to be repeated lashes. Not only this man looks like he was beaten almost to death but he was tie to a post while he was punish. There are four mans…

Hoffman, Pablo Picasso. Many of her art works included personal experience such as her life as a child as well as problems during her times as an artist. Louise Nevelson’s art piece contains many similar characteristics from lines, shapes to texture. One of Louise Nevelson’s greatest art work the Sky Cathedral (1958) demonstrate great use of the principles and elements of design. For instance the interior design of the Sky Cathedral contains many elements of art. The sculpture is painted in…

Art is a form of self expression that allows individuals to express themselves with creativity. Moreover, art is intended to be appreciated for its beauty or emotional power. There are many different types of art. Some forms of art include a painting, sculpture, photograph, architecture, music, and dance. As a matter of fact, art can also be interpreted in many ways because art is open to interpretation. The three pieces of art I analyzed were the beaded crown, George Washington’s painting , and…