Geometric Art

paintings Guernica and Executions of the Third of May appear to be very different paintings, but yet very similar in numerous ways. These two paintings are similar according to their symbolism, emotion, and art technique; however, despite the similarities, these paintings still have differences such as the art styles, color schemes, and era. Guernica and Executions of the Third of May are paintings that have some similarities and differences that make them recognizable to the modern eye.…

Hopley’s article centered on the art of topiary through history, which interested me as a plant-enthusiast and hopeful botanist. I also wondered why people decided that geometrically shaped plants had artistic appeal. Through this article Hopley intended to explain the history while proving the purpose and value of topiary gardens in Great Britain. This review will summarize and critique Hopley’s argument that topiary gardens have great value and will never die off as an art form. This…

I chose to analyze The Fall of Man, 1927 by M.C. Escher for this paper. This particular piece is a woodcut, and the dimensions are 276mm x 375mm. M.C. Escher was a Dutch artist who mainly worked with graphic art. His piece, The Fall of Man, is a representational art piece with religious content. The context derives from the biblical story of Adam and Eve. On the surface, we see Adam sitting on the ground with his head facing downward as he looks with disappointment. Eve is gesturing for Adam to…

The best application of human expression is art, where show the creativity and imagination of the person. Aesthetic sense is not present in all the human being, but those who are awarded by this use this sense very well in creating master pieces. Art is not just a piece having some drawing, for an artist it’s what they want others to see. This article focuses primarily on the visual arts of the museum, which includes the creation of images in the form including paintings, sculptures, printmaking…

Gregory Battcock is a painting of two men notorious for the downtown New York art scene in the 1960’s and 70’s. Representing two opposite unities—dress and undress—the oil on canvas also portrays how David Bourdon and Gregory Battcock were once lovers. Neel, an American artist, masterfully captures this through the subjects’ gawky poses by “creating an insightful portrait of a historical era of social change” (Blanton Museum of Art 1). Despite creating this piece of artwork in 1970, Alice was…

many well-known works of photography, painting, sculpture and typographies which still have an influence over contemporary art and design of today. The Bauhaus style is one of the most influential modern art movements which still has a large impact upon art and design today. The Bauhaus style was influenced by Russian constructivism and its use of simplistic images of geometric shapes and use of primary colours. The movement was also inspired by the large amount of modern technology and…

his paintings: pink, beige, and red). With the end of the Rose period a newfound art style began to emerge within Picasso that is later known as Cubism. Through this form of art reality is distorted and expressed through geometric shapes to present a physic defying world. With the beginning of WWI Picasso transitioned himself into the last two phases of his life: Classical period and Surrealism. During both state the art piece of Picasso became more somber that expressed the sorrow he felt…

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens’ Archipenko: A Modern Legacy, on view from January 28 to April 17, 2016 in Jacksonville, Fl, was organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Archipenko Foundation. Featuring approximately 50 sculptures, mixed media reliefs and works on paper, Archipenko: A Modern Legacy offers a comprehensive assessment of Alexander Archipenko's artistic career. Organized chronologically to walk the viewer through the artistic…

Every artist has to learn from someone or through some medium. The learning process can be full of trial and error to get the best results. As the apprentice finds their own identity they must choose to the best way to express their feelings through art. Sometimes finding your own way can be dangerous and scary, but getting past those feelings can be rewarding. Breaking from the norm was exactly what the Rite of Spring and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon did. Ground breaking can be controversial and…

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…