History painting

feel at that very moment. It is a painting style that concentrates on the general impression made by a scene or an object. The main reason Monet’s The Artist's Garden at Vétheuil, 1881 attracted my attention is because I have a great fondness for flowers and gardens. The painting is of Monet's own house and garden during his time at Vetheuil from the early 1880's. Monet rejected the traditional form of painting where the subjects were figures and events from history, religious stories or…

manifest or communicate emotions. The artist through his work can reflect hatred, abuse, love, happiness, peace, and many other feelings that can be reflected in a painting. Where its creator with his work, transmit to the audience a hidden message to interpret or decode. Have you ever imagined the world without art? Throughout history, there have been excellent artists who with their work have touched the hearts of many people and made them reflect. Many of the artworks have shown the world the…

many ways, it is this very aspect of perspective which became a pivotal concern in the history of western art, and Renaissance art in particular. Producing works of art that were more faithful to their real, or ideally real standard became a form of aesthetic achievement in the Renaissance. Jansen further writes that the importance of atmospheric perspective in art was realised through many Renaissance paintings (Jansen, 413). Jansen further notes that “Atmospheric perspective is more…

Art has existed as long as human beings have, however, just as humans have changed, so has art. The progression of the human race can be seen through the changes in the styles of art used to express human thoughts and emotions, One particularly prominent example of the evolution of art is that of the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Period, and represented a monumental movement in the art world. Both were extraordinary artistic innovations that not only changed both how artists utilized…

The Early Netherlandish period holds its place in time as one of the most important periods of art history. The progression of Western culture in this era is demonstrated by more relatable depictions of everyday life in art, along with more sophisticated techniques used to show the finer details of these events. Moreover, Early Netherlandish art is fascinating because of how ahead of the Italian Proto Renaissance it is in terms of refinement. Yet by later standards, it is considered to be simple…

founders of Impressionism and is widely known for his paintings of females and the overall life of Parisians. Degas is especially associated with the subject of dance, actually Degas has produced approximately 1,500 works on the subject (Schenkel 2004). The ballerinas Degas created remain as some of the most famous works of 19th-century art. Degas' talent in capturing movement in its countless forms resulted in a substantial portfolio of pastels, paintings, sketches, drawings and eventually…

the main concern of the Impressionists, while subjects of the Impressionists' painting are mainly landscapes or scenes of modern suburban life. Indeed, in the Post-Impressionist paintings, the important thing is the expression of "emotional significance" (McCarthy, 1911, pp.8, 9). Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), one of the Post-Impressionists, is outstanding in terms of expressing his emotions and character in the painting.…

“Corporeality and Materiality: Light, colour and the body in Titian’s S. Salvatore Annunciation and Naples Danae” is an article written by Daniela Bohde. In this article, Bohde argues proposes “to consider the materiality of Titian’s mode of painting as interrelated with his attention to the materiality of the represented things, especially the body” (19). In other words, Danae is connecting Titian’s style in his later life with a personal desire to depict sensuous and real bodies and material…

The Elephant and the Dove The relationship of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is considered one of the most notable and controversial of modern times. This pair of brilliant and passionate artists can easily be considered to be a true power couple in the 20th century. Mexico 's most famous artists have certainly changed many people 's thoughts of their native home and together, Frida and Diego, have laid down a road for artists of the future to follow. It is their obvious differences that make…

His career spanned over 35 years, and included painting, sculpting, acting, storytelling, and teaching. He received his art education from Mrs. Grace Bilger, a renowned watercolorist and graduated in 1967. He enrolled at Gallaudet University but then transferred to the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he received his BFA in Painting in 1974. Baird spent his first 5 summers after graduation at the National Theatre of the Deaf (NTD) painting their sets. During these years, he held a…