Metropolitan Museum of Art

vibrant colors of her life and legacy left brilliant marks on history and how we view American art and artists today. As a small girl from Sun Prairie Wisconsin no one expected her to become as successful as she was (Unknown B 1). With the help of her husband, Alfred Stieglitz and her talent she went on to create masterful works (Unknown B 1). O’Keeffe once said, “To create one’s world in any of the arts takes courage.” (Unknown F 1). From her deep cool abstract images, to her delicate up close…

lighting and they all represented a variety of colors, textures, shapes, lines, and patterns. The use of color, texture, and lighting play a big part in making these sculptures unique. Jun Kaneko’s exhibit was shown at the Dixon Gallery and Garden’s Art…

Museum/Gallery Paper I went and visited the Wichita Art Museum for this assignment. Going into this assignment I was apprehensive as it had been well over a decade since the last time I have ever been to a museum. From what i did recall I remember finding myself seeing pieces of art and not understanding how that is even considered art. I was, however, looking forward to seeing how my perspective had changed since becoming an adult and after reading the first several chapters of course now…

Museum Visit Paper The Columbus Museum is the second largest museum in Georgia. Fine art collection including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts. Clothing, books, furnishings to firearms they have an exceptional and cultivating exhibit. From the greeting of the receptionist to the warmth of the lighting that gives you comfort while visiting. Excellence, depth, and inspiration are the words that describe The Columbus Museum. Visiting the art museum was an awe-inspiring experience for…

paper on the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There are many famous paintings located in this art museum but I will only be discussing one of them. There are various forms of art that are exhibited in this museum such as sculptures, paintings, and weapons. All of the items are covered in some pattern or design that really brings them to life. After examining all the types of artwork that the Metropolitan Museum of Art has to offer, it lead me to believe that they are full of rich works of art and…

Art is the most expressive form of life; through it one can learn about ancient civilizations and their cultures. Art is simply the most accurate record of humans’ creativity and feelings. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, located in New York City is one of the finest places to learn about history through art and delight one’s eyes with precious artworks. Every piece of art possesses value and history within itself, but it is rather amazing to see some ancient pieces that resemble current objects…

financial difficulties. These struggles helped orchestrate a new vision and inspired them to create an innovative PATH (prayer, attendance, tithes and offerings, and hospitable invitation), which continues today with nearly 1,100 members. The Metropolitan Baptist Church was established in 1917 by Rev. J.F. Kirsh in a small, North Tulsa house. In 1919, under Rev. J.W. Bryant, the church moved to a converted apartment building at 1018 North Lansing. Six years later, the church went bankrupt and…

the San Diego Museum of Art, it is easy to see the amazing building and the work of art it is just by itself. The tall building has a very detailed and beautiful façade. The building shows an influence from cathedral and other ancient buildings from Europe. The decorated building makes the visitor feel as though they are stepping into a building in Europe. Once the museum is entered, the first sight noticeable are the big and elegant stairs that lead to the upstairs galleries. The museum has an…

For this assignment, I visited the Hickory Museum of Art (HMA) in Hickory, North Carolina. Their major exhibition was “Unexpected Beauty,” a collection of photographs by photojournalist Steve McCurry. I observed several ways in which the HMA replicated historic museums practices, especially in regards to the museum effect, princely galleries, and above all, reinforcing an emphasis on the visual. By visiting the HMA I gained a firsthand experience of what these practices look like and the…

After exploring all of the incredible art galleries in Naples, Florida, I came across a magnificent art gallery called, The Englishman. This exhibit was full of a countless amount of fine European antique art and furnishings. As I walked up to the art gallery the door was open and classical instrumental music was playing inside making it welcoming for anyone to enter as they walk by. When I stepped into the gallery I was overwhelmed by all of the artwork hanging on the walls from floor to…