Phoenix Art Museum

breaking free. Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso When Cézanne first appeared on the art scene at the end of the 19th century, the art world was ready for a change. Modern art was bringing new techniques and subject matter to art patrons and Cézanne was a connecting point between the Impressionists and the Cubists. Cézanne sought to show the world as it was and this meant that unlike the great masters before him, many of the rules of art would have to be bent. Unlike more realistic painting in the…

This was my first visit to The Museum Of The City Of New York, a small museum dedicated to the history of NYC that includes a variety of exhibits. If you’re an out of town visitor with a taste for the history of the “Concrete Jungle” this is just the attraction for you. You’ll find that your experience here is not only educating but it’s very welcoming. As an individual migrating from the Dominican Republic this experience better helped me get a more intimate New Yorker experience. Upon…

commit suicide (although this might be because I’m obsessed with his artwork and his tragic backstory ever since the Doctor Who episode). So whether it’s hanging in a museum, on a corkboard, or being used as an advertisement for beer, a piece of art can be used for any purpose, even ones made by “the masters.” Now mystification definitely plays a part in this because although there’s no doubt that Van Gogh was a great painter, are his paintings really worth $82 million? Or should I…

742–756), a leading horse painter of the Tang dynasty (唐618–907). To Grace Glueck of The New York Times, Night-Shining White is “one of the most appealing animals in Chinese art” (Glueck, 1997). This painting reveals a window to reach a further understanding of Chinese culture, as it points out the socio-political role that art played through the ages, and still influences the mindset of these people. Subspecies of the Asian wild horse are a native of the steppes of Central Asia. Nomadic horse…

An artwork that was influenced by Japonism “Bridge in the rain: after Hiroshige” by Van Gogh is an oil on canvas painting that was created in 1887 in Paris, France. This painting was strongly inspired by the original woodblock print by the Japanese artist, Utagawa Hiroshige, in 1857. By comparing the two works, we can see that the colours Van Gogh are more intense which creates a contrast with the colours of the original print. To recreate the falling rain seen on the print, Van Gogh used a…

health problems that contributed to his artwork and the way he lived, as well as where he lived. He lived from 1853 to 1890 which was a time of Realism and Impressionism. His art style and subjects were based off of some styles from the time periods subject matter and governments that were developing. He had a handful of popular art, but only after he had passed away. A few selections would be Starry Night, The Potato Eaters, and Crows over a Wheatfield. During van Gogh’s time period, many…

Hannah Turner Eric Smith Art History 2 April 2017 Van Gogh and Paul Gauguin Formal analysis Based on previous years and the current world today, pieces of artwork retain being essential tools in the society. Prime contributors that have ensured the growth and progress of artwork include Van Gogh’s. In his artistic work, he has indulged in pieces comprising sunflower, night Terrence, Still Life, the bedroom among others. In all his works, different concepts transpire with regards…

When I set out to the Metropolitan Museum in New York I did not expect to have as much fun as I did, nor did I expect to be there for over six hours. The Metropolitan has a vast collection and some of the most unique artifacts I can ever remember seeing at a museum. From the Greek and Roman art, to the sarcophaguses from Roman and Egyptian lands, it even has a reconstructed pyramid, and I didn't even get to experience more than half of the artifacts. One enormous piece that caught my attention,…

masterpieces of art, I was really thrilled to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cool weather and no traffic condition made my steps on wings, encouraging me as if I can enjoy and interpret the great art works without getting lost which I was a few months ago. Facing the huge Doric columns of the entrance, I confidently took steps inside the museum to see Bernini’s Bacchanal: A Faun Teased by Children in person. On the way to find Bacchanal, I was able to pass by some of different art works…

This week I had the opportunity of going to “The Metropolitan Museum of Art” and interact with different type of paintings and sculptures, but in this paper, I will be talking about the environment of the museum and also about one specific painting that I picked from the “European Paintings 1250-1800” section. To start off the museum was absolutely beautiful starting from the environment that surrounded me to the paintings and sculptures themselves. It had thousands of paintings, some sculptures…