Claassen’s “Untitled (Large Man) is evident as soon as you see both of them in the same room together. George Segal’s sculpture, which he made in 1981, depicts an older, blue colored woman sitting in a chair and staring at the floor. The sculpture Tom Clause made in 1999 appears to be a large, inflated man sitting with his back against the wall and looking down at his lap. Both sculptures are humanoid, but they are so uniquely stylized that they appear to be completely different creatures.…
The Statue of Gudea is a relatively small figure carved from a black stone called diorite. It depicts a Neo-Sumerian king in a seated position with his hands clasped at chest level. The king is clothed in garb similar to a toga with an adorned, short cylindrical hat. His expression is solemn and his posture is sacred and welcoming. His physique is tone. There is a slight level of detail in his clothing to show Folds, textures and an inscription. He looks forward. The Royal Acquaintances Memi…
political, mathematical, and artistic innovation. The Classical period extends from the late 6th century to 4th century B.C. During this time the people of Greece saw a move towards naturalism compared to the art of the Archaic period that preceded it. Sculptures grew less stylized, instead they focussed on replicating the human form as seen in life. Depiction of figures on vases also became naturalistic; however, they retained a level of stylization due to their flatness. The city-state of…
Minoans had a stiffer and rigid body structured portrayed in their statues that doesn’t exactly resemble a human body, but it was as close as they could get. The Minoans also weren’t exactly aiming to be as close to a human body form because the sculpture was a representation to a Snake Goddess and Goddess aren’t supposed to be human-like at all. That is one of the main difference in appearance between the two statues. Other than that, both the Snake Goddess and the Aphrodite of Knidos are…
Pablo Picasso, he was a spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, poet and stage designer. Born in October 25 1881 in Malaga Spain, and died in April 8 1973. Some of Picasso's art is blocky and not realistic but there are some that look realistic. He is one of the greatest and most influential artists of the 20th century, and is known for co-founding the Cubist movement. His most famous works are the proto-Cubist Les Demoiselles d'Avigon and Guernica, a portayal of the Bombing of…
In the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the various slides we have in class, I have observed Roman wall paintings, also know as frescoes. Frescoes also can be made in four different styles, each with their own unique qualities. A fresco is a painting done directly on a wall inside of a Roman building and are used to capture a moment in time, show off or imitate wealth, and show their love of the gods. These three uses of frescoes are also three of the main characteristics of Roman culture. After…
Michelangelo’s first famous piece of art was his sculpture of Mary and Jesus, otherwise known as Piet¬¬à. It was made in 1500 CE, and during this time it was very rare to see multi-figured sculptures. Made from one single piece of marble and standing at 5’8/12” (1.74 m) this piece of art is truly a masterpiece. This piece made Michelangelo famous for many reasons, at the young age of 25 he was already set out to be one of the greatest artists not only of his time but of all time, because of his…
renowned artists named Yasuhide Kobashi.in the year 1967. It was placed in the Goshen Lounge as a graceful decoration of the lounge after its construction was completed. The sculpture sits on a space that was designed to specifically complement the beauty and size of the work of art. The nature and environment of the sculpture allows it to move along with the flow of air, further enhancing its gracefulness and stature. The subject matter of this article is 480 wooden dowels that range in size…
Located at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, “Picasso Sculpture,” arch from a 60-year period, work of Pablo Picasso on the museum 's fourth floor. Precisely 140 sculptures that were finished between 1902 and 1964. Within all, strikes a variety of big and small works, materialized of pebbles, plaster, sheet metal, clay, wood. Picasso Sculpture spotlights a lifelong work with sculptures, mainly it singularly focuses on the use of materials and processes within each piece. Stated by…
at CCA in 1965. Her work is renowned for its non-classical, unique form and thematic notations regarding “gender, cultural iconography, and art history.” Her piece Pink Lady was sculpted from stoneware, glazed, and painted in 1973. The massive sculpture, which is about 6’4” tall, 4’6” wide, and 3’6” deep, shows a woman, clothed in an ill-fitting yellow bra adorned with blue stars and matching shorts while her feet are adorned…