An Example Of A Visual Analysis

In the featured pop art piece “Race Riot,” the artist, Andy Warhol, depicts racial tension that often occurred in the mid 20th century. During the 1960s, racism was on a high among the American people, with a particular focus on the African American race that was trying to pass the American Civil Rights Movement. The art piece addresses not only Warhol’s political views, but also the inequality people faced in a land that was meant to be “free”.

This paintings powerful message can clearly be seen to the viewer, especially culturally when we see the torn up Constitution of the United States in the background, representing a “free-for-all” on this day as our American beliefs did not matter to the terrorists. We also see the diversity between the three suffering women in handcuffs, showing that this tragedy hit everyone, but we were all bound together as Americans. The visual claims that this event truly was horrific and shows the absolute loss of innocence throughout our nation on this one day. The hands of the men especially show the suffering and anguish our nation felt, as they are deformed, projecting their pain onto the viewer. This work specifically reflects a historical moment in American history in that it depicts the events of September 11th. However, it also shows the future that is to come with the old man who survived passing the information of these events onto the young innocently blindfolded girl on the bottom right. Clearly, this piece is superficial in the sense where it comments on one event, but it also goes deeper, showing the aftermath and actions to come for the American

“Artists today explore ideas, concepts, questions, and practices that examine the past, describe the present, or imagine the future.” Contemporary artists use a dynamic combination of media and technologies, methods, concepts, and subjects to create works that reflects The Human Condition in modern culture and society. Three contemporary artworks that utilise these artistic practices to express The Human Condition are Michael Parekowhai, Tracey Moffatt and Vernon Ah Kee. Each artist has used artistic devices to express the contemporary significance of The Human Condition by creating works that reflect back to their own experience and the history of their nationality.

For the visual portion of this essay I chose to print and paste pictures of objects that were either in the story or were symbolized throughout the story. I decided to put a justice scale for Harrison Bergeron because the story was about equality. the story was unique because it did not only make people ''equal in the eyes of God and the law,'' Kurt Vonnegut took the idea of equality to a whole other level by making every man and woman equal in every way possible, which is why I chose to represent this story with the justice scale. Another story that had a lot of symbolism is ''The Study in Geometry'' who's title cleverly means the study in triangles or in this case love triangle. In this story our protagonist

This is a picture of my BIC card and is what I get as a Medi-Cal recipient, and the other picture is my new insurance card. I chose this picture for government health programs because the department of Health and Human Services are where they provide Medicare and Medicaid. The department of Health Care Services is where they administer Medi-Cal, which is what I have. It is the nations largest Medicaid program and many Californians have it. It pays for almost half of all births in California, and a little more than half of all the revenues in California hospitals. Medi-Cal, which is what I have offers essential health benefits similar to what Covered California offer. When I visit the doctors or is taken to the emergency room, my expenses are

The message that I wish to convey to the parents of Hardin Elementary School here in Burkburnett Texas is what our PTO does for the teachers, students, and other parents. I want to make sure that parents know what we do, why we do it, and how they can help out as well. I feel as if most parents think that there is only a small group of parents that help and that is it, no one else can help. This is not the case. The PTO board may be a small group but PTO as a whole can include everyone. I wish to show the parents everything that we are involved in, in hopes of capturing their attention and getting them involved.

This is an anti-smoking advertisement geared towards parents of young children. The advertisement is overall plain and simple; it gets straight to the point when you look at it and utilizes a dark theme. This anti-smoking advertisement is trying to evoke a sense of “parental guilt” into parents who smoke. The way the advertisement is able to do this is through the use of an optical illusion, use of text and the use of negative space.

This piece was created during a time of political and social change. Increased political awareness and a focus on celebrity demanded art that was more

This Artwork was displayed in the Black Panther Party newspaper, and is directly related the Black Panther political party. These newspaper prints created by Emory Douglas were known for bold colors, striking drawings of Black citizens, and huge typographic headlines. This newspaper and Emory’s designs clear spread the theme of anger and hope to the community. A need for self-representation was key to the African American population, and everyone needed to have the mindset to overcome oppression. In this art work a women is displayed with a baby while also holding a gun. The bags under her eyes show fatigue, and the anger in her face is prevalent. The baby is an icon for hope for better generations. There are words on this print saying, “Listen

The young, innocent, promising lives of our past drive emotions through artistic expressions that can be displayed though many outsources. Upon our day to view the art gallery, I entered the gallery feeling apprehensive that I would view any piece of art that I found relatable or even one that I found any interest in. I was wrong in my assumptions and found a beautiful painting named “Console” by Barlow Palminteri. Tasked with describing what the painting looks like, what it means to me, as well as my overall connection with the painting is what I’ll discuss within this paper. The painting’s colors, sizes, shapes, and artistic aspects drew me into its beauty and torment. Likewise, the painting reminded me of my youth that roused many different

The meaning behind the image reproduces visions of social difference, while the image itself produces a scopic regime, which in itself is universal. This visual effect is important in understanding the critical approach to visual culture, taking images seriously, and thinking about the social conditions and effects of visual objects. Is this image telling the whole truth of indigenous protest or is it constructed to show only the side society wants to see? Gillian Rose suggests three modalities that can contribute to a critical understanding of visual images: technological, compositional, and social. The visual technology of this image ranges through an array of media platforms, specifically used in ads for environmental justice. The visual composition takes advantage of the strategically drawn divide between the traditional nature and modern development. The social aspect of this image describes the socioeconomic and political conflict between indigenous groups and developers. This image can be perceived in many ways depending on the audience. A developer may see progress halted by unconventional or even backward views, whereas a western environmentalist may see a traditional tribe's last chance at survival. Personally, I am more concerned with what an indigenous person would see and whether they think of this as a form of cultural

The picture I drew represents the scene in Part III of 1984 where O’Brien is torturing Winston and trying to get Winston to see and believe he sees five fingers instead of four. For Winston’s appearance, I decided to have his eyes droop and also emphasize on his wrinkles, so the exhaustion of the constant torture is conveyed on his face. Additionally, the letters ‘BB’ (Big Brother) and the number five are shown in his eyes because he finally believes he sees five fingers instead of the four O’Brien is holding up. The letters, ‘BB’, are drawn in his eye to signify that Winston is finally capable of serving Big Brother the way the party deems fit since all his individual thoughts are starting to decay. Furthermore, the letters ‘BB’ are also

The first painting depicts a young woman lying in a field on a farm in what appears to be an awkward position. She may be experiencing some type of internal or emotional pain which may have temporarily halted her ability to move. The field is very close to what one might assume is her home. The painting appears very somber and melancholy and I would hypothesize the young woman is longing for something she might have recently loss; possibly a relationship or significant material possession. The woman gazes towards the house as if she is waiting for something. The colors in the painting are very neutral and the feelings provoked are those of sadness. Another hypothesis could be she is pondering her life path and struggling to

African American culture. The first is a man standing at a podium, as if questioning what he will say. This drawing could be a religious speaker talking to others in the black community. Since religion played a immense role in the Harlem Renaissance, one could easily find this idea in the magazine. The next image shows an artist working on a painting as another way to express one’s thoughts and emotions. The last is a black woman waiting tables as a profession. These images portray someone who is struggling for one reason or another. The uneven strokes portrayed as if it is a child making the drawings. The uncertainty from each character can be given through their limited but expressive surroundings. The preacher could be questioning his faith and what to say. The man drawing wishes to connect with his audience, yet can’t connect to those around him. The woman is struggling to get by in a man’s world. They are not pictures of black people, but the individuals and their struggles.

Allen Schmertzler made this artwork entitled Occupy Politics. It talks about how the politics work. It defines the differences between rich and less fortunate. Wherein people who are in high class and serves as a leader can manipulate a certain society. He can be able to do what kind of society he wants to put in. We can fully realize that there is an inequality we live in. His artwork tells us the reality, the truth and the justice.