Analysis: Landing Of The Rodrigue Brothers

I believe color, and in part lack of, is very important to this masterpiece. Cole colors the river valley light green and light brown to show vibrancy and cultivation of the cleared fields. He colors the forest dark green and eliminates colors in the shattered tree trunks and rugged cliffs to show the natural wonder of the untouched forest. These differences in color show how man is destroying the natural wilderness in favor of agricultural advancement.

I like this painting because of the feeling and memories it reminds me of. The water and rocks remind me of all my childhood memories of swimming in the water and hiking mountains. The bright and light colors create a cheerful and

     Color values are strong in this painting. It goes back to what I said about color, but I believe the soft hue of the blue walls against the strong hue of the bed frame and floor provides enough contrast to pull you into the painting. I also like the strong hue of the table. It connects the visual of looking at the chairs and the bed. When you look at the table, your eye cannot help but look at the other furniture.

The effect that forms are that of biometric feel beside the people they have more of geometric feel. The colors do impact this artwork greatly because each color is harsh and sot of clash with one another. The colors are black, gold, red, brown, white and light blue. The colors are mixed. The color on the mother's dress is a harsh black versus that of her children which are every light and airy. The hue of the piece of art is very light in some spaces but in other places it can be very dark. The saturation is very different in many places if you look at the woman's dress and in the dog, you can see that it is very saturated but if you look at the two girl's dresses you can tell that its less saturated. When

The first thing one should notice is the emphasis on titular house. It completely stands out from the rest of the painting, not because

The medium used for this work of art is oil. In this technique the oil acts as a binder and causes a quick drying layer that can built upon. The formal elements of a painting include line, color, space, light, texture and pattern. The line appears to be an implied line in which the work creates directional movements from top to bottom. But also forces the viewer to see how the figures stand out and there importance in the painting. The color shows a subtle spectrum with a detailed background from the skies to the mountains to the artist table canvas. The light is somewhat even throughout the painting showing emphasis on every figure holding something in their hands; and more so the final product of the artist that are being captured on the canvas. The visual texture of the painting appears to be smooth and the pattern is decorative and somewhat vibrant. The principle of unity and variety are evident in this painting, the design itself shows a sense of community of important figures throughout African American history. I was drawn to this piece because it embodied the heritage of African American art through history. This painting by Hale Woodruff displays many of the significant contributions that African Americans made to the world of Art. Not necessarily “picture art” but all realms of life art: cooking, liberal arts, politics, labor, law and many more through his vibrant

His preferred style of painting was Romanticism. The first studio of his was set up in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to England during the War of 1812 to study art with Washington Allston, and preserved in museums both in America and in England when he became a trained painter. He became associated with Marquis de Lafayette and James Fennimore Cooper. Some of his famous paintings were Dying Hercules, Jonas Platt, The Gallery of the Louvre, and The Chapel of the Virgin at Subiaco.

This art displays so much culture, which can clearly be seen by the drums and such that is shown being played in the background. Art I think Douglass wanted to highlight was the African culture and a sense of unity that they had during that time. Douglass in his creations pointed out multiple ways and stories of his culture which can clearly be seen on the canvas. It is so refreshing to have a viewpoint from a person that is proud of his heritage and where his ancestors came from largely. What is so impressive and creative in this images are the flowers that are kind of in the front that sticks out, they are so very beautiful and give the picture so much light and emotion in it. Douglass like the many things he painted was able to blend dark

The texture of the canvas works very well with the subject matter portrayed in the painting. The grassy hill side and the leaves of the trees are especially complimented by the canvas. It makes the leaves feel like they are slightly moving, this combined with the lack of detail itself the leaves. This is contrasted nicely with the very detailed renderings of the trunks and branches of the trees, the

We can also see the use of black shades to create a hole at the bottom part of the rock. With his excellent use of colors, we can identify the good, healthy and green grass from the bad, unhealthy, brown grasses. Looking beyond the main focus of the painting, he uses colors to separate the sky from the land in the background creating a solid form of perspective on the painting. He also uses colors to create water forms as seen behind the young character. Now, for the sky, he uses shades of white to magnificently differentiate the thick clouds from the light ones. He also uses this to create a source to light to the whole area. All these put together creates a splendid, realistic and familiar atmosphere for the viewers to relate with.

His father was a British merchant and his mother a Louisiana Creole descendant. At the age of thirteen, he become an apprenticed to a local tailor. But he later discovered his interest in arts, when he studied in Paris from 1830 to 1831. Upon his return to New Orleans, he decided to create paintings, using the house of his mother as an art studio. One of his well-known painting, the American Portrait of a Man, Called a Self Portrait. An oil canvas that was displayed in the Louisiana State Museum. The painting is a self-portrait of Julien Hudson and one of four painting that were signed by him. He was a one of the famous free man of color to have been recognized for his talent and creativity for showcasing the Creole culture. He was also the first professional portraitist with Creole African ancestry from the southern Louisiana to be recognized for his artworks. He’s training and legacy of the European and local Louisiana Creole style of art form has great influence in today’s young

The painting illustrates the artist’s rendering of what happened to Chief Wi-jún-jon when integrated into the white culture following a trip to Washington, DC in 1832. On this returning side you see no Indian heritage, it has been destroyed by civilization. The painting is a great view through the artist’s eyes and mind as to how he felt about the change which occurred with the Chief during his time. George Catlin truly honored and respected the Indians that he captured so elegantly in his paintings and I believe he felt saddened when Chief Wi-jún-jon returned to his native people looking and acting liking a white person.

Red appears to dominate the painting and serves as an eye-catching color. The use of intensely saturated colors draws the attention to the front couple. Additionally, the red color plays with the mind of the onlooker without them thinking about it. It suggests deep passion, anger, and struggle. The artist intends to relay his feelings about the event to the viewer. His outlook consists of disgust towards the great depression that leaves many taken advantage of due to desperation.

Although it is hard to use all of these elements Van Gogh did it in an excellent manner, with nothing in this painting being overpowering to the viewer's eye. This may be the reason for the great success for Van Gogh and his piece. This piece was so different for the era that Van Gogh did not live to see his paintings success, even though he was not successful in his lifetime most of his pieces are still remembered today for their strong composition and

The art and beauty in this painting is exemplified through the eyes of Boucher. It starts with a beautiful couple taking a rest after picking up some followers. Their clothing looks very elegant and colorful which shows that they are aristocrats. The man’s eyes are gazing at a shepherdess who gathered her own flowers. Their eyes are locked despite the man having his own woman right in front of him. The light brushstrokes of the dresses, flowers, and trees