Hall Of Art Analysis

It must have been 13 years or so since I have been to the art museum, back in elementary school, on a one of a kind field trip. 13 years is way too long to have been away from the art museum, as my experience this year reminded me that. It was a beautiful, sunny October day, although it felt like July, and it was an even better day to talk a walk through the vast, mesmerizing pieces of art that the museum has to offer. The North Carolina Museum of Art provides an abundance of artwork from various time periods, cultures, and one can find art anywhere from Egyptian, to classical, to modern and contemporary art. The artwork that the museum provides not only displays an abundance of artwork, but

Cleveland has been fortunate enough to have become home several popular museums, including The Cleveland Museum of Art. The museum is filled with impressive masterpieces from the beginning of human documented time to today’s world. This free exhibit offers an exciting, enjoyable experience to those of all ages and those of all backgrounds. From the interactive futuristic portions of the building, to the delicate works of the past, there is something at this museum to please each person’s artistic mindset.

As Edgar Degas once said, “ Art is not what you see, but what others make you see”. The St. Louis Art Museum is a place for artist to display their art and give spectators the option to see art from a new perspective. This was the case for me. As we walked up to the beautifully structured building that stood so tall and wide, my expectations were extremely high. At first glance I notice the bronze statue of King Louis IX of France riding high on his horse. From this statue alone, my expectations of the art museum grew stronger. I have never been to an art museum before, so I wasn’t sure of what to expect. My first expectation was to see huge detailed sculptures right as I walked through the door. That expectation didn’t come true.

This Summer, I had the opportunity to spend my entire break attending conferences and interning at a lab at UCSD so I thought to myself I would never have the time to visit any art museum or do my summer assignments for that matter. That was until I realized I was living at a campus who had an art piece practically on every corner of their six colleges. I then began my journey, on scooter, to discover the hidden and the not so hidden gems The Stuart Collection at UCSD had to offer. It was then that I fell in love with 2 specific art pieces throughout the campus, those being Do Ho Suh’s Fallen Star, which depicts an immigrant’s transition into American culture, and Kiki Smith’s Standing, which depicts a seemingly tortured woman.

Above the bed’s pillows is a circular fixture, possibly a mirror. A white, decorated vase is in front of the bed, laying on the ground. Two tall, white flowers are set within it. Beside the bed is a green, gold trimmed chair with a red cushion. Above the chair is a dove with its wings spread, it is surrounded by a gold halo. Just above the dove is a depiction of a horned figure with a halo. To the left of the depiction is a gold chandelier that is styled in a similar manner to the angel’s scepter. Behind and to the left of the chandelier is an ornate diptych, only one of the panels are revealed. Inscriptions are below the diptych. A wood furnishing bearing intricate carvings supports the diptych, a white cloth rests on its surface. Below it is a metal plate and cup, a cloth resting on it. Beside the furnishing and diptych is an opened window, each of the opened panels attached to it in varying positions. A city is outside the window. Beside the window is a lit candle which is attached to the wall by a gold support, a decorative gold plate behind it. The room’s floor is made up of faintly colored tiles arranged in geometric

In Greenville, Illinois, the local college campus holds a hidden gem: the Richard W. Bock Sculpture Museum. The museum holds hundreds of pieces of work by Bock and those associated with him, including architectural drawings by Frank Lloyd Wright. The house itself is historical, as it is the home of the founder of Almira College, the predecessor (precursor?) of Greenville College (GC). Built in the mid-1850s, it went through a major renovation in 2005 in which efforts were made to remain true to the original design and decor of the home. One room of the home has been set aside to house artifacts from the founders along with items from the beginning years of the school.

An afternoon spent meandering through the winding paths of the Annmarie Sculpture Garden provides a cultural experience through art. The memories the sculptures preserve encourage the introspection of visitors, allowing an almost tailored learning experience for those willing to learn. Ultimately, it is an epistemological experience for those who attend, as what could be a quiet afternoon turns into a unique peek into the culture of Calvert

During my visit to the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, PA, I viewed pieces of modern art that intrigued me, but did not invoke any strong emotion. After walking through the Harlem exhibit with paintings presenting social issues and other ceramics exhibits, I finally stumbled across the gallery of “European and American Art ca. 1820-1860.” This period of American history fascinates me because my 3rd great-grandparents Johannes and Johanna Engel, were first-generation German immigrants, who watched the steamboats roll down the Mississippi River across the town of St. Louis.

I had the opportunity to visit the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA). It is placed in a wonderful scenario called the City Park, in which the three-story building is surrounded by oak trees and artificial lakes. At the desk, a lady welcomed you in a large hall dominated by a central stair. On each side of the hall, there are rooms with European paintings, in particular Dutch, Flemish, and Italian; in front, instead, there is a large room with photographs. As I finish my visit of the first floor and I moved up towards the second, right in front of me I see a bronze statue by Rodin, who I knew for his famous The Thinker. At the second floor, I can admire American, Spanish, and French painters; in particular, I recognize names such as Picasso,

Museums add new context for artwork, since historical items were not made to be in modern museums. A Pair of Sensing Angels by Circle of Bernaert Orley are two ‘one by three foot’ oil painting on wood from 1535-1540 that depicts two angels. Presently it is located in Gallery 117 at the Art Gallery of Ontario. When observing “A Pair of Censing Angels” we can infer the subject, the value the painting held, and how the meaning alters in its present setting. This visual analysis observes the properties in A Pair of Sensing Angels and the response that these properties and the museum display has on the viewer.

I participated in a tour of the Black Cultural Center. It was quite interesting and I’m not just saying that because some stranger is reading my response. I really enjoy art and love painting, so when I saw all of the canvases with these moving paintings I was really drawn into the tour. Now because I waited so long to complete the badge I forgot the name of the paintings, but I can tell you exactly what I saw and how the ones that stuck out to me made me feel. I remember the front desk is the designed after the nose of a slave ship. I thought that was pretty interesting. Then as we began the tour there was this painting of a woman. The painting was very moving as she looked very weak and yet as you looked into her eyes they were as serene

This past Thursday, April 13, I had the pleasure to attend the Grand Rapids Museum of Art. I was utterly amazed at the all of the artwork on display. I’ve walked by the museum many times and have always wondered what was on display inside.

Their place is very classy. They have many crafted arts around the place which makes it very classic. They have a lot of pictures of European cities around the wall in a gold classic frame as well as gold candles holder. The color of the place is red burgundy; it makes the place very warm.

paintings, the architect had a style of its own. You would find foyers that are two stories high,

The majority of us see art every day, sometimes we just fail to take notice of it. While other times we notice it, but we fail to really see it. “Seeing is a more open, receptive, and focused version of looking.” I was able to see some incredible pieces of art at the Kings Art Center. They were holding an exhibition by artist Maria F. Simoes and it gave me the opportunity to compare multiple works from the same artist, which was very interesting.