Marcia Pointon Analysis

From a historical perspective it was intriguing to discover how dyes affected the hierarchy in the ancient world. The repeated use of dyes represented a transition in humanity from simple hunting and gathering societies; to well developed structured governments and economies where people focused less on survival and more on status. Colors in ancient times represented political, military, and social status. Without the discovery of dyes kings would be clothed just like the normal people giving them a less godly appearance and less power. Even today certain connotations exist with colors like black for evil white for good, etc... The authors include this essay to demonstrate man’s first foray into chemistry by mixing and blending dyes to create more extravagant colors to sell. The lust for colorful clothes drove vendors to create more eccentric dyes, thereby forcing them to utilize experimental chemistry to create new shades and hues. The book here focuses too much on the historical aspects. I can see the relationship but it is weak and describing the chemical make up of colors doesn’t explain why it relates to history.

With each project that is completed, the studio maintains key values that underline the process that include ‘hold(ing) in equal regard the process and craftsmanship’ while ‘exploring the boundaries of print through letterpress, colour and tactility’ . There is a large emphasis on craft and the importance of ownership of the process. These key principles are aligned with key philosophies of the British Arts and Crafts movement, which occurred as a result of the Industrial Revolution.

We usually pay more attention to the inner core of human beings, but clothing is not simply an outfit that covers out bodies—it indeed delivers a strong message to the society. A particular style of clothing marks the fashion of an era or a culture, but sometimes there is more historical context and material politics behind it. Clothing is not superficial; it represents identity and dignity of a group of people. According to Miller’s “Why Clothing is not Superficial”, clothing gives us “such dignity, glamour and refinement”, and they “actually were what made us think what we think we are” (Miller). It sometimes may have a unique appearance but it could be a powerful challenge to the public memory and hegemonic forces.

Fashion is everything to society and the media. The fashion industry has transformed into a necessity in the life of people. Everyone wants to look good, feel fabulous and feel as if we belong with everyone else. The envy and desire to wear certain things and look a certain way all come, from wearing the latest fashion handbags, accessories, dresses, shoes, and the list goes on. But, when is considering fashion into an individual’s life going too far to the extreme? Many do not consider the whereabouts of fashion materials and how the environment is affected by the mere existence of certain garments. Some may believe these objects grow on trees. But that is clearly not the case. Even though it would be nice. The fashion industry as a

The work required to be observed in different positions to obtain a preferable appreciation of the details of each clothes such as the pullover that consists of a color that is very similar to the skin of a leopard with a number three in the back, the turquoise t-shirt with African violet and strong blue borders

If we go back to the language of clothes or to clothes as a sign system we can see that this mater has been of interest since 1850 in literature (Balzac 1839), and later on by many theoretical figures such as Barthres, Simmel,Hegel or Goffmann. Refearing to Fashion as the language of sign it, its iconography goes from clothes to hats to hair to tattoos to other accessories. This turns the activity of fashion a

The fashion industry is rapidly growing and constantly generating new fashion trends almost weekly. Fashion for some may seem ridiculous and unnecessary; but fashion is not just a meaningless usage of article of clothing or farcical materials sew together for coverage. There is more to fashion than meets the eyes, fashion is precious and significant. It is a reflection of self-image, it speak the ream about who we are and how we review ourselves. Not only is fashion the reflection of self-image but also the reflection of our history as Coco Channel have said, “Fashion is not something that exist in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” Fashion

Rolling over in bed, I felt a gentle shake on my shoulder. Sunlight had just begun to creep in through the window, washing my room in the early morning light. Our family’s slave prepared my clothes for the day as I rolled out of bed. As I got dressed, I thought about my day ahead. My mother expected me to finish my weaving, and if I finished it early enough, I would be allowed to cook a dinner for our guests tonight! I left my room and walked out toward my mother, who had already begun today’s work. We sat together, along with my younger sister who had just begun her own training, and wove the cloth in and out, in and out of the loom for what seemed like hours. Finally, my mother stopped and took my work in her lap. She nodded, and seemed satisfied

Different from Mays, Finish artist Kaarina Kaikkonen creates sculptural artworks and installations from actual garments. Working with as few as one garment, but more often numbering in the hundreds, the artist claims that it is important for her to use old clothes because they invoke a history and a background of the wearer. Kaikkonen is not mistaken in her assessment as illustrated by scholar Peter Stallybrass. Investigating the meaning of clothing, Stallybrass analyzes how clothes receive our human imprint. He emphasizes that while bodies come and go, the clothes that have received those bodies survive. Contending that clothes are so powerfully associated with memory, the author also asserts that when a person is absent or dies, cloth can

She further analyzed many artworks based on the process of toning. Though some artists paint with one layer, those that paint with multiple layers enhances the objects in the painting. The color that appears on the surface underwent multiple shades in order to obtain the desirable color. After analyzing Ship Carpenter at His Hobby, 1872, Helena’s second group approached the artwork Women Embroidering, 1904. Two differences I distinguished from the comparison of these two artworks are the time period as well as the visual context. I had paid less attention to the story behind this portrait because there was less detail. Women Embroidery, though looked unique because of its lack of details (which could have been intentional), did not have much space. Helena described it as “flat.” She infers that as time period increases, artists were becoming more focused on flatness, painting on the surface and ignoring the layers of tone and landscape space. Another artwork that we analyzed was the Back Surgery. Dating back to the 1600s, this portrait was created with underpaintings and a few touch ups. It could be inferred that the artist intended to leave the underpainting in order to bring out the procedure. On the surface lies a realistic, colored curtain that seemed to have been drawn by the audience, and staring straight at the artist/audience was the patient. With these observations, I

Gloria has been sewing since the sixth grade. She began sewing by making her outfits and continued to perfect her skill by constructing her daughter’s outfits. She applied these skills as a costume designer and seamstress for her daughter’s color guard team for 10 years. This included translating imaginative costume and flag design to reality. These elements became the team’s signature mark during competitions. Her extensive sewing experience is not limited to clothing design, but has incredible intricacy and keen sense of color matching for quilting. Quilting became another expressive outlet for Gloria. Gloria translated her designing innovations from costume designing into quilting to create uncustomary beautifully constructed quilts. She

Art is all around us. There are many different forms of art. It can be something created, captured, or it can be already existent. Not a single person is to say what makes something art because there is a different definition for everyone. However, there are a couple factors that come into mind whenever someone decides to declare something as art. In this essay I will be comparing and contrasting four different pieces of art. I will be discussing each art piece’s form, time period of creation, intention or purpose, and value. These four pieces of art are Michelangelo’s Pieta, Fountain by Marcel Duchamp, Mark Rothko’s No.61, and the “Oyster Dress” by Alexander McQueen. These works of art come in all different shapes and sizes but they are valued

This essay will aim to discuss how William Morris has influenced the art and design world and how he still continues to in contemporary art today. The analysis of the essay will focus on a brief overview of the arts and crafts movement, then lead on to the impact Morris made during the era and the theories of John Ruskin, as well as examining artists like David Mabb who have been influenced by Morris heavily in their work, whether that be by using Morris’s designs or by his ideologies.

“Fashion, as noted above, is a product of class distinction and operates like a number of other forms, honor especially, the double function of which consists in revolving within a given circle and at the same time emphasizing it as separate from others.  Just as the frame of a picture characterizes the work of art inwardly as a coherent, homogeneous, independent entity and at the same outwardly severs all direct relations with the surrounding space, just as the uniform energy of such forms cannot

As you may know fashion designers create anything that is part of a garment for men, women, and children. They understand the needs of their clients and create attractive, functional garments and accessories. When designing they must keep a close watch on fit, style, color, texture, size, and material. Designing any outfit starts with sketching and original idea on paper or on computer programs. Then shaping the patterns pieces which make the garment. The pieces are then drawn in actual size on paper and cut out on a rough material. These pieces are