Muqarnas By Nancy Steinhardt: An Analysis

This paper can analyze the context within which the work of art, "Death on the Pale Horse" was created. The discussion also will determine the medium that the creator selected still as highlight a number of the additional fascinating aspects of this Benjamin West painting.

Even in today’s age, the subject of the paintings (often nude, German women) were somewhat shocking due to the aggressive, almost violent lines. The emotions evoked by these pieces parallel the uneasy, tense times of early 20th century Germany, which drove the artists to break free of the conformist aesthetic of the time, and paint the world through their eyes.

Therefore, this introduction and analysis of fifteenth-century Italian painting arises from looking at social relations. Through the institutional authorization, Baxandall examines the integration of social, cultural and visual evaluations. The author explores visual art not only from a social construction, but also looks at the major role it plays in social orders such as interactions between individuals or between larger social groups.

As more and more artists were sent abroad for training, western style began to increasingly influence Iranian art. Before the Pahlavi’s push for modernity, two main schools of painting existed in Iran. The first, “academic formalism,” while influenced by European art and styles, was an extremely rigid, institutional style. The second, a movement called “coffeehouse paintings” were paintings done in a self-taught style, which illustrated popular religious and mythological stories.The new generation of artists, educated in the west, returned and challenged the institution, and experimented with new styles. The fear of losing Iran’s cultural heritage to the Shah’s swift modernization also affected the development of art during the 40s and 50s. Artists became dedicated to preserving Iran’s national identity, while still incorporating elements of western style and modern art movements. The increase of contact with the west, as well as the concern over westernization led to the end of the focus on academic painting in Iran and the birth of modern Iranian art. Artists became dedicated to preserving Iran’s national identity, while still incorporating elements of western style and modern art movements. The combination of European and American painting techniques with Persian and Islamic imagery produced modern Iranian

These pieces of work include carved wood and stone, manuscripts on stone tablets and reeds, illumination, calligraphy, enameled glass, inlaid metal work and glazed ceramics, preferably from the Turkish and Iranian regions. A common characteristic among Islamic artworks is their brilliant use of colors and the perfect balance between the design and form that they portray. These unique features make these pieces of art create an immediate visual impact to the observers.

2. There are many people included in the artwork. I can see about twenty one people and some of there faces. There are two people in the middle and their names are Jesus and Judas. They both appear to be kissing. Judas's arms are around Jesus's neck. There is a soldier next to them. There is a guy in a pink robe pointing at Jesus and Juda.There are people surrounding them with sticks and some had torches. Since they are carrying fire it is safe to say that it is night time. Some of those people are followers and others are enemies of Jesus. They are all wearing robes. There is one person blowing on a white horn. All of the people in the painting are bare foot. Some of their expressions on their faces are anger. On the guy the guy on the left who is wearing blue is Peter. A

They had great taste in the artistry work, such as their rock paintings which were highly developed and was a crucial part of their religion. In fact, most of their creative pieces tend to represent the supernatural elements and are comprised

Chapter One selects works of art from a wide variety of cultures and times. What might you not notice about Fig. 1-8, if you did not know that the Mugal ruler Akbar believed that “a synthesis of the world’s faiths would surpass the teachings of any of them.”

Cliché is often used as a pejorative term. Sometimes clichés can be the way a major breakthrough of understanding can occur. As I embark into the world of art, this cliché was a good thing. It was positive because as I studied paintings for the first time. I realized that as I was the beholder and the observer of the painting, I was responsible for making the effort of finding the beauty beyond a simple statement. The purpose of assignment was to observe and take note on pieces of art at a prominent museum. I was fortunate enough to visit the Museum of Modern art in New York City and I hoped to critique very famous paintings like Pollock 's drip paintings and The Persistence of Memory. However, it was a Saturday afternoon in the middle of July in New York City. I wasn 't afforded the luxury of being able to observe famous paintings such as those without a large crowd forming around it. In order to complete my assignment I went to the Getty. I found that finding a painting to study was harder than it seemed. I made a return trip to the Getty after brushing up on Art and Physics. The Getty is home to a variety of artwork dating as far back as the 1300s. I focused on art that was featured in different galleries of the museum including Italian Renaissance era and early Christian work. The paintings that I finally decided to write about were The Portal of Rouen Cathedral in Morning

Sometimes words cannot exactly explain what we want to convey, so we need a visual to support it. A similar thing was observed in the article of Alan M. Dershowitz, he cleverly makes use of Ben Shah’s painting in the article to grab the attention of folks. The author writes about a murder case of a paymaster and a guard of the South Braintree by Sacco and Vanzetti, both were Italian immigrant anarchists. Surprisingly, the truth was not revealed that whether Sacco and Vanzetti were the killers and this case is still unsolved. I agree with the author that the trials could not get to the fair results. I believe that the painting is an ironic symbol of the justice. It silently expresses a lot what the text can’t. I think the painting adds words

My personal reaction to this art is that they are scary. Also, this is an old painting and it has to do something with religion.

In 1844 painted with watercolor, bodycolor and gum Arabic with graphite on paper, mounted to a board. The painting is non-objective and can have multiple interpretations

An artist has the ability to connect with one’s audience through their art and the obscure connotations that appear beneath it, not just the image that lies on the surface. Artists Jan Van Eyck and Caravaggio communicate these implications through their work, utilising symbols and motifs. Van Eyck’s The Arnolfini Portrait (1434) explores the social status of the time, along with the issue of marriage between two unequals. Caravaggio’s The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (1608) reflects the world of his time’s attitude on violence and the insensitivity of a positive resolution. Although, these two paintings showcase incredible technique and attention to detail, the context is what is integral to the audience’s understanding of their world

The Safavid Dynasty was very prosperous and the making of this artwork occurred during its golden age. The people of the Safavid dynasty were very involved with very rich trade. Through the extensive amount of detail and colors, one can tell that the artwork was definitely created during time of prosperity. Literacy, knowledge, and art was abundant so the painting recognized that through the use of illuminated text. The leopard skins that the King and the court appear to have display their power and wealth. Though there is a superfluous of minute details, the scene is still harmonic and is intended to be very peaceful. However, one of the angels known as Surush tells Gayumars that his son will be killed by demon. His power is further displayed by the fact that both animals and people obey and respect him. Overall, the painting is meant to display harmony. Harmony between the people and animals as they peacefully coexist within and also harmony between the people and the landscape. With the assistance even the rocks of the landscape, the King on top, his children to his sides, his court in a semi-circle below, they form a teardrop with the landscape and further show

The introduction of perspective to the world of art has significantly changed the way art is created. Painting’s like Masaccio’s “The Holy Trinity and The Virgin” have “played a pivotal role in the history of art as both a definitive example of Early Renaissance linear perspective and as a kind of prophetic forerunner of the prospective method discussed nearly a century later by Leon Battista Alberti” (Aiken 171). According to Jane Andrew Aiken, Perspective hadn’t really been used much when the time “The Holy Trinity and The Virgin” had been revealed to the world. The painting had definitely received a notice by many connoisseurs of art for its different painting style and focus of topic. Religion was an obvious main focus during the time Masaccio had done this piece and the fact that he had drawn about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ had caught many people’s eyes. The use of perspective in Masaccio’s “The Holy Trinity and The Virgin” causes the depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to be the main focus in the artwork and give a sense of depth to the painting to the viewers despite their point of view.