On the Bank of the Seine Bennecourt Formal Analysis

The lines within the composition draws the viewer into several directions. The ruffles draw the eyes upward to the Daniel’s finger as it points to the right. Daniel’s finger directs the viewer horizontally as it does the king. The table with its array of dishes is another example of a horizontal line. The king’s hands are holding a fork and knife. The fork is also pointing right where as the knife is pointing left diagonally towards the king. The courtesan, leaning against the king’s right shoulder, is another example of a diagonal line. The painting also has a vertical feel to it. This is evident in the composition of Daniel standing, the candle and the arm holding the cigar. Like every line, every color used draw attention to the object.

The painting shows man and nature in harmony. A clear sign that he focused mostly on drawing is the geometric forms used in the painting. He used very calm tonality to give it the calmness. His artwork and brushwork are very fluid and focused. This painting has no historical meaning because this painting was after his transition from historical to landscape. Instead of telling a story it is supposed to evoke a calm mood. The golden light contributes to its peacefulness. Now that I have explained both paintings individually, in the following paragraph I will talk about their differences and what makes them different.

As indicated by the shape in the foreground, the lines that signify the contour of the rocks and freestanding structure merge. The lines lead the eye vertically as it meets the center. When looking at the painting as a whole, the viewer can see how the artist uses straight

Line can be depicted several times in this painting. Line is defined as a continuous mark made by a tool as it is drawn across a surface. First, we can see that the heavy brush strokes can depict line. Also we can see it in the square of grain in the front left corner, and also the giant square in the background (The Square

“Filling the Void,” a mixed media piece by Kris Risto, utilizes both impressive artistic ability, as evidenced by the painting and creativity, which can be seen in the physical pieces that project from the painting. The compliment of reds and yellows, along with the galaxy-esque background in the middle create remarkable contrasts that beg to be seen. This painting draws attention to itself through the brilliant “fiery” shades then captivates viewers as they delve deeper into the meaning of the painting. The main focus is a human-like figure, kneeling on rocks, some of which are actual stones placed at the foot of the painting. Furthermore, with two candles in each hand, the figure has a bright “halo” of light around the head. Though it is up to interpretation, I believe this could link to finding light in the darkness or even good in bad. In addition to the inspirational message, the flowers coming outside the painting added another touch of uniqueness. The flowers, along with the galaxy and eyes along the side, were somewhat out of place in this obscure scene but seemed just right. Somehow, the artist made their vision clear through unexpected

Much like orthogonal lines, these lines too bring the viewer’s eye to the stage of the story within the art. This allows the viewer to focus on what the artist put the most detail into.

This work embodies the period style because it contains avant-garde geometric shapes to define the forms, colors, and interpretations that were important to the Post-Impressionists. First off, the harshness of the lines goes hand in hand with the shapes that exist in the work. The shapes tend to be simplified which demonstrates that Cezanne wanted things to appear as if they could be broken down. He utilized an

Impressionism was initially forged out of a love for nature. The artists were interested in depicting reality as they saw beauty in even the mundane facets of life. The brush strokes and color changes are obvious and the choppy effect sometimes has to be viewed at a distance to determine the picture’s message. When viewed closely, the artist’s emotion is easily discernable with

When I first look at this art work it leaves me confused. It left me with one message and that was what the artist was thinking about when he was creating this art. Just because it contains such random little pieces of art surrounding one large piece of art. It left me with multiple questions. Why was it comical, why did he surround it with multiple other pictures and why was their one large piece of art.

The form in this painting is 3D. The artist used these elements, to make it so you feel like you are actually there, or it is just a blurred photograph.

You can also tell Watteau employs certain techniques to ensure that the viewer looks at his entire composition. The progression of the pilgrims returning to the boat draws attention to the three main couples in the center, who in lover’s trance, lost track of time. Viewers then glance upward as the space of the canvas is filled with a hazy sky that only Watteau could produce. You still feel the love though and you are enamored by the beautiful landscape as the clouds bring the focus downward. Also, Watteau was known for using a light and air brushstroke to create this hazy dream-like atmospheres. This is particularly evident in the wispy clouds and lazy leaves. The landscape’s bright palette echoes that of 16th century Venetian paintings. The neutral palette of the landscape is complemented nicely by the pastels of the lover costumes. The lighting cast in this dream plays up the bright colors of the characters clothing. The center of the canvas lights up the three main couples and the shadows retreat to play in the trees so less attention is paid to other

It catches the eye and the colors all blend together to create a peaceful moment of nature. When I look at this work of art I am taken to a beautiful beach off the coast of some little quaint French city. I can almost feel the wind blowing my hair and the sun shining on my face. This Monet makes me feel at peace, content, and happy. It portrays a naturalistic and impressionist style that, while it is not realistic, is able to communicate the beauty and uniqueness of nature, making the piece feel very

When one observes a painting or drawing, the lines direct the eyes attention and dictate the piece. Line is used in nearly every aspect of art, whether is an actual mark on a piece of paper of if it is implied in the work. Some of the descriptive characteristics of the line, often heard when describing a piece of art, are: horizontal, vertical, angular, curving and diagonal. Lines are not only descriptive, but they are also often expressive. For example, vertical lines often convey a feeling of strength and balance, and thin lines convey fragility. In The Maundy Thursday Festival before the Ducal Palace in Venice, by Canaletto, lines are used to guide the audience’s eye and to form the boundaries of the work at hand. Canaletto uses lots of

The analyzed work was created by French painter Oscar-Claude Monet in 1872. This highly recognized work of art illustrates the morning view of the port of Le Havre in northwestern France. Monet’s masterpiece Soleil Levant also known as Impression Sunrise, gave birth to a new movement, Impressionism, straying away from many traditions, creating a new method of painting–and of seeing the world around us. It is considered to be one of Monet’s most poetic expressions of his engagement with France’s revival after the Franco-Prussian War, and is unlike any other artworks of its time, the subject and techniques achieve to unravel a visual experience and feeling.

The painting has an asymmetrical balance to it because of the variety it has with its shapes, size, and colors in the painting. The painting provides us with repetition due to the strokes of the paint brush that Vincent van Gogh performed on the piece. Vincent van Gogh provides us with a rhythm within the sky, the stars are repeating creating that rhythm within the work of art. The painting provides us with movement, like how our eyes start at the top right and follow the clouds, then to the stars, and then it makes you circle down to the beautiful city and