Beaux arts

Liam Brennan Contemporary Art Professor Taylor May 10, 2017 Final Catalog My Mutant: Patricia Piccinini The contemporary artist of focus for this catalog is Patricia Piccinini. Patricia Piccinini was born in 1965 in Freetown, Sierra Leone and had only lived there for a few years of her childhood. In 1972, at the age of seven, Patricia and her family relocated to Australia. Prior to pursuing art, Piccinini studied and received her bachelor's degree in economic history from Australian National University

Jusepe de Ribera’s The Five Senses: Touch (Museum of Fine Arts, Houston) of 1615-16, in its simplest description, is characterized as a man with closed eyes; sitting in a dark room, behind a table with a painting on top; and holding the head of a sculpture in his hands. Contrasts between light and shadow cut through the simple images and draw viewers into this painting, as the artist explores relationships between sight and touch. Within the painting, Jusepe de Ribera included the image of another

During the Interwar period, Giacomo Balla was fascinated by innovation, and he used the societal advancements of Einstein's theories of relativity and modern industrial creations as the main influences in his art. In the years after the Great War, Balla’s art had taken on a different role in the art world. He began using abstract shapes and colors to depict society as an ever-changing thing, constantly replacing old with new. In an article in the Washington Times in 1915, Giacomo Balla’s author writes

Art is subjective and is deemed “art” by the eye of the beholder. This means that what is deemed art by one person may not be considered art by another. For me to deem a painting as “art”, the painting must move me emotionally in some way or form. That is why the oil painting Portrait of Adele Bloch- Bauer I, which is also known as The Lady (or Woman) In Gold is one of my favorite paintings. The famous historic Austrian painting was painted by Gustav Klimt in 1907. The history of the painting is

People all around the world have each felt differently about art since the very start of it all. But all the same, every piece provokes different feelings and emotions. It is scientifically proven that different colors make us feel different ways, businesses also use them on their signs to describe their traits. Red, typically is romantic and aggressive, while blue is calm and serene. Green is also scientifically proven to be the most restful color for the human eyes and usually, is interpreted as

20th century, realism in theater was challenged and plays were now easier to attend due to the improvements of communication and the ability to reach other areas of the world by travel (Carlson 2014: 23-24). Theater is another addition to the world of art that is continuously evolving and adapting to the world and cultures influencing its

The father of photography, real name Louis Daguerre, was born on November 18, 1787 in Cormeilles-en-Parisis, France. He grew up amongst a middle class family, although he did not receive a very consistent education due to political issues for the duration of the Revolution. One thing that Louis did show a genuine spark in, was drawing and painting. So much, that at thirteen years old, he shadowed an architect. However, his architectural career came to a close as Daguerre moved to Paris in 1804 and

6. 1903, Steichen, Edward, Flatiron, American, blue pigment gum bichromate platinum. TXT- Steichen uses gum prints along with multiple negatives to create a moody fantasy to give an emotional response of the subject in his compositions. Having his images in soft focus to show diversity with object or scene that’s being captured to create a sense of mystery instead of a copy of the original. pg 163 CLS- The illustration is a dark, expressive description of the flatiron building taken from the park

transcended into an art by itself. Understanding art photography There is no clear distinction to identify a photograph as an art photograph but the general perception is that photographs that are artistic and salable, including those that are seen in magazines and exhibitions. Stock photos are those that capture common places, landmarks, nature, events and people professionally and are bought and sold on a royalty-free basis and can be reused for commercial design purposes. Thomas

a story or paint a picture of the mind and bring the idea to life. Tattoos are an expression of ideas that people illustrate on their own bodies. Tattoos are a popular hobby and a major element in society and a high art in common society. Having a tattoo means having a piece of art on the body instead of a wall, so individuals have their bodies as the canvas