piece by Thomas Moran after going to the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. While walking through the buildings I saw a mass of artwork that ranged from gold artifacts to paintings. I have to say that it was a lot to take in but I chose the painting by Thomas Moran called the Stranded Ship on East Hampton Beach. I liked the painting with the raging water crashing on the beach with the stranded ship in the distance. I really like the contrast of the dark waves with the white spray on the beach and
himself into his paintings to get his point across. Cole's 'The Course of Empire' series consists of five parts: The Savage State, The Pastoral State, The Consummation of Empire, Destruction, and Desolation. I will begin by detailing the two main themes in his paintings that recur throughout the series: the
Leonardo Da Vinci’s artwork “The Last Supper” (1495-1498) in Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan is one of the most well-known paintings in the world that depicts the biblical event where Jesus Christ announces that one of his own disciples shall betray him. In this painting, Leonardo Da Vinci uses the early Renaissance techniques of composition and perspective to create an artwork that is unforgettable. However, what truly makes this particular artwork stand out and draw viewers in is the use of naturalism
Visions of America The importance of American landscape painting in the nineteenth century extended far beyond the borders of the art world. The nineteenth century in America was a paradoxical time in which great nationalism and “enormous self-confidence and optimism” merged with growing disunity (Wilmerding 54), and the glow of “progress” was inextricably tied to the destruction of the majestic landscape that was a source of American identity and pride. Landscape painters at this time were
to occur once again. Despite the uncanny tone at times, I felt as if the formal ambience helped create an attentive connection with the artwork and I. Once adjusted to the silent atmosphere and presence of the guards, my sole focus jumped to the paintings
Kehinde Wiley’s “Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps”, is an oil painting on a canvas. The painting is of a black man with his face toward us riding on a horse across stones that are all different sizes. The stones have words on them and look like it was flat ground before but something like an earthquake shifted the ground. In the background behind the man and the horse is a red curtain with a tan design all over it. The man on the horse is also wearing a green camouflage looking outfit with
Last Supper is a painting of Jesus and his disciples having the last supper before his death. Both Leonardo de Vinci and Tintoretto made a painting of this event. Although their art works are very similar, they have many differences. Supper by Leonardo de Vinci was painted from 1495 – 1498 in the style known as mannerism. Leonardo liked to experiment with his portraits and paintings. He painted the last supper in fresco style with oil and tempera paints and due to the fact that he painted it
The Cupid Chastised painting was made in 1613 in the early Italian Baroque era by Bartolomeo Manfredi. The painting is 69 x 51 3/8 inches, and painted with Oil paints on canvas. While staring at this painting you can see that with each brushstroke that was made you can see that this painting was an obviously inspired from Caravaggio’s work. Caravaggio's style of painting is very recognizable for its realism, intense chiaroscuro and has the effect that makes you feel as if you are a part of the scenery
o This Painting depicts the landscape along the Seine River. It is a painting of the landscape from the view point in the middle of the river possibly on a bridge above the river. According to the MET website, he actually painting on a boat in the middle of the river (https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/437125) • Consider the work’s title. Does the title help you interpret what you see? o It doesn’t add much to my interpretation due to the title giving the location of where it was painted
over my body very well to let the cold leave my body. Those are some examples of traditional medicines that my family used. An essay that caught my attention is “Navajo Sand Painting” in which they use sand painting as a cure. The anonymous writer of “Navajo Sand Painting” explains the method of how they used sand painting as a traditional medicine. A professional medicine