Analysis of the Painting, Vir Heroicus Sublimis by Barnett Newman
Vir Heroicus Sublimis (1950-1951) by Barnett Newman
Upon reading the assignment I had some difficulty picking out the piece of art I would write about. Searching for a piece I disliked or was indifferent to became a difficult task. It would obviously be followed with the question why. Why did I dislike it or was I indifferent towards it? I realized that for everything I came across there were multiple reasons as to why I believed I disliked the piece or was indifferent to it. Up until I came across this oil painting is when I decided that this will be the piece to write about. I have chosen the work of Barnett Newman, entitled; “Vir Heroicus Sublimis” also known as, “Man Heroic and Sublime”. This is a large oil on canvas painting that stands 7ft. 11in.wide and 17ft 9in. Long. The reason I have chosen this specific piece is because of its simplicity. As I've come to notice, many times I find myself looking at art pieces and seeking for something that will stand out and dazzle me. I've always attempt to seek something that has a eye popping affect on me. Seeking a piece of art that has a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, etc. Also, upon learning more and more about art as a whole, it is to my demise that a lot of my dislike may be attributed to my view on what my definition of art is or even my lack of understanding of it, the artist, or the time the piece has been created in, and furthermore, my inability to focus on what the artist is attempting to convey with their art they have created. In Vir Heroicus Sublimis, the oil painting is a flat rich red canvas with approximately 5 different colored lines running vertically down the painting. The colors seem to be that of a particular white, blue and possibly a creamy color. Due to my inability to see the actual piece in real life I am unable to specify what the colors may truly be. I cannot say I dislike the painting, but can say I am indifferent about it and its perception of art. In my
Upon reading the assignment I had some difficulty picking out the piece of art I would write about. Searching for a piece I disliked or was indifferent to became a difficult task. It would obviously be followed with the question why. Why did I dislike it or was I indifferent towards it? I realized that for everything I came across there were multiple reasons as to why I believed I disliked the piece or was indifferent to it. Up until I came across this oil painting is when I decided that this will be the piece to write about. I have chosen the work of Barnett Newman, entitled; “Vir Heroicus Sublimis” also known as, “Man Heroic and Sublime”. This is a large oil on canvas painting that stands 7ft. 11in.wide and 17ft 9in. Long. The reason I have chosen this specific piece is because of its simplicity. As I've come to notice, many times I find myself looking at art pieces and seeking for something that will stand out and dazzle me. I've always attempt to seek something that has a eye popping affect on me. Seeking a piece of art that has a variety of colors, shapes, sizes, etc. Also, upon learning more and more about art as a whole, it is to my demise that a lot of my dislike may be attributed to my view on what my definition of art is or even my lack of understanding of it, the artist, or the time the piece has been created in, and furthermore, my inability to focus on what the artist is attempting to convey with their art they have created. In Vir Heroicus Sublimis, the oil painting is a flat rich red canvas with approximately 5 different colored lines running vertically down the painting. The colors seem to be that of a particular white, blue and possibly a creamy color. Due to my inability to see the actual piece in real life I am unable to specify what the colors may truly be. I cannot say I dislike the painting, but can say I am indifferent about it and its perception of art. In my