Critical Paper Art 1301
Like most people, when it comes to choosing something for me to work with I usually choose what calls
my attention most out of the many options, thinking that if I get something that I like it will be easier to
work and that is exactly how I chose “The Dissmision of Adam and Eve from Paradise”, an extraordinary
painting of Henry Fuseli. This painting pulled my sight towards it when I was walking in the MFAH
(Museum of Fine Arts, Houston). I like art and I think a painting is one of the most beautiful ways of self
expression, also I always considered myself a person who likes the romanticism, so The Dismission of
Adam and Eve from Paradise reflects that part romance and mystery that usually attracts my attention. A
work of art for me was an interesting task, is the first time in my life I appreciate something so amazing
that makes me want to contemplate the beauty of it. I will describe more in depth the chosen work stating
the principles and elements of design that I was able to appreciate. To conclude I will express in the best
way possible why I consider this work meaningful.
The Dismission of Adam and Eve from Paradise is a painting by Henry Fuseli, a Swiss who moved
to London in 1779 painted around 1796 to 1799, painter difficult to classify, has been described as
neoclassical, and preromantic-neo mannerist. His last Swiss painting showed soldiers swearing an
oath on their swords typical 18th-century art about revolution. It was workmanlike stuff, but
Fuseli 's mind was elsewhere. He wanted his paintings to be revolution, not just to glorify it. His
images conclude that come from classical and mannerist traditions with others that are specific to
the Nordic and English painting, reflecting the sublime conception manifested in art and English
literature of the XVIII century. One of his most remarkable paintings The Dismission of Adam and
Eve from Paradise is in the
my attention most out of the many options, thinking that if I get something that I like it will be easier to
work and that is exactly how I chose “The Dissmision of Adam and Eve from Paradise”, an extraordinary
painting of Henry Fuseli. This painting pulled my sight towards it when I was walking in the MFAH
(Museum of Fine Arts, Houston). I like art and I think a painting is one of the most beautiful ways of self
expression, also I always considered myself a person who likes the romanticism, so The Dismission of
Adam and Eve from Paradise reflects that part romance and mystery that usually attracts my attention. A
work of art for me was an interesting task, is the first time in my life I appreciate something so amazing
that makes me want to contemplate the beauty of it. I will describe more in depth the chosen work stating
the principles and elements of design that I was able to appreciate. To conclude I will express in the best
way possible why I consider this work meaningful.
The Dismission of Adam and Eve from Paradise is a painting by Henry Fuseli, a Swiss who moved
to London in 1779 painted around 1796 to 1799, painter difficult to classify, has been described as
neoclassical, and preromantic-neo mannerist. His last Swiss painting showed soldiers swearing an
oath on their swords typical 18th-century art about revolution. It was workmanlike stuff, but
Fuseli 's mind was elsewhere. He wanted his paintings to be revolution, not just to glorify it. His
images conclude that come from classical and mannerist traditions with others that are specific to
the Nordic and English painting, reflecting the sublime conception manifested in art and English
literature of the XVIII century. One of his most remarkable paintings The Dismission of Adam and
Eve from Paradise is in the
Cited: Henry Fuseli (1741-1825), The Dismission of Adam and Eve from Paradise, oil canvas, c. 1805, 150x73 cm, The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The artist was Henry Fuseli, a Swiss who moved to London in 1779. His last Swiss painting showed soldiers swearing an oath on their swords -- typical 18th-century art about revolution. It was workmanlike stuff, but Fuseli 's mind was elsewhere. He wanted his paintings to be revolution, not just to glorify it.