John Waterhouse and Paul Gaugin
Objectivity does not exist, because people are complex in their own views. For this reason all people interpret events through their own life experiences and historical contexts. Artists express their own unique perspectives in their artworks which are influenced by their worlds and experiences. Both John William Waterhouse and Paul Gauguin interpret these world though the different uses of art making approach, intentions and influences.
John William Waterhouse created paintings in the Romantic style. Producing work mainly in oils, his canvases consist of realistic and natural settings. The artist's fascination with beautiful heroines and the femme fatale is unquestionable and he portrays theme using symbolism, vivid colour schemes, and beautiful light.
John Waterhouse worked several decades after the breakup of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, leading him to have gained the moniker of "the modern Pre-Raphaelite". Borrowing stylistic influences not only from the earlier Pre-Raphaelites but also from his contemporaries, the Impressionists.
John William Waterhouse was influenced by many of the great artists to have come before him, mainly artists from the Renaissance and Classical schools who shared Waterhouse's love of colour and realist composition. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a major inspiration on Waterhouse and he adapted many of their classical and literary themes for his own compositions. Some of his most distinctive paintings depicting romantic and poetic subjects include ‘The Lady of Shallot’ (1888) and ‘St. Cecilia’ (1895). Both works showing influence of the Pre-Raphaelite's use of vibrant colours and female muses.
The use of strong female figures, as is the use of ancient tales and legends which runs through Pre-Raphaelite work. Most of Waterhouse's work is based in Ancient or Medieval myth and legend. Such stories feature the strong female beauties and tragic love stories which Waterhouse was seemingly fascinated by.
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John William Waterhouse created paintings in the Romantic style. Producing work mainly in oils, his canvases consist of realistic and natural settings. The artist's fascination with beautiful heroines and the femme fatale is unquestionable and he portrays theme using symbolism, vivid colour schemes, and beautiful light.
John Waterhouse worked several decades after the breakup of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, leading him to have gained the moniker of "the modern Pre-Raphaelite". Borrowing stylistic influences not only from the earlier Pre-Raphaelites but also from his contemporaries, the Impressionists.
John William Waterhouse was influenced by many of the great artists to have come before him, mainly artists from the Renaissance and Classical schools who shared Waterhouse's love of colour and realist composition. The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a major inspiration on Waterhouse and he adapted many of their classical and literary themes for his own compositions. Some of his most distinctive paintings depicting romantic and poetic subjects include ‘The Lady of Shallot’ (1888) and ‘St. Cecilia’ (1895). Both works showing influence of the Pre-Raphaelite's use of vibrant colours and female muses.
The use of strong female figures, as is the use of ancient tales and legends which runs through Pre-Raphaelite work. Most of Waterhouse's work is based in Ancient or Medieval myth and legend. Such stories feature the strong female beauties and tragic love stories which Waterhouse was seemingly fascinated by.
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