The Sower
Art 101 Final Paper
James Gage
April 19, 2013
Title: The Sower
Artist: Vincent Van Gogh
Dare: 1888
Artistic Medium and Size of work: The Sower is an oil on canvas (25-1/4 X 31-3/4 Inches)
Visual Elements * Line:
In “The Sower” I see many actual lines. In this piece each line of which are very obviously implying the subject matter and the symbolism of man’s ability to create, which is represented by the sower. The knotty tree in the front constitutes a diagonal division of the piece itself, whereas the piece is visibly wider than it is tall. The line through the middle of the canvas easily separate’s the body of water from the sun setting in the sky. As are the round lines of the sun very prominent. The diagonal line that separates the water from the land is visible, but at first glance is all most blended too well. * Shape:
Both geometric shapes and organic shapes are found in this piece. Starting with geometric shapes the most obvious in my opinion is the circular surface of the sun. “The Sower” of course is not a three-dimensional piece of art. Two other shapes that I see in “The Sower” are that of the character who is the sower, and the knotty tree the sower works near. Both of these shapes are organic. These two objects are found in nature and although they can be measured they do not have a real or definite shape. * Mass:
In “The Sower” mass is very much implied, although I would not say that it is implied in a literal sense of physical weight, however as the weight of the sowers duties. This piece of art is not terribly large in weight or size, yet this painting could have a heavy emotional impact or meaning on the viewer.
* Space:
In “The Sower” space is created with mostly color. The painting itself is on a small surface in front of you, but the picture is of distance between land, water, and sky. Van Gogh has used bright colors to make the different areas of land obvious. This makes it easier for the viewer to
James Gage
April 19, 2013
Title: The Sower
Artist: Vincent Van Gogh
Dare: 1888
Artistic Medium and Size of work: The Sower is an oil on canvas (25-1/4 X 31-3/4 Inches)
Visual Elements * Line:
In “The Sower” I see many actual lines. In this piece each line of which are very obviously implying the subject matter and the symbolism of man’s ability to create, which is represented by the sower. The knotty tree in the front constitutes a diagonal division of the piece itself, whereas the piece is visibly wider than it is tall. The line through the middle of the canvas easily separate’s the body of water from the sun setting in the sky. As are the round lines of the sun very prominent. The diagonal line that separates the water from the land is visible, but at first glance is all most blended too well. * Shape:
Both geometric shapes and organic shapes are found in this piece. Starting with geometric shapes the most obvious in my opinion is the circular surface of the sun. “The Sower” of course is not a three-dimensional piece of art. Two other shapes that I see in “The Sower” are that of the character who is the sower, and the knotty tree the sower works near. Both of these shapes are organic. These two objects are found in nature and although they can be measured they do not have a real or definite shape. * Mass:
In “The Sower” mass is very much implied, although I would not say that it is implied in a literal sense of physical weight, however as the weight of the sowers duties. This piece of art is not terribly large in weight or size, yet this painting could have a heavy emotional impact or meaning on the viewer.
* Space:
In “The Sower” space is created with mostly color. The painting itself is on a small surface in front of you, but the picture is of distance between land, water, and sky. Van Gogh has used bright colors to make the different areas of land obvious. This makes it easier for the viewer to
References: HowStuffWorks "The Sower by Vincent van Gogh". (n.d.). Retrieved from http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/arts/artwork/vincent-van-gogh-paintings-from-arles11.htm Van Gogh Museum - De zaaier. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.vangoghmuseum.nl/vgm/index.jsp?page=4500&land=en