death of John Lennon‚ the launch of MTV‚ and Michael Jackson’s Thriller. New York‚ a city which has always been a melting pot of diverse cultures and nations‚ was bustling with young artists at the time. Amidst them‚ Jean-Michel Basquiat made his appearance on the art scene. Basquiat was a multi-cultural artist of Puerto Rican and Haitian descent. After his first exhibition in the early 1980s‚ he was immediately recognized as a new spirit who had survived the tail end of modernism and was revolutionizing
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eyes. A thumbnail sketch is similar to taking notes for a history class‚ so when it comes to the part where they have to study for the test‚ they have something to study off of. Thumbnail sketches help the viewer‚ who is trying to comprehend the artist’s work‚ draw conclusions‚ and develop legitimate opinions unlike statements such as “I like this piece of art.” Also‚ a thumbnail sketch helps the
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Siegman 1Prompt: Casta paintings‚ produced for elite criollo audiences (i.e.‚ those of Spanish ancestry born in the Americas)‚ bolstered economic and social inequality and legitimized a racial hierarchy that kept criollos at the top. The development of a highly complex and somewhat variable Casta system in the Spanish colonies and at home is a way of encoding economic hierarchy onto the body of colonial subjects produced through population contact in Spanish colonies. These paintings were produced for
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The painting‚ Boats Returning Home‚ depicts ships drifting at sea in the lull of the waves. Ritschel’s impressionistic style is shown through the vibrant waves of the sea. He uses brilliant shades of blue‚ green‚ and yellow in illustrating the waves. The painting was made in California at the onset of a new impressionist movement: which exemplifies the beauty of nature. Thus‚ it shows even the laboring fishing boats with a tranquil nature. It accentuates the union between man and the sea‚ and the
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Word count: 1‚836 Topic: 4 Painting was proclaimed dead in the 1980s. Discuss referencing Greenberg‚ the Conceptual Art movement and the revival of painting in the 1980s. I have written this work myself and have made every attempt to acknowledge the ideas of others. Painting has been declared dead numerous times since the 1960s but it refuses to die‚ even though the relevance and legitimacy of the medium is repeatedly questioned. Because of this‚ painting has had to constantly redefine
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Essay Outline It has often been claimed that photography displaced painting. Evaluate the arguments for and against this position. * Arguments of Photography displaced painting For: * As technologies improve simultaneously‚ photography become more easy to use and common * In 19th Century when Camera Obscura improved‚ photography became a preferred alternative for portrait because it is less time consuming manner with minimal financial expenses. * A better documentation tool
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<center><b>Are Asher ’s paintings of the Cruxifixion an ultimate act of disrespect towards his parents?</b></center> <br> <br>Asher Lev paints against the values of his family and community. He disregards Jewish traditions and observance by pursuing his passion for art. His individuality has him disobeying the Rebbe‚ the mashphia‚ his mythic ancestor as well as his parents. Asher does not intend for his artwork to be harmful‚ but that they convey truths and feelings. Yet‚ the Brooklyn Crucifixions
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would not be as successful as it is. This can be seen in Gomez’s painting‚ “Beverly Hills Housekeeper.” Here‚ a “foreign” woman has infiltrated the home or domestic
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A Comparison Between “Artemisia Gentileschi and Caraveggisti Painting” by Henry Sayre and “Artemisia’s Hand” by Mary D. Garrard When looking at the development of Western art history‚ people tend to focus on the male artists’ contribution but neglect the significant influence of female artists on the art world through their active engagement in the production of art. Artemisia Gentileschi‚ both as one of the the most accomplished Caravaggio’s followers and one of the first female artists to achieve
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Art and Paintings: Its Symbolism and Meanings At first look Olivia Peguero’s oil paintings are magnificent and lavish tropical visions of the Dominican Republic and Caribbean. Her art has been inextricably linked to the idea of island life and the splendor of its landscapes and botanical diversity. Peguero only produces a few pieces each year‚ some taking months to complete. She is often seen in images‚ flanked by her assistant or with only her easel and set of oils. Spending weeks at a time in the
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