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Post Modern Blog

April 20, 2023

Postmodernism and the Deconstruction of Artistic Traditions According to Lyotard (1984), the postmodern age, which generally runs from the middle of the 20th century to the present, is characterized by mistrust toward great stories, doubting traditional cultural ideals, and a combination of high and low art. Postmodernism created a wide variety of unique and frequently mismatched styles in the visual arts, from the humorous appropriation of popular culture to the study of alternative techniques of representation. This online exhibition, which focuses on six pieces by Cindy Sherman, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Jeff Koons, tries to demonstrate the diversity and complexity of postmodern art. By carefully analyzing these works, I will talk about how they interact with the themes of identity. I will examine how these pieces address issues of identity, adoption, and the collapse of artistic structures through an in-depth review of the pieces, while also considering my own aesthetic re

Early Modern Blog

April 04, 2023

The Early 20th Century: The Age of Anxiety Early in the 20th century, a time known as the Age of Anxiety, there was a tremendous deal of uncertainty. Fast developments in science, technology, and politics only helped to heighten the unease that many people were feeling as the globe was still struggling to recover from the tragedy of World War I. As artists attempted to convey their emotions and investigate the human condition, this feeling of discomfort and worry was represented in the work produced during this time. The Age of Anxiety is depicted in three works of art: Pablo Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907), Edvard Munch's "The Scream" (1893), and Max Ernst's "The Elephant Celebes" (1921). Pablo Picasso's "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907) "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" by Pablo Picasso is a revolutionary piece that started the Cubist movement. Five prostitu

Romantic Era Blog

March 27, 2023

(ART): "The Gleaners" by Jean-François Millet A Comparative Analysis of Romanticism and Realism : Intentions and Personal Preferences in Art From the late 18th through the middle of the 19th century, the Romantic Era saw a tremendous shift in philosophy, literature, and art. This was the era when the Romantic and Realist movements in art first appeared. Although both movements have their beginnings in the same time period, there are significant differences between their goals, methods, and subjects. By analyzing their goals and my own preferences for the two major Romantic era styles, this essay seeks to compare them. I will choose two pieces from each style, created by two separate artists, and analyze my aesthetic response to each style by looking at its visual components and talking about my feelings and presentation preferences. Romanticism: Intentions and Selected Works The development of romanticism was a response to t

Classical Blog Exhibit

March 20, 2023

Revolution and Art : A Virtual Exhibit on the Interplay of Political Change and Artistic Expression in the 1700s Introduction: The 1700s was a period of revolutionary change, marked by huge political changes, social changes, and the rise of new artistic styles. The era saw the birth of strong movements and ideas that opposed the established authority of monarchies and the Church, including the Enlightenment, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. The classical era in Western art emerged during this period, which was marked by a rise in interest in the ideals of classical Greece and Rome, a buildup on harmony, balance, and proportion, as well as the exploration of new subjects and topics. It was also a period of profound artistic innovation. By highlighting three important works by three different classical artists from the 1700s—Jacques-Louis David's "The Death of Marat" (1793), Francisco Goya's "The Third of May 1808" (1814), and John Sin

Baroque Blog Assignment

March 01, 2023

Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa One of the most famous and well-known pieces of artwork in the entire globe is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa . Many studies, analyses, and interpretations have been made of the painting, which shows a woman with an unsettling smile. In this essay, I'll go into detail on the awe-inspiring qualities of the artwork and the feelings it generates. I will also talk on how the work is presented, whether I would own a copy of it, and the history of it. The work will be related to the impact of the rise of the merchant classes in my final point. First of all, the Mona Lisa's artistic components are amazing for a variety of reasons. The use of sfumato, a technique that combines colors and tones to produce a hazy, faded effect, is what makes the artwork famous. This method provides the painting an unmatched sense of depth and reality in Renaissance art. The painting's sense of drama and mystery is also enhan

Renaissance Blog - The Birth of Venus

February 14, 2023

The Birth of Venus Many works from the Italian Renaissance still awe and move spectators today. This was a time of great artistic and architectural achievement. Sandro Botticelli's painting "The Birth of Venus" is one example. Many have recognized this artwork, which was finished in 1486, as a masterpiece of its day and a brilliant illustration of the Italian Renaissance style. The goddess Venus, who has just been birthed from the sea, is depicted at the middle of the picture. The goddesses Zephyr and Chloris, who are directing the winds of change and love, respectively, are among the other figures that surround her. From Venus' delicate face features to the sea's swirling waves, the picture is rich in allusion and detail. These components all work together to produce a striking visual that will definitely stir up strong feelings in the observer. A remarkable feature of "The Birth of Venus&qu

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