cwalch ART 200

 A Virtual Exhibit of Traditional Japanese - Nonwestern Blog   1. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1830-1833)   The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1830-1833), possibly the most famous and iconic ukiyo-e print, is the first piece on display in this exhibition. This print, which is a part of the well-known series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai, shows a dramatic picture of a huge wave that is ready to break over three boats with Mount Fuji in the background (Smith, 2004). The strong blue and white waves, the delicate boat lines, and the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji all stand in stark contrast to each other, creating tension and energy that is both visually spectacular and amazement, inspiring. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai is an eternal work of Japanese art that continues to charm people all over the world because to his creative use of perspective and color as well as his ability to portray the strength and beauty o

  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

                                          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