Tag: Blogging

• Claude Lorrain | The Embarkation of the Queen of Sheba

  Background and History of Art Form Background and History of Artist Brief Overview/History of the Artwork Analysis of the Colors/Theme When studying this artwork, I decided not to focus on an image or the concept itself but moreover the composition or placement of the structures within the painting itself. As we know, the figures within…

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  January 15, 2024

  Artworks, Baroque, Cityscape, Classicism, Set Alpha (A)

  Art, Artwork, Blogging, Colors, LORRAIN, Oil on Canvas, Paintings

• Francisco de Zurbaran | Still Life

  Background and History of Art Form Background and History of Artist Brief Overview/History of the Artwork Analysis of the Colors/Theme Due to the limited colors that were used by Zurbaran in this painting, I decided to focus on the four most prominent colors of the palettes by excluding the brown, silver, and white colors of…

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  January 8, 2024

  Baroque, Set Alpha (A), Still Life

  Art, Blogging, CL, Colors, Oil on Canvas, Paintings, ZURBARAN

• Norman Lewis | Baule Mask, Carved Bobbin (Guru), Dan Mask

  *Baule Mask, Carved Bobbin (Guru), and Dan Mask shown from right to left* Title: Carved Bobbin (Guru) | Baule Mask | Dan Mask Artist: Norman Wilfred Lewis Year: 1935 Medium: Pastel on Canvas Period: Harlem Renaissance Style/Genre: Figurative Expressionism; African Art. Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Taken from the mask of Baulé and Dan…

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  October 19, 2023

  Artworks, Expressionism, Renaissance, Set Null (O)

  african, Art, Blogging, Colors, pastel, writing

• Pietro Longhi | The Letter

  Title: The Letter Artist: Pietro Longhi Year: 1746 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style/Genre: Rococo Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Artist favored contemporary scenes of regular Venetian life. Full of humor and implication. Painting depicts the simple act of receiving a letter in a receiving parlor. Color composition and story The Gray background brings in…

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  October 19, 2023

  Artworks, Rococo, Set Null (O)

  Art, Blogging, Colors, Paintings, writing

• Giorgione | The Tempest

  Title: The Tempest (La Tempesta) Artist: Giorgione (Giorgio Barbarelli da Castelfranco) Year: c.1506- c.1508 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style/Genre: Genre on High Renaissance Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Scene is as depicted: On the right, a woman is sitting with a baby Meaning of the scene remains a mystery. Symbolism and subjects allowed for…

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  October 19, 2023

  Artworks, High Renaissance, Set Null (O)

  Art, Blogging, Colors, Oil on Canvas, Paintings

• Sandro Botticelli | The Birth of Venus

  

  Title: The Birth of Venus Artist: Sandro Botticelli (Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi) Year: 1484-86 Medium: Tempera on Canvas Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Mythological Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Red (Matrix) infused with pink hues tells of motherhood & affection. The Pink (Clam Shell) with grey undertones. The Brown (Old Copper) connects the…

  Lé Haiku

  May 10, 2023

  Artworks, Early Renaissance, Mythological Paintings, Renaissance

  Art, Blogging, Colors, Paintings, writing

• Ernst Ludwig Kirchner | The Red Tower in Halle

  Title: The Red Tower in Halle Artist: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, German. Year: 1915 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Expressionism Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Shows the market square of the city, Halle Germany. Kirchner was stationed here during military service in the spring of 1915. The Center of the square and image is a…

  Lé Haiku

  May 10, 2023

  Artworks, Expressionism, Set Null (O)

  Art, Blogging, Expressionism, Oil on Canvas, Paintings

• Anton Mauve | Morning Ride on the Beach

  

  Title: Morning Ride on the Beach Artist: Anthonij Rudolf Mauve (Anton Mauve), Dutch. Year: 1876 Medium: Oil on Canvas Style: Realism Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Highlighted in realist fashion, humanism, and atmosphere. Painted in an impressionistic style. Dazzling variation of light. Mauve was a member of the Hauge School, Known for painting animals…

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  May 10, 2023

  Artworks, Realism Art, Set Null (O)

  Art, Artwork, Blogging, Oil on Canvas, Paintings, writing

• Uccello, Paolo | St. George and the Dragon

  

  Lé Arts Salon Title: St. George and the Dragon Artist: Paolo Uccello (Paolo di Dono) Year: c. 1470 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: Early Renaissance Style/Genre: Religious Painting Notes & Analysis of the Artwork Two shades of dark green, both taking on traditional meanings and balance.   The Pink (Salmon) brings warmth and comfort to…

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  May 4, 2023

  Artworks, Early Renaissance, Religious Painting, Renaissance

  Artwork, Blogging, Oil on Canvas, Paintings

• Titan | Sacred and Profane Love

  

  Lé Arts Salon Title: Sacred and Profane Love (Amor Sacro and Amor Profano) Artist: Titan (Tiziano Vecellio) Year: 1514 Medium: Oil on Canvas Period: High Renaissance Style/Genre: Allegorical Paintings Notes & Analysis of the Artwork The Coral (Raw Sienna) presents warmth and optimism. The White w/grey undertones (Sisal) deliver innocence and purity. The Green’s presence…

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  May 4, 2023

  Artworks, High Renaissance, Religious Painting, Set Null (O)

  Art, Blogging, HEX, Oil on Canvas, Paintings, TITAN, writing