K8's Art Blog

  EARLY MODERN ART AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INFLUENCE          Early Modern Art was amongst some major changes in our world. Movements, civil rights, and advancements were coming in one after the other. It is said that during this time "life was getting easier and artists found that they no longer required patrons to survive." (PNWFraming) As they didn't need buyers to make ends meet, they began to realize the freedom they now had within art. A modern art movement began where it challenged the idealized depiction that art was supposed to be. While now artists showed expression through color, non-traditional materials and other different kind of techniques. They moved with "things that affected them personally, subconsciously and in everyday life." (PNWFraming)      As this era was full of change, the African American influence on it was drastic. It was than after the Civil war that the artistic world changed. The Harlem Renaissance was a huge movement for Afr

  ROMANTIC VS REALISM          The romantic era emerged from the transition from neoclassicism. As the romantic style of this era came to be, it then began to turn into a more realistic style. These two may not have the actual tendency of love or real subject to it, rather the ideology of the painting will reflect the two. Art is always evolving and changing, as one style becomes prominent, it can be enhanced or changed to another developed style. As for comparisons, romanticism was the huge art movement the paved the way of Realism in America and Europe. While Realism was a response against Romanticism that changed the focus from fantasy to reality. Philosophically, romanticism sought out for exotic, heroic and romantic subjects within present life. As realists found interest in more modest material in present life. Each had the intentions of creating emotions and imagination in one while the other intended to deliver ordinance in life.          Romantic art was seen as "the emot

ERA OF CLASSICAL ART         The Classical Era of art consisted of two popular styles; rococo and neoclassical . With rococo art coming first it was detailed as light-hearted, rich and delicate, pastel colors, curving shapes and more. Artists looked at rococo art as the enjoyment of art making. Although it can be seen as romantic at time, it usually did not reflect real life in any way, shape or form. Rococo art influenced the art within that time until around 1775, bringing in the Neoclassical style. The characteristics of Neoclassical consisted of simplicity through its linework and colors. This style consisted of moral virtues, self-sacrifice, and good deeds. It also was seen as capturing a specific moment and turning that into an art piece.  CONNECTION WITH MORALITY     The connection between classical art and morality have different ways of being shown. The Rococo style didn't embrace morality as it was  believed that during this era " rococo style was a symbol of the mor

  The Family of Philip V by Louis-Michel van Loo THE ART         The portrait of The Family of Philip V by Louis-Michel van Loo in 1743, was created in France. It is an oil on canvas painting with dimensions of 408 x 520cm. As this portrait portrays the family of the Spanish king and members, they are all wearing extravagant clothing. The background remains dramatic and royally sought with Roman arches and columns and a marble floor with dimensional designs. The style is influenced by the greco-roman elements of architecture. This architecture is noticed by the "symmetry, grace, and synchronicity" (Blueprint) created by stone, bricks or cement.       As they are all of the royal family in a gathering this portrait portrays the different attitudes that you can see on each of their faces. For example, the exhaustion of Philip V , dominance from his wife Isabelle Farnese , unawareness of confidence by Charles III and so on. While some also believe that the " artist is m

  La Primavera by Sandro Botticelli THE ART          The piece; La Primavera , made by Sando Botticelli was created in Florence, Italy in 1482. It is tempera on wood with the dimensions of approximately 202x314 cm. As Primavera also means 'Spring' it is one of the largest mythological paintings made during the Renaissance era. Sandro was one of the most well-known of the Medici employees . Also believed that he was paid to create it for the marriage of a cousin related to Lorenza the Magnificent Medici. He was very proficient with the use of line work and color.           This piece shows 9 mythological figures surrounding a group of orange trees that were used variously in Botticelli pieces. In the center is the Roman Goddess of love and beauty, Venus with a cupid right above her. To the left is Mercury, the god of the month of May as he is shown with winged sandals as he can lead away the winter clouds. To the right of Mercury is the group, Three Graces. These 3 women represe