Art and Me.
I have always appreciated art although my ability to draw has never been that great. When I look at the works of the great masters I stand mesmerized by the sheer talent of making the flat canvas come to life. Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) is able to depict the physical narrative in Samson and Delilah, his picture translates words through image. Another notable artist for me is Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) who painted maybe the most famous portrait in history, the Mona Lisa. It is strange to think that one mysterious smile has haunted many who have seen it, one picture can have the ability to bring curiosity to the heart and mind. I must mention Michelangelo (1475- 1564) for his outstanding sculpture of David and his famous painting of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, a breath taking visionary who through his work allows one a glimpse into the cultural reality of a time many hundreds of years ago.
When I look at the work of William Hogarth (1697-1764) I always seem to notice something new that I had not seen before, it is in a series of satirical scenes that I find that little bit of humour and interest. An intriguing story is attached to the portrait of Anne of Cleves, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, as it was claimed the artist Hans Holbein the younger had flattered the sitter and had enhanced her beauty. It makes one wonder what is in a work of art. One painting had the influence to sway a public's opinion so many years later and to aid in someone's judgement of who that person was in life. After the agreed annulment of their marriage Henry and Anne remained friends and Anne received many presents from a grateful Henry. While the portrait was in question, the actual conclusion to the matter of their relationship was positively resolved.
Art is a living form and has new ways of expressing one's feelings and emotion, for example Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a conventional artist in his early years but without much public acclaim, it was when he began drawing fragmented objects in unusual ways that his work gained prominence. Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) had his own distinctive form of stick like figures, notable for their everyday situations, a Lowry is something that is recognisable for the impressions they make. In the world of sculpture Sir Henry Moore (1898-1986) springs to mind with his reclining figures, his breath taking perspective on imagination.
I wonder if you need someone to explain the meaning of a particular work does that mean it is your inability to appreciate the obvious or the responsibility of the artist to adequately convey the meaning of his or her work?
On a TV program an expert on the deeper meaning of a painting spent several minutes explaining what he thought was the obvious thinking and emotion of the artist at the time of the painting. He alluded, metaphorically depicted, emphasized for quite a while...then the host introduced the real artists...an elephant and chimpanzee were brought out to meet the expert who was one not very amused individual.
One of the most impressive and enjoyable programs on art is the Bob Ross The Joy of Painting series. I watch captivated as from a blank canvas he without effort produces in a relative short time
stunning landscape portraits of snow covered mountains or beautiful peaceful scenes of flowing water and lush green trees. Although he passed in 1955 his films and materials are still in demand.
What blows my mind are paintings in which you can clearly see the intentions of the artist. I enjoy it when a painting or picture, any form of art has an ability of expanding your perception of reality. A giant bird with a curve wing enfolding Adam and Eve within is one of my all time favourite depictions. There is a humerus collection of dogs by Cassius Coolidge sitting around a table and playing cards dressed as humans that I love to look at, it is the image, intention and perception which has my interest. I feel I ought to mention the optical illusion of two opposing faces facing each other, the optical mysterious shapes of faces can be taken to show them as facial opponents or it could be seen as an impression of a chalice. Also impossible to decide on is the two dimension stairs that are going up and down at the same time according to the way you view them.
One person's art could be viewed by another person as rubbish. This happened at an art gallery as the cleaning staff mistook an exhibit as trash and cleared it away not realising its importance.
Art is about emotion, impression and instinct. One has to have a love for something, this aids in their understanding of what it is and what the artist is doing through it but you don't have to always love art to be able to appreciate its effect. I love art that makes you think, smile, feel and I appreciate any art which is able to positively do something for people, for individuals and for society.
When I look at the work of William Hogarth (1697-1764) I always seem to notice something new that I had not seen before, it is in a series of satirical scenes that I find that little bit of humour and interest. An intriguing story is attached to the portrait of Anne of Cleves, King Henry VIII's fourth wife, as it was claimed the artist Hans Holbein the younger had flattered the sitter and had enhanced her beauty. It makes one wonder what is in a work of art. One painting had the influence to sway a public's opinion so many years later and to aid in someone's judgement of who that person was in life. After the agreed annulment of their marriage Henry and Anne remained friends and Anne received many presents from a grateful Henry. While the portrait was in question, the actual conclusion to the matter of their relationship was positively resolved.
Art is a living form and has new ways of expressing one's feelings and emotion, for example Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a conventional artist in his early years but without much public acclaim, it was when he began drawing fragmented objects in unusual ways that his work gained prominence. Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) had his own distinctive form of stick like figures, notable for their everyday situations, a Lowry is something that is recognisable for the impressions they make. In the world of sculpture Sir Henry Moore (1898-1986) springs to mind with his reclining figures, his breath taking perspective on imagination.
I wonder if you need someone to explain the meaning of a particular work does that mean it is your inability to appreciate the obvious or the responsibility of the artist to adequately convey the meaning of his or her work?
On a TV program an expert on the deeper meaning of a painting spent several minutes explaining what he thought was the obvious thinking and emotion of the artist at the time of the painting. He alluded, metaphorically depicted, emphasized for quite a while...then the host introduced the real artists...an elephant and chimpanzee were brought out to meet the expert who was one not very amused individual.
One of the most impressive and enjoyable programs on art is the Bob Ross The Joy of Painting series. I watch captivated as from a blank canvas he without effort produces in a relative short time
stunning landscape portraits of snow covered mountains or beautiful peaceful scenes of flowing water and lush green trees. Although he passed in 1955 his films and materials are still in demand.
What blows my mind are paintings in which you can clearly see the intentions of the artist. I enjoy it when a painting or picture, any form of art has an ability of expanding your perception of reality. A giant bird with a curve wing enfolding Adam and Eve within is one of my all time favourite depictions. There is a humerus collection of dogs by Cassius Coolidge sitting around a table and playing cards dressed as humans that I love to look at, it is the image, intention and perception which has my interest. I feel I ought to mention the optical illusion of two opposing faces facing each other, the optical mysterious shapes of faces can be taken to show them as facial opponents or it could be seen as an impression of a chalice. Also impossible to decide on is the two dimension stairs that are going up and down at the same time according to the way you view them.
One person's art could be viewed by another person as rubbish. This happened at an art gallery as the cleaning staff mistook an exhibit as trash and cleared it away not realising its importance.
Art is about emotion, impression and instinct. One has to have a love for something, this aids in their understanding of what it is and what the artist is doing through it but you don't have to always love art to be able to appreciate its effect. I love art that makes you think, smile, feel and I appreciate any art which is able to positively do something for people, for individuals and for society.
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