I can't figure out how to create a separate blog post, so I will include my paper in this comment.
Giovanni De Bologna's Apennine (1579)
Looking at Giovanni De Bologna's Apennine quickly, one might see a simple mountain range framed by trees and water at it's base. However, if he or she were to look more closely, they would notice the mountain range resembles a man who is crouched down. The texture used in a large part of the sculpture resembles that of which a small mountain range would have, thus making it easier to overlook. The smooth portions in the rock also reflect the notion of a mountain's points and curves after a time of erosion, which once again reflects small mountain range found in a natural state. A closer look shows this mountain range depicts a “woodsy” looking man. While there are some clean lines and curves formed in the rock, there is an added texture that contrasts the curvature of the sculpture. The combination of the face looking down, flow of the beard, arm and left leg provide movement which ends at a small opening found beneath the hand. While the form as a whole creates an abstract shape, a closer look shows a combination of circles, cylinders and triangles that are formed into the outline of the organic shape. This sculpture, finished in 1579, seems to share the same roughness of nature as it's surroundings. The texture of the beard, hair and random rough spots throughout the body reflects the texture of the trees and rocks that frame the sculpture. The arms and legs could be said to resemble tree trunks though this resemblance does not take away from the overall picture. The man seems to be crouching down, making him the same height as the surrounding trees. To me, this action brings a meaning of gentleness and being unified with nature despite the “status” of a human and the destruction he could potentially bring. The man's hand hovers over an opening. This opening could be a habitat where an animal might live, which might make this man depicted as more of a hunter. In this case, it may lean more towards a sense of survival. Personally, I really enjoy his piece. I appreciate the parallels to the sculpture's surroundings. Based on other examples of Bologna's work, it's possible this sculpture was based off of a myth, legend or biblical story. Though I am unfamiliar, I understand the reflection of these stories in his other work including Samson's battle with a Philistine and Hercules fighting with a Centaur. The way the Apennine reflects it's surroundings in texture, line and shape proves to me Bologna's artwork in this case was strong. I fully believe the frame of a piece is just as important as the actual artwork is and Bologna used the surroundings as not only a framework, but also as a part of the sculpture. The majority of Giovanni De Bologna's sculptures represent stories, myths, and legends through a large scale reenactment through the human form. Most, if not all, of Bologna's sculptures depict characters in the nude and many scenes are aggressive and violent. The first image found at the bottom of the document is of the Sabine woman being abducted. The three figures are all in the nude and strongly points to abduction and rape. The next image consists of Hercules, a mythological demigod, fighting a centaur in a gruesome manner and the third image consists of Samson (a biblical character, slaughtering a Philistine.
Im going to do the same as shayna and post here as well. Cant seem to find the post button.
First Critique Paper
Caged Sphere Bracelet by Sandra Enterline I chose as my artist to critique, Sandra Enterline. At first glance I see three rings. I believe there is a source of light coming from the side of the sculptures at an angle or possibly leveled with the sculpture. The reason I say that is because I can see a shadow casted from that source of light. The background is black so I am guessing the room has no lights other than the one shining on the sculpture. The ring all the way to the right is the smallest ring. The flat area around the outside of the ring is plated with a semi dull silver metal look. The inside of the ring is also plated the same way. The plating has balls of gold inside of them. The plating on the front and back of the ring is plated with a solid white look to it with no shine. The second ring is the middle biggest. It is also plated on the outside with silver and the front and back is white. There is only one single gold ball. The next ring is the biggest and it has boxes on the inside made of silver. In one of the boxes, there is a golden ball. All three rings hold negative space because they are rings so because how a ring is, there is a negative space for them all. The smallest one shows negative and positive space because of the hole in the center, the positive from the solidity of it being a thick ring. The biggest and second biggest ring do not show too much volume but the first ring shows volume because the inside could be filled or open. The biggest and second biggest ring show to hold mass but not as much as the smallest ring. The light in the room gives the shadow to make the sculpture look more 3-D. All three of the rings are reflective off the light. All of the colors hold harmony because they all work together, light soft, and smooth colors. The only communication I can pick up from the sculpture is simple beauty. It shows how beauty can be seen from the simplest form. The sculpture helps us see that idea. I believe it did a good and strong job at explaining what it stands for. It is a simple creation but it holds a meaning behind it that is obvious at first sight.
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ReplyDeleteGiovanni De Bologna's Apennine (1579)
Looking at Giovanni De Bologna's Apennine quickly, one might see a simple mountain range framed by trees and water at it's base. However, if he or she were to look more closely, they would notice the mountain range resembles a man who is crouched down. The texture used in a large part of the sculpture resembles that of which a small mountain range would have, thus making it easier to overlook. The smooth portions in the rock also reflect the notion of a mountain's points and curves after a time of erosion, which once again reflects small mountain range found in a natural state. A closer look shows this mountain range depicts a “woodsy” looking man. While there are some clean lines and curves formed in the rock, there is an added texture that contrasts the curvature of the sculpture. The combination of the face looking down, flow of the beard, arm and left leg provide movement which ends at a small opening found beneath the hand. While the form as a whole creates an abstract shape, a closer look shows a combination of circles, cylinders and triangles that are formed into the outline of the organic shape.
This sculpture, finished in 1579, seems to share the same roughness of nature as it's surroundings. The texture of the beard, hair and random rough spots throughout the body reflects the texture of the trees and rocks that frame the sculpture. The arms and legs could be said to resemble tree trunks though this resemblance does not take away from the overall picture. The man seems to be crouching down, making him the same height as the surrounding trees. To me, this action brings a meaning of gentleness and being unified with nature despite the “status” of a human and the destruction he could potentially bring. The man's hand hovers over an opening. This opening could be a habitat where an animal might live, which might make this man depicted as more of a hunter. In this case, it may lean more towards a sense of survival.
Personally, I really enjoy his piece. I appreciate the parallels to the sculpture's surroundings. Based on other examples of Bologna's work, it's possible this sculpture was based off of a myth, legend or biblical story. Though I am unfamiliar, I understand the reflection of these stories in his other work including Samson's battle with a Philistine and Hercules fighting with a Centaur. The way the Apennine reflects it's surroundings in texture, line and shape proves to me Bologna's artwork in this case was strong. I fully believe the frame of a piece is just as important as the actual artwork is and Bologna used the surroundings as not only a framework, but also as a part of the sculpture.
The majority of Giovanni De Bologna's sculptures represent stories, myths, and legends through a large scale reenactment through the human form. Most, if not all, of Bologna's sculptures depict characters in the nude and many scenes are aggressive and violent. The first image found at the bottom of the document is of the Sabine woman being abducted. The three figures are all in the nude and strongly points to abduction and rape. The next image consists of Hercules, a mythological demigod, fighting a centaur in a gruesome manner and the third image consists of Samson (a biblical character, slaughtering a Philistine.
Im going to do the same as shayna and post here as well. Cant seem to find the post button.
ReplyDeleteFirst Critique Paper
Caged Sphere Bracelet by Sandra Enterline
I chose as my artist to critique, Sandra Enterline. At first glance I see three rings. I believe there is a source of light coming from the side of the sculptures at an angle or possibly leveled with the sculpture. The reason I say that is because I can see a shadow casted from that source of light. The background is black so I am guessing the room has no lights other than the one shining on the sculpture. The ring all the way to the right is the smallest ring. The flat area around the outside of the ring is plated with a semi dull silver metal look. The inside of the ring is also plated the same way. The plating has balls of gold inside of them. The plating on the front and back of the ring is plated with a solid white look to it with no shine. The second ring is the middle biggest. It is also plated on the outside with silver and the front and back is white. There is only one single gold ball. The next ring is the biggest and it has boxes on the inside made of silver. In one of the boxes, there is a golden ball. All three rings hold negative space because they are rings so because how a ring is, there is a negative space for them all. The smallest one shows negative and positive space because of the hole in the center, the positive from the solidity of it being a thick ring. The biggest and second biggest ring do not show too much volume but the first ring shows volume because the inside could be filled or open. The biggest and second biggest ring show to hold mass but not as much as the smallest ring. The light in the room gives the shadow to make the sculpture look more 3-D. All three of the rings are reflective off the light. All of the colors hold harmony because they all work together, light soft, and smooth colors. The only communication I can pick up from the sculpture is simple beauty. It shows how beauty can be seen from the simplest form. The sculpture helps us see that idea. I believe it did a good and strong job at explaining what it stands for. It is a simple creation but it holds a meaning behind it that is obvious at first sight.