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POST – MODERN ART (1980 – PRESENT)

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  THE INFLUENCE OF CELEBRITIES Celebrity refers to a person who has a high degree of recognition by the general public for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person. The coming of modern technology in the entertainment industry, especially motion pictures, it paved the way for many individuals to rise to this stardom status. These are the personalities we refer to as celebrities. Notable in the post–modern era include; MADONNA, MONROE, THE SPIDER MAN, BEYONCE, JAY Z, THE KARDASHIANS, RAMBO, JACKIE CHAN, THE ROCK, and JOHN CENA, among others. In the art industry, celebrities have had and continue to have a wavering influence in different perspectives. “The celebrity impact on the art market is felt from the artist’s studio to the auction houses through their participation as collectors, influencers, and muses” Masterworks, October 4, 2022. In this blog in particular, I explore how some of the aforementioned celebrities have influenced and acted as muse to selected...
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ARTS OF THE EARLY MODERN ERA (1900-1939)

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  THE INFLUENCE OF WORLD WAR I World War 1 was fought mainly in Europe from 28 th July 1914 to 11 th November 1918. It was also fought in other continents and the seas but the main war fronts were the Western Europe and Eastern Europe fronts. The immediate cause of the war was the assassination of FRANZ FERDINAND, the prince and heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne in Sarajevo, Bosnia. The United States of America did not participate in this war in the initial stages. However, it was drawn in due to a number of reasons e.g. Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare which led to the loss of American ships, and the need to protect its interests in Western Europe. This war greatly influenced the artists of this era (1914-1939) in a number of ways. “Those working in applied and commercial arts also revealed a variety of approaches; some work was commissioned by the government or other organizations to support the war effort and charities, while other propaganda—sometimes the mos...
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Preferences and Perspectives - The Romantic Era

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  A. LANDSCAPE PAINTING STYLE 1. UTSIKT OVER LAEREDALSOREN This painting by THEMISTOKLES VON ECKENBRECHER who was a late romantic painter was posted to File: Themistokles von Eckenbrecher Utsikt over Lærdalsøren. jpeg - Wikimedia Commons . THEMISTOKLES VON ECKENBRECHER (1842-1921), Utsikt over Laeredalsoren, oil on canvas, 1901, unknown location In this painting, the artist is appreciating the beautiful nature. Romantic artist painters were increasingly concerned with their environment and that’s why THEMISTOKLES VON ECKENBRECHER paints this beautiful picture. The intention of this style of painting was obviously bringing to light the beautiful nature that God provided us with through his wonderful creation, and which we need to conserve and protect for us and our generations to come. I would really like to hang this portrait in my living room because it’s just an amazing piece of art. ELEMENT OF COLOR Color as contrast is evident in how the artist has painted the...
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ART ANALYSIS: CLASSICAL ERA ART

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  A. DIANA AND ENDYMION DIANA and ENDYMION is a painting by JEAN HONORÉ FRAGONARD . He was born in 1732, in Grasse, France, and was commonly known for his Rococo style of painting. It is believed that he painted this artwork between 1753 and 1756. In 2009, this beautiful picture was posted to https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.46026.html . JEAN HONORÉ FRAGONARD, Diana and Endymion, c. 1753/1756, West Building, Main Floor - Gallery 55, oil on canvas, Timken Collection, Accession Number 1960.6.2 ELEMENT OF LINE The broken lines on the heads of ENDYMION, DIANA, and the CUPID suggest that it is their hair. Another straight line is visible on the ground with ENDYMION’S left hand on it whose form is that of a shepherd’s stick. ELEMENT OF TEXTURE Take a keen look at the sheep’s necks, around the top for the two facing on the other side and below on the one facing in front. I am sure you noticed the heavy brush strokes painted on them which bring about the veris...
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