Now that there is an understanding of the paintings and their history we will compare and contrast the elements of design of each painting. The first element of design that will be looked at is line. Line has two characteristics, one is direction and the other is linear quality. Direction of line is “related to our experience of gravity” (Notes). These lines can be either horizontal or vertical. Horizontal lines are calm and balanced lines as seen in “The Death of Socrates”. Vertical lines “defy gravity” (Notes) and contain dynamic lines. Dynamic lines are diagonal lines that give art work a sense of movement, implied action. They use of vertical lines is best seen in “The Death of Sardanapalus” because of the dynamic use of lines in the painting …show more content…
Unlike David, Delacroix used “imprecise, quick, sketchy, and emotionally charged lines” (Notes) in his painting. With these lines they give implied action and movement and also present a use of directional forces. Directional forces are “paths for the eye to follow provided by actual of implied lines” (Notes). In Delcroix painting you can start at the focal point which is Sardanapalus looking down, then you travel throughout the painting and actually ending up back at Sardanapalus. “The Death of Socrates” uses directional forces too but “The Death of Sardanapalus” use of lines create more movement in the …show more content…
Atmospheric perspective is where “forms which are far in the distance lose their clarity and sharpness due to dust and moisture in the atmosphere” (Notes). In “The Death of Socrates” the women in the back ground are examples of atmospheric perspective. Even though you can tell they are women they are not clear like the men that are in the painting. In “The Death of Sardanapalus” the figure that are in the dark near the bed in also an example of atmospheric perspective. Even though they have common characteristics there are differences too. A difference between the two painting is that in “The Death of Socrates” painting there is a foreground, middle ground and background, but in “The Death of Sardanapalus” painting it is tipped up towards the viewer because of the use of dramatic
Line proliferates both of these paintings. Line composes the two respective artists within their own paintings. In Kahlo’s work line is more apparent that in Cassatt’s work. One can see the sharp lines which carve out the facial features, the leaves in the background, and her garb. While the concept of line is present in Cassatt’s self portrait, they are not as defined as Kahlo’s lines are. Cassatt’s self portrait leaves her figure, the item in the bottom left corner, and what is on top of her hat open to interpretation. If Cassat’s liner were more defined like Kahlo’s those items would be more easily identifiable. These lines, whether well-defined or not, directly impact the shapes represented in the painting. Shape, another basic element of art, is something that is paramount in both pieces. While both pieces have the artist within the work, how the artist’s shape is defined depends on the intensity of the lines in the work. Kahlo has a very defined shape, while Cassatt does not. For example, in Kahlo’s work one viewing the piece and accurately determine everything within the piece; whereas, everything in Cassatt’s picture cannot be as easily identified due to the lack of intensity with the lines and
The Egyptians and the Athenians were two separate civilizations that lived during different times. Many of their art pieces that we find now are similar, but very different at the same time. During this essay I will be comparing and contrasting two statues that are from two different civilizations. We will see how the Athenians took many of the Egyptians techniques into their art, but we will see their unique style as well.
More common than the theme of Ariadne’s abandonment, however, is what has been called the “strangely sociable” depiction of Ariadne at the moment of desertion, accompanied by one or more winged figures, often with one weeping and a second pointing to the receding ship, as Sheila McNally explains in Sleeping Ariadne. As Jàs Elsner assesses in Roman Eyes, “the privacy and desolation of the moment is staged as a group with the pointing figure making visually explicit Ariadne’s gaze at the ship while the lamenting Eros externalizes her state of mind and tears,” as seen in the first century CE fresco from Pompeii (IX.5.11). The fact that in many of the extant examples the weeping Eros covers his eyes only heightens the scheme’s emphasis on gazes and visual emotion. Clearly, here is a play of desire defeated and desire fulfilled. In each case the lovers are separated by water with the female gazing out at the male in action who sails away from her. As Elsner explains, “gaze (different characters’ gazing, the different potential objects upon which the gaze may be focalized, the self-consciousness of representing the gaze itself being gazed at) is a central weapon in the visual mythographers’ pictorial argument. In the case of Campanian wall paintings of Ariadne, this weapon was used to show women’s dependence on men and their vulnerability and maudlinism.
As seen through studying Neo-classicism, Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism, we can learn much more about the art and artists of these periods. In the historical scenes of Neo-classicism, the nature and emotion of Romanticism, the non idealized and ordinary people of Realism and the bright colors of Impressionism the true perfection of the artists of these periods is clearly pointed out through their artwork.
In Plato’s The Republic, we, the readers, are presented with two characters that have opposing views on a simple, yet elusive question: what is justice? In this paper, I will explain Thrasymachus’ definition of justice, as well as Socrates’s rebuttals and differences in opinion. In addition, I will comment on the different arguments made by both Socrates and Thrasymachus, and offer critical commentary and examples to illustrate my agreement or disagreement with the particular argument at hand.
In Plato’s Symposium, he describes the party which Agathon had several famous people of his time over for dinner. Those in attendance include Phaedrus, Pausanias, Eryximachus, Aristophanes, and Socrates. The party begins by the members of the party eating dinner and then beginning to talk to about love. Each person gives a eulogy of love. After everyone has spoken, including Socrates, Alcibiades enters and gives a eulogy of Socrates. The two agree on the nature of love in some ways, and disagree in others. They both have very different viewpoints on the subject. Socrates takes a very philosophical and approach and Alcibiades takes a more simplistic approach.
Comparing these two paintings mentioned, one would first notice that the paintings belong to different art periods, namely Rococo and Neoclassicism. Labeling and categorizing things usually end up being disadvantageous, and considering these two paintings independent from each other would be a severe misconception caused by labeling. “Neoclassicism” is the term that describes works of art that draws inspiration from the classical art: Ancient Greek and Roman art , yet by comparing these paintings, it will become clear that neoclassical paintings’ distinctive quality is not being influenced by classical art, but having a moral message. The term of “Neoclassicism” was not the best choice for describing this genre of paintings. We will also see the roots of nostalgic paintings, romantic art and neoclassical art in Rococo period.
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By doing this, I wanted views to realize that although the classical period was over more than a thousand years ago, we still appreciate these aspects in art. Today we still seek interaction with our art as well as beauty and a little mystery. In modern day, we think of our evolution of consisting of strong men because after all, we consider ourselves to be the best organism to ever exist. The classical artists also understood that physical strength represented greatness and attractiveness and made their art pieces equally as muscular as we do today. Similarly, we still associate a lack of emotion with rational reasoning and consider pieces in which the person looks as though they are in motion to be the most advanced
Aristotle disagrees with his teacher, Plato in numerous ways, one of which is based on the concept of the “good.” While Socrates and Plato both believe in a highest Form of the “good” Aristotle believes that the Good is that which all things aim. However, some aims are only good instrumentally, such as money, so the ultimate Good must be something that is good in and of itself. What is the means of reaching this Good however; what allows us to pursue the highest Good? It seems to Aristotle that science is the answer. Science charges the rationality in human beings in order to perpetuate the actions that will lead us to happiness and he further extends this to say that political science must be the highest science that can be wrought. Political science is the science of running a state and further this is the means with which we dictate all else; therefore it is the highest science because it pursues the highest goals in everything that we do. This science is that which determines all other subordinate ends and hence, is made to be the highest means of reaching the highest end. Statesmen and political figures work to attain a good life for all and therefore represent the good of all humankind. However, what then is the highest Good to which political science now aims? In Aristotelian terms, happiness is the best good that deals as an all-inclusive end, or goal. We pursue political science in order to master this goal. Following this logic; we say that there is a highest goal to which we all aim, this goal is that of the highest science. The highest science is political science and it seeks the happiness of all others; therefore happiness is the highest Good to which we aim.
In order to familiarise myself with the above topic, I have invested much time reading vast selection of the portraiture art themes with aim to get acquainted with the knowledge and the language used in this particular subject. It was very challenging and entertaining to read comprehensive range of various critiques and analysis of the world best paintings stretching from ancient classic to contemporary western image. Developing understanding of the diverse art expressions and social and political influences tha...
Recognized as one of the classical Greek Athenian philosophers who founded Western philosophy, Socrates was a mysterious figure known essentially through the accounts of later classical writers, especially from writings of his students Xenophon and the most popular Plato. Through Plato’s dialogues, Socrates has been portrayed and renowned for his involvement in the field of moral principles, and by this the concepts of Socratic irony and the Socratic Method had come about. With Socrates’ pedagogy, a series of questions can be asked not only to draw individual answers, but also to persuade deep-seated insights into the real issues at hand. His result remains a frequently used tool in a broad series of discussions.
The charges against Socrates were brought upon him by a man names Meletus. Meletus was a young man that Socrates did not know very well. These charges brought on by Meletus caused the indictment of Socrates. One of the charges in the affidavit written by Meletus against Socrates is that he is "corrupting the youth." Another charge that is brought upon Socrates is that of he is making up new Gods and disregarding the old Gods the Athenians believe in. These were the charges brought on Socrates.
Additionally, the styles changed; from Rococo, which was meant to represent the aristocratic power and the “style that (…) and ignored the lower classes” (Cullen), to Neoclassicism, which had a special emphasis on the Roman civilization’s virtues, and also to Romanticism, which performs a celebration of the individual and of freedom. Obviously, also the subject matter that inspired the paintings has changed as wel...
Describe the painting. What is the story, or narrative the scene presented? Explain what you see in the artwork (do not interpret).