The Panorama of Colous:
Ballet as an Art form. The Abstract. The classical baroque figurative art creates the harmony of the entire body with a dynamic balance. This is what makes Ballet as an art form unique. This classy and rich aesthetic art form has been reinvented through painting, dance and photography. Painters have used a palate of colours, sculptors considered the dimension, dancers the movements & gestures, and photographers light to portray the dignified movements and the majestic grace that in turn depicts the ebb and flow of human emotions. This art form is inimitable and has inspired artists of various disciplines to explore it. The significance of ballet as an art form is exceptional. Not only does it conform itself to colours
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What attracts me the most is the coaction of structure, grace, colours and balance to depict the various facets of human emotions. It is not only the palate of colours but also the posture that enables the viewer to read the emotions that ooze out through the figures. The meshing of colours play a significant role in the interpretation of such emotions as well. Each colour and its specific tone helps us relate to the diverse range of sentiments. For example, Indigo gives you a sense of sadness, while light blue gives you a sense of lightness and freedom.
Ballet is the only art form that can advocate expression over an artistic ethos.
I draw inspiration from this art and the works of Edgar Degas to do my personal study.
Degas was the first unique visual artist who associated himself with Ballet. His intimate study of this dance form has been translated into his sketches. The figures drawn by him depict both the structure and sensation. These compositions have inspired me to delve into the art of this impressionist painter. Art History: Edgar
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Impressionism
Two of the most popular art forms in history have been the Renaissance and Impressionism
The Merriam Webster Dictionary states that Renaissance was the period of European history between the 14th and 17th centuries when there was a new interest in science and in ancient art and literature especially in Italy. and Impressionism was a style of painting that began in France around 1870, that uses spots of color to show the effects of different kinds of light, and that attempts to capture the feeling of a scene rather than specific details.
When we speak of the term 'Impressionist' History has it that this word was first used as an insult in response to an exhibition of new paintings which was set up in the city of Paris in 1874. A diverse group of painters, were rejected by the art establishment and had set up their own exhibition. They included four of the historic painter Monet, Renoir,Pissarro and Degas. After the Leonardo Da Vinci had set up a high standard by painting the most famous painting of that time the "Mona Lisa", painters no longer found it easy to match up to that standard. Hence, Renaissance went out style and Impressionism took
During Vincent Van Gogh’s childhood years, and even before he was born, impressionism was the most common form of art. Impressionism was a very limiting type of art, with certain colors and scenes one must paint with. A few artists had grown tired of impressionism, however, and wanted to create their own genre of art. These artists, including Paul Gaugin, Vincent Van Gogh, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, and Paul Cezanne, hoped to better express themselves by painting ...
Edgar Degas is a French artist born in Paris. However, the Young Woman with Ibis was created during his second stay in Rome throughout the years 1857 and 1858. Edgar used oil and painting while creating this work of art which measures one hundred centimeters by seventy-four centimeters and nine millimeters (Rewald 4) .The enigmatic work features a woman leaning against a patio at a distance. The city behind the woman who has two ibises on both her shoulders seems to be a Muslim city. Ibis are mainly associated with wisdom and fertility. The authentic meaning of the art remains a mystery since the art was never exhibited in the time of Edgar’s life. Unfortunately, it was discovered after his death. The piece is a product of carefully painted
Alonzo King’s exceptional oeuvre of work includes him in this great history of significant choreographers. He not only created the link between modern and ballet in the twentieth century, but he bridged the gap between dance and culture.... ... middle of paper ... ...
Pablo Picasso is one of the most famous and well-documented artists of the twentieth century. Picasso, unlike most painters, is even more special because he did not confine himself to canvas, but also produced sculpture, poetry, and ceramics in profusion. Although much is known about this genius, there is still a lust after more knowledge concerning Picasso, his life and the creative forces that motivated him. This information can be obtained only through a careful study of the events that played out during his lifetime and the ways in which they manifested themselves in his creations (Penrose).
This paper discusses the artist, Leon Bakst and his influences in the Ballet Russe as a costume and scenic designer and analyses its significant social message (political message, or etc.) as related to its time period.
The Renaissance, the time period in European history following the Middle Ages, was a period of cultural and artistic renewal that began in Florence, Italy and spread across Europe between the 14th and 17th centuries. It was a revival of education, science, art, literature, and music. However, the Renaissance era is mostly famous for its art, which includes some of the most iconic and beautiful pieces of all time. The Renaissance was filled with incredible artists, with Michelangelo being remembered as one of the most famous artists of the period.
The stage that hosted the creation of illusion for those attending ballet after 1827 in its “golden age” (Guest, 1) introduced a new world, but one that could not be reached. These illusions were expressed through performance as “moods of Romanticism.” (5) The Romantic period of the early 19th century emphasized the alienation of an individual, the spectacle of that isolation, and the Romantic ideal that perfection remains mysterious and unattainable, as opposed to the late 18th century’s Enlightenment ideals that held rationality and tangible beings most profound. The spectacle of an estranged, supernatural being embodies these elements of Romanticism, as was represented in Romantic ballet. Coralli and Perrot’s 1841 ballet, Giselle, incorporated these Romantic elements into “each one of (the ballet’s) component parts - scenic design…choreography and dance style” (7), as well as with innovations in narrative. These narratives began to project women as powerful representations of the ethereal, supernatural being, as is specifically shown in the character of Giselle in Coralli and Perrot’s ballet. Through the novelties of Romantic visual presentation in scenery, movement, and narrative, the golden age of ballet was able to effectively “(reveal) the unattainable” (7) and supernatural.
The Renaissance was a cultural and intellectual movement that had its peak during the 15th and 16th centuries. During these times there was a heightened interest with the classical learning that was brought about in the middle ages. The renaissance first started in Italy and then eventually spread to Western Europe. During this period there was a high interest in the aesthetics of the classical world like architecture. The renaissance focused on the 17th century philosophy which came from the Greeks.
During the Renaissance artists changed the way they painted and sculpted, they learned how to paint in all three dimensions, which brought life and realism to their works. Also, getting away from the religious roots of art created an entirely new type of art that was rich in drama and emotion. This was also the time period when painting with oils was started.
Impressionism is very pretty and complicated. It was from 1860 to 1910. Monet is the perfect Impressionist. Impressionism had its basic tenants. Their subject matter was the middle upper class, the city, and leisurely activities. They painted on en plein air which means they painted outdoors. They painted in snow, rain, storm, just in order to record directly the effects of light and atmosphere. They painted with strokes and touches of pure color by using a great deal of white and rarely black. They recorded the shifting play of light on the surface of objects and the effect light has on the eye without concern for the physicality of the object being painted. They were influenced by Japanese art and photography. One of Monet’s works is titled Water Lilies. The medium of this work is oil on canvas. Monet is an impressionist. He puts up pure color just describe the water. He said, when you go out paint, the impression of the scene not the exact scene.
Learning about Dance: Dance as an Art Form and Entertainment provides visions into the many features of dance and inspires scholars to keep an open mind and think critically about the stimulating, bold, ever-changing and active world of dance. Learning about Dance is particularly useful for those who do not have a wide and diverse dance contextual, such as students in a preliminary level or survey dance course. This book consists of twelve chapters. Chapter one dance as an art form focuses on the basic structures of dance. Dance is displayed through the human body, it has the control to communicate and induce reactions. Dance can be found in many different places, it enables the participants and seekers to touch and knowledge the joy of movement. Dance is discovered as being one of the oldest art forms worldwide. Dance existed in early cultures was recognized in a sequence of rock paintings portrayed dance. Since this discovery of rock paintings, several other forms of art have been found that depict dance. People used rituals in order to worship the gods and believed that the rituals held magical and spiritual powers. During the ancient period civilizations sentient decisions began to be made with regard to dance. Other periods that had an impact on dance were the medieval period, the renaissance period, and the contemporary period. Chapter two the choreographer, the choreographer is a person who comes up with the movements created into a dance routine. The choreographer expresses themselves through choreography because this is their way of communicating with the audience. In order to be a choreographer you must have a passion for dance. Each choreographer has their own approaches and ways of making up a routine. Choreographers ...
Every dance that is created by a choreographer has a meaning and or purpose behind it. The dance choreographed could be used to send a political, emotional, or a social message. Regardless of the message being sent, each dance created possesses a unique cultural and human significance. This essay will examine and analyze two dance works from history and give an insight into what each dance work provided to the society of its time.
The impressionist movement is often considered to mark the beginning of the modern period of art. It was developed in France during the late 19th century. The impressionist movement arose out of dissatisfaction with the classical, dull subjects and clean cut precise techniques of painting. They preferred to paint outdoors concentrating more on landscapes and street scenes, and began to paint ordinary everyday people and liked to show the effects in natural light.
Discussion A. Impressionism Impressionism happened during the nineteenth century, particularly in France. There is also an impressionist movement in other places, although the number of artists involved does not match the number of artists involved in impressionism in France. The characteristics of impressionism include the use of short brush strokes (Perry, 1995) and the lack of effort to veil or hide or keep these brushstrokes from being noticeable as the audience looks at the painting. There is also a renewed attention and focus on the effect of light, particularly the natural ambient light, which is why many Impressionist painters work outside the studio, the paintings featuring a subject that is often found outside or outdoors, from Claude Monet’s Woman with a Parasol to Alfred Sisley’s Bridge at Villeneuve-la-Garenne.... ... middle of paper ...
Vincent Van Gogh’s well known artwork had a profound impact on the world. After being rejected countless times by other jobs, Van Gogh realized that art was his calling and he begun to research other artists and various artwork. He visited several museums in London and got inspiration from many of the impressionists living in Europe at the time.