“An Architectural Fantasy” was created by Jan van der Hayeden in the year 1670. Its medium is oil on panel. This painting shows various types of lines that play with ones imagination to create movement and direction. This is shown in the slanted path at the entrance; it invites us to enter this area, since most diagonal lines are an indication of action. The gate which is conformed mainly by horizontal lines does not allow those who are outside to enter this area. Horizontal lines are lines that seem to block off entrance and are uninviting to viewer’s eyes. Hayden uses complimentary colors such as red and green tones to create contrast. We know these are complimentary because they are opposite from each other on the color wheel. The brick pattern formed in the entrance wall is created with amazing detail; you can almost imagine the roughness of the surface. The linear perspective of this painting is shown in the both building shapes; they create a sense of reality. Hayden also uses a visual element called atmospheric perspective; one can conclude this by looking in the far distance of the painting and noticing that as the farther the object is, the harder it is to distinguish it. On the left side of the palace we can observe a receding landscape of trees that indicate this perspective. If we take a closer look at the entrance we can see men leaving out to the street, this indicates motion of the characters in the painting. A woman with her infant is begging the men, in my opinion this shows the poverty of those outside these nice walls.
“A Scene on the Ice” was created by Hendrick Avercamp in the year 1625. The artist also used oil on panel. The first thing that you notice when you see this painting is the atmospheric perspective, the people are harder to distinguish as they get father away. We can see the images in the distance although the have faded showing depth. The light in the background suggests a sunset. Like the painting shown before this one, it also has many lines present. The clothes of the people have black contour lines; these lines create a boundary from other colors. The implied line in this painting is shown going towards the far end. It suggests the direction of travel which also shows movement and direction. There are diagonal lines present in the distance, they point toward the sky almost as if the artist were trying to point out the sunset. Motion is obvious since the people are gliding thru the ice. We can observe children enjoying themselves by playing games, this also indicates motion. The colors present are warm, such as reds, browns, and yellows. Avercamp has used analogous harmonies; this is true since the colors are adjacent to each other on the color wheel.
Both paintings I selected were created in the 17th century by Dutch artists. Both artists used oil on panel to create their art work. Also as mentioned before, many visual elements were used by both in similar ways. These paintings were selected by me from the National Gallery of Art.
“A Scene on the Ice” was created by Hendrick Avercamp in the year 1625. The artist also used oil on panel. The first thing that you notice when you see this painting is the atmospheric perspective, the people are harder to distinguish as they get father away. We can see the images in the distance although the have faded showing depth. The light in the background suggests a sunset. Like the painting shown before this one, it also has many lines present. The clothes of the people have black contour lines; these lines create a boundary from other colors. The implied line in this painting is shown going towards the far end. It suggests the direction of travel which also shows movement and direction. There are diagonal lines present in the distance, they point toward the sky almost as if the artist were trying to point out the sunset. Motion is obvious since the people are gliding thru the ice. We can observe children enjoying themselves by playing games, this also indicates motion. The colors present are warm, such as reds, browns, and yellows. Avercamp has used analogous harmonies; this is true since the colors are adjacent to each other on the color wheel.
Both paintings I selected were created in the 17th century by Dutch artists. Both artists used oil on panel to create their art work. Also as mentioned before, many visual elements were used by both in similar ways. These paintings were selected by me from the National Gallery of Art.
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Dear Shallon,
These are excellent essays! The terms are noted, defined and e xplained.
The structure of each paragraph is well outlined, thesis, body, and conclusion.
Comments:
1. Make sure you arrange the essay in a comparison and contrast approach.
For example:
"A woman with her infant is begging the men, in my opinion this shows the poverty of those outside these nice walls.
In contrast Avercamp's painting, “A Scene on the Ice” provides and open atmosphere...."
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