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Can Art Change Society?

Art is able to change society and also reflect the way society functions. Society has been the inspiration behind some of artists’ greatest masterpieces. Art is a form of expression used as a way for artists to communicate with the outside world. This article explains how artists have used art as way to express there opinion about society and the world around them.
Artists have changed the way we look at common everyday objects into awe inspiring works of art. Pop artist extraordinaire Andy Warhol turned some of America’s most used and ordinary products like soup cans, boxes of brillo pads, and coke a cola bottles into pop art icons. Jane Sterbak is inspired by society and her paintings reflect important societal issues. Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic by Jane Sterbak reflects various issues on women, fashion, consumption and the body. Willie Cole used irons to make works of art reflecting African tribes being transported on slave ships. Andy Warhol, Jane Sterbak, and Willie Cole have expressed there opinions about society through art. They have communicated with the world around them using art.

Art Analysis

This is a reproduction of the painting by Jacques- Louis David of the French socialite Madame Récamier. The original was painted in 1800 and is now shown at the Lourve. This reproduction was painted in 1826. Madame Recamier was a well known socialite and beauty in France during the nineteenth century. This portrait of her wearing an empire wasted Grecian gown sparked the trend of Greek clothing in France.
The portrait is very simple. Madame Récamier is lounging comfortably on a sleigh bed styled chaise. Her surroundings and clothes are understated but very elegant. The chaise she is lounging on is brown with yellow and blue cushions. The color of the cushions reflects off her white dress making her stance appear very poised. She has her body facing away from the viewer while her head is turned staring intently. Madame Récamier is wearing a simple white empire style Grecian gown. The paintings background is somewhat dull in shades of green and brown. The contrast between the dark background and Madame Récamier white dress and stance makes her seem like a supreme being.

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Reading for 9/10

Please continue Early Renaissance reading from page 268-275.

Also read the handout on the personal accounts of the competition over the North Doors of the Baptistry of St. John.

Bailey Blossman

Baileys art analysis

John Lennon – “The Honeymoon"
The piece I chose to analyze is a lithograph done by John Lennon. It is called “The Honeymoon” and it is part of his Bag One series which consists of fourteen original lithographs that were given to his wife Yoko Ono as a wedding gift. This edition was limited to 300 examples.
This piece is a lithograph print, which means it was etched onto a plastic or aluminum surface and printed onto a piece of paper using oil and water. When I look at this portrait, my eyes move up and down with the multiple straight lines that Lennon incorporates. The shapes that he uses are primarily rectangular/square and the straight horizontal line – only using circles for Yoko’s belt buckle and John’s glasses. What stands out to me the most is Yoko’s floppy hat with a square for the bucket part and a slightly bent rectangle for the brim. Her hair is all straight lines going in different directions – creating the illusion that the lines are curved. The suitcase and John’s square-shaped upper body also bring out the rectangular qualities of the print. The print is all black.
I would have to say that this print is very symmetrical - the suitcase and John’s slight lean outward balances out Yoko’s heavy looking hair and hat. There is repetition in the types of lines the artist uses with the hair, John’s jacket, and the suitcase. Their legs also show repetition, especially by the knees.
It seems like John and Yoko are sort of “making a run for it” because of Yoko’s obvious intention to hide herself beneath the hat (possible of paparazzi?) and it seems that John is sort of pulling her along in a quick fashion. This print reminds me of something paparazzi-ish because it is of two very famous people doing something ordinary (going on their honeymoon). What makes it interesting is the usage of repetitive lines and rectangular shapes. I would classify this as a portrait/self portrait considering that John Lennon produced it and included himself in it.

Reflection
The painting I chose was done by James Michalopoulos. This is a still life oil painting of a typical New Orleans style shotgun house. I love the style of this painting and how it sticks out to the person who is looking at it. Since this is a painting of a house, there are a lot of geometrical shapes in this painting, such as triangles, rectangles, and circles. The white in this painting makes the lines seem more definite. There is also a lot of color contrast. The house is yellow, which is a warm color, while the shutters are green and the steps are blue, which are both cool colors. There is a lot of light value in this painting, and some dark value. The sidewalk is very light, while the ceiling on the porch is darker. Since the house takes up the whole painting, there seems to be a lot of mass. Also, using oil paints make the painting stick out more, making it look heavier. I would consider this painting painterly because Michalopoulos uses a lot of paint that sticks out. He also uses a lot of shadow, which makes the house look more
3-D.

Art Analysis

"Kid Thomas" by: Noel Rockwell

Line: not many straight lines. a lot of the lines curve to form the figure of the man and also to create wrinkles in his clothing and face.

Colors: many dark and light colors. creates a nice contrast. the darks colors form nice shadows at the bottom of the painting and also in parts of his face and clothing. the dark and light colors make the man stand out in the painting, especially his face. darker colors standing out against the light put emphasis on certain parts of the painting.

Value: ranges from hight to low. the colors starts dark at the bottom and get lighter and lighter. it makes it appear as if there is some sort of spotlight on the man. because he stands out it makes him seem alone, like the only comfort he has is his trumpet.

Texture: up close this painting has a lot of texture. you can see where paint was dripped to create a certain look the you see in the painting at a distance and where a lot of paint was used in certain areas like his clothing and parts of the background. the bumpy texture in parts of this picture adds age to the man in the painting. he appears old but the texture makes him appear more weathered.

Unity: all of the colors from the background appear in the clothing and body of the man. for example, the red in the background appears in his suspenders and the light blue is used to create light on his body. the common use of these colors really brings the painting together and makes it flow nicely.

Balance: the common use of colors that appear from the background in the man's body balances out the paitning. the colors in the painting are not all over the place. colors are where they should be so the painting is easy on the eyes unlike some that aren't balanced very well and are more difficult to perhaps take in.

Contrast: the dark and light colors create great contrast. the top of the man really stands out, especially his face, because it is so dark against the light background. this creates a lot of emphasis on the man's face and draws my eyes to that immediately.

Emphasis: the contrast of the dark face upon the light background really puts emphasis on the facial expression of the man, which i feel is very important in this painting; it sets the overall tone.

Movement: the texture of the painting when seen up close creates nice movement in the painting. there isn't as much texture as in other paintings but the drizzles of paint and spotted texture gives the painting calm movement.

Media: Oil paint

Tools: Paintbrushes

Expressive Properties: this is a painting of a jazz musician. it makes me feel calm; jazz is a calming type of music. this painting also makes me feel sad. the facial expression of the man feels sad. also the lightness of his body standing out against the dark color makes it seem as if he is alone. this picture is kind of depressing and doesn't make me feel happy. the darks colors and blue gives one the feeling of sadness.

Type of Painting: Portrait

“Pirates Alley” Al Federico
Cityscape
Sensory Properties
- Line – the line gives clear definition to the architecture but the lines blend with each other on the cobblestones
- Value – the shading on the buildings show the spottiness of sunlight that would be seen on such a day as the sky indicates and the colors on the ground look reflective as though it might have just rained
- Color – the artist’s bright reds in the brick are a bold contrast to the calmer grey tones in the street and white of the back building
- Shapes – the shapes are rigid but do not feel harsh or overpowering as some architectural paintings can be
Formal Properties
- Unity – although the buildings have little to do with the people standing near them, the street keeps the entire scene unified
- Balance – the buildings have the potential to overpower the couple but because not all of the large buildings are shown and a small patch of sky is seen, it gives the painting a lighter feeling
- Movement – when I look at the painting, my eye starts at the bottom of the street and moves towards the couple at the end of the street, then upwards to the tops of the buildings and the sky

"In Our Own Backyard" By: Kathryn Smith

In this painting the use of line is the main focus. Line is what gives structure to the painting. From the houses, to the wildlife, to the people, line is what is used to define these objects. The colors used in the painting depict the type of society conveyed in this picture. The brown, beige and green colors show how this is a middle class town living at a comfortable lifestyle. The brightness of the painting reflect happiness held within the painting and and gives the view a positive outlook. The spacious environment shows a rural setting. Everything works together in this painting through the colors and shapes. There is a balance between subjects and there is no dominant figure in this painting. The painting is oil paint and there is a light layer touching the canvas. Just enough paint was used to convey the image. This painting causes the emotion of happiness. The painting makes me want to drop what I'm doing and enjoy the natural beauty of nature the earth has to offer. The countryside looks beautiful and the vivid colors and liveliness of the image creates happiness to its viewers. This painting was created in the 1930's but it portrays a 19/early 20th century society in Louisiana. No electronics were used and the spread of ideas and customs was through the people itself. This painting reflects society in the sense of work and how people really had to work hard in their jobs. One man is working the crops, someone is fishing, and someone is walking down the street with supplies. Therefore, this painting portrays the most important aspects of this time period and the society they lived in. A pattern is seen through the three strips of land parallel with the road and the river. This painting is classified as a rural scape.

Can Art Change Society

Bailey Blossman
Can Art Change Society?

After reading this packet, I have mixed emotions on how art affects society. I am under the impression that society can change art. Issues that exist in society are displayed by the artist from their on perspective. But, at the same time if there are all of these works coming from artists about certain issues (racism, eating disorders, slavery) then “society” may start to feel differently and change.

Social issues can shape are for decades after they have been addressed. Willie Cole’s work with irons is reflecting back and showing how slavery was a serious issue that affected thousands of African-Americans. Cole’s tribute was created many years after slavery was abolished and after the US Civil rights movement. My answer to this question would have to be yes, art can change society – but I still ask myself: can society change are equally as much?

Reading for 9/6

Please begin reading about the Early Renaissance with pages 260-267 in the textbook.

Assignment: In our own Backyards

For Thursday, 9/6 please go out into the world and locate a work of art on your own. If possible, please photograph the artwork and post here for us all to appreciate. Next, please write an analysis of the piece using the terms and concepts that we've discussed in the first two weeks of school.

Analysis should include discussion of:

• Sensory Properties
• Formal Properties
• Technical Properties
• Historical/Social Relevance
• Expressive Properties
• Overall subject matter

Can Art Change Society?

This article made me think about art and its role in our society. The article conveyed how the making and observation of art is more than just a contribution to society but is contributed to by society. Art is part of people's everyday life whether they like it or not. Many people can block things out from society, such as politics, racial differences, social class, health issues, but not art, which is why art can change society. People utilize art in society as a pathway to move away from societies problems and lean towards something tangible that can teach them more about life and its beauties then anything else. This article illustrates how art can derive from society people use their personal experiences with society to show the world. Art takes place in so many different roles that people base their lives off art and not even know it. From songs, to dance, to creation, art plays a role in everyday life and can factor in the way people look at life.

The artists in this article have demonstrated that if art doesn’t change society, it definitely has a very strong impact upon it. Kara Walker and Willie Cole both used their art to show the history and heritage of African Americans in two very different but affective ways. Willie Cole used various brands of irons surrounding an ironing board to represent the numerous tribes that came from Africa on slave ships to the United States. Kara Walker uses a much different means of art to represent slavery in the United States. Walker uses large black cutouts on white backgrounds that give a simple and playful yet disturbing picture of the life of slaves and other African Americans.
Other artists use their art to commentate on the society of today. Jacques Lipchitz used the old Greek myth of Prometheus and the vulture as a starting point, but showed Prometheus strangling the vulture, demonstrating that democracy would triumph over fascism, giving his art a political angle. Adrian Piper and Jana Sterbak both challenged the role of gender and race in society. Adrian Piper, an African American woman often mistaken to be white, constantly challenged the public to realize their position and role in society in her art. Sterbak challenges the idea of perfect women in society with her work Vanitas: Flesh Dress for an Albino Anorectic. The meat that makes the dress eventually dries and wrinkles just as human skin but also sends a message to women with eating disorders, for whom the dress was made. Although art may not completely change society, it can drastically change the way the public thinks or feels. While these artists and their works may not have caused revolutions, they may have made people jump into action to change the world around them for the better.