M. Grzybowski Art 200x blog

Classical blog exhibit - Revolution and art     A theme I found interesting for the classical era is the Revolutions, more specifically the American Revolution. While searching through various works, I found paintings that I wouldn't mind owning. These artworks of the revolution have mainly tied into classical art with the use of themes such as patriotism and heroes, along with the strong use of lines and accurate details.    Washington Crossing the Delaware      The first piece of classical art I enjoyed is Washington Crossing the Delaware , painted by Emanuel Leutze in 1851 while in Dusseldorf, Germany. The use of art elements such as the lighting, colors, and lines highlight patriotism and George Washington while creating an enjoyable painting.      The first notable element is the lighting. The lighting is primarily used to draw attention to George  Washington and the American flag. This focus allows for an emphasis on who in the painting was the portrayed hero and the symbol o

Aesthetic Appreciation with Analysis      A painting from the baroque era that I enjoy is  The Syndics of the Clothmakers Guild , painted by Rembrandt in 1662 while he was in Rozengracht, Amsterdam, portraying the Staalmeesters in a meeting. The elements that make it enjoyable are the use of colors, lines, and spacing. The use of color sets the tone for the artwork. The warmer colors of the reds and browns set a calm and relaxed atmosphere. This creates a feeling that everything is progressing smoothly for the Staalmeesters in the meeting, along with them being relaxed and friendly with each other. The black and white meanwhile creates a more serious tone. this tone shows that even if they are relaxed, they are focused on ensuring the quality of the textiles they're checking. The black also emphasizes the Staalmeesters while highlighting their accounting book, which holds the verdicts on what textile cloths will pass or fail, creating a feeling of importance for the meeting.     Th