A Formal Analysis of Art
A Formal Analysis of Art
Darlene Traci Kepner
ART/101
February 17, 2013
Karen Witt
A Formal Analysis of Art
The visual literacy of line usage by both artists is extremely different from one another. Van Gogh 's "The Starry Night" Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.73) and LeWitt 's "Wall Drawing No. 681” Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.77) portray subject matter of different compositions. However, both depictions of art, also express, different qualities, styles, and eras. Van Gogh is from the eighteenth century and LeWitt’s is from the Late nineteenth century; whereas, Van Gogh’s work is a masterpiece, and LeWitt’s is contemporary art, even though both artists possess intellectual and expressive qualities from within their era 's that had a fundamental element whether historical or contemporary, they are both works of art. Van Gogh 's painting is a masterpiece with a dynamic nature. The contoured lines appear to outline the moon, stars, and kinetic nature of the night air. In contrast to LeWitt 's actual lines that portrays analytical and geometric qualities that are static in nature. In Contrast with Van Gogh 's painting that depicts an intense energy with expressive qualities. LeWitt 's work is juxtaposing (actual) lines that are precise with an isometric projection. Nevertheless, the compositions of Van Gogh and LeWitt’s are the visual aspects of line usage in a formal analysis. Each composition plays a significant role; according to Sayre, H.M, (2010) “LeWitt’s line is precise, controlled, mathematically rigorous, logical, and rationally organized, where van Gogh’s line is imprecise, emotionally charged, and almost chaotic.” (p.64). Even though both artists are ambiguous intellectuals with expressive qualities; the fact remains that Van Gogh is a masterpiece and LeWitt’s is a contemporary abstract.
Diego Velazquez, “Las Meninas” (Maids of Honor) (1646) Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.197) is a magnificent aesthetic work of art. Velazquez has composed a master manipulation of
Darlene Traci Kepner
ART/101
February 17, 2013
Karen Witt
A Formal Analysis of Art
The visual literacy of line usage by both artists is extremely different from one another. Van Gogh 's "The Starry Night" Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.73) and LeWitt 's "Wall Drawing No. 681” Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.77) portray subject matter of different compositions. However, both depictions of art, also express, different qualities, styles, and eras. Van Gogh is from the eighteenth century and LeWitt’s is from the Late nineteenth century; whereas, Van Gogh’s work is a masterpiece, and LeWitt’s is contemporary art, even though both artists possess intellectual and expressive qualities from within their era 's that had a fundamental element whether historical or contemporary, they are both works of art. Van Gogh 's painting is a masterpiece with a dynamic nature. The contoured lines appear to outline the moon, stars, and kinetic nature of the night air. In contrast to LeWitt 's actual lines that portrays analytical and geometric qualities that are static in nature. In Contrast with Van Gogh 's painting that depicts an intense energy with expressive qualities. LeWitt 's work is juxtaposing (actual) lines that are precise with an isometric projection. Nevertheless, the compositions of Van Gogh and LeWitt’s are the visual aspects of line usage in a formal analysis. Each composition plays a significant role; according to Sayre, H.M, (2010) “LeWitt’s line is precise, controlled, mathematically rigorous, logical, and rationally organized, where van Gogh’s line is imprecise, emotionally charged, and almost chaotic.” (p.64). Even though both artists are ambiguous intellectuals with expressive qualities; the fact remains that Van Gogh is a masterpiece and LeWitt’s is a contemporary abstract.
Diego Velazquez, “Las Meninas” (Maids of Honor) (1646) Sayre, H. M, (2010) (Fig.197) is a magnificent aesthetic work of art. Velazquez has composed a master manipulation of
References: Sayre, H.M. / University of Phoenix. (2010 by Pearson Education). Retrieved from Sayre, H.M. / University of Phoenix, Art/101-Introduction website. Fig. 73 Vincent van Gogh, The Starry Night, 1889. Fig. 197 Diego Velázquez, Las Meninas (The Maids of Honor), 1656. Fig. 702 Edward Hopper, Nighthawks, 1942. Oil on canvas, 30 x 60 in. Art Institute of Chicago. Friends of American Art Collection, 1942.51.