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Representational/Figurative
Lucien Freud, “Eli and David,” 2005-2006
This painting shows extremely accurate content to the type of painting style. It consists of both animal and human. They both show intense emotions which symbolizes what they are feeling.
The painting caught my attention because of how realistic it is. It made me question when this painting was done and what the individuals in the painting are feeling. -
Abstract
Lucas Zoltowski “Rise and Fall,” July 17, 2009
Rise and Fall shows a lot of details but expressed it in a puzzled way. That however making it questionable that the content in the painting represents. Instead of showing a lot of colors, the contrast of this painting is very strong.
The black and white color of the painting made it very interesting. The little details made me wonder what the “thing” in the picture is. I liked that it is somewhat fading. -
Non-Objective/Non-Figurative
Franz Kline “C & O,” 1958
C & O is an interesting painting for this style since it is not very much focused on a subject. The colors are not so matching nor similar. It takes the viewer to either decided to look at it as emotions or an actual place.
I liked the darkness in the picture, as if there is something within to question. It did have some slight emotions to the painting. It also made me wonder if this is a painting of a place. -
Portrait
Leonardo Da Vinci “Mona Lisa,” 1452-1519
This being the #1 painting in the world has a lot to it. It features a lot of contents to it. Emotions, history, and astronomy. It is created as a perfection of this style.
I find that how the eye contact the painting creates from all angles extremely interesting. This painting has so much to it that have not been discovered or revealed yet. I am very interested in knowing more about this painting although it may be just a portrait painting. -
Genre
Paul Gauguin “Washerwomen,” 1888
This is a great example for a Genre painting. It shows us what kind of daily work was necessary back then. Having clean clothes is a common thing to everyone before and now.
What interested me the most about the painting is that it answered how clothes were washed back then. It gave me a clear idea of how it was like. As well as it backs up history for us. -
Religious, Mythological and Literary
Ma Yuan “Immortal Riding a Dragon,” 1160-1225
A beautiful mythological painting of dragon riding. Its very detailed content give it an extraordinary look. The painting shows asian mythology by having a dragon in the painting.
The background of this painting gives it a touch of simplicity. The fading surrounding the subject in the painting is very nice. Dragons are a thing of beauty. -
Historical Scenes
Jean-Léon Gérôme “Pollice Verso,” 1824-1904
The painting is an ideal example of a historical scene. The painting witnesses the victory of a combatant in an arena. This painting has inspired the production of the movie Gladiator.
Medieval Ages interest me a lot, specially medieval warfare and such. The painting “Golden” colors give it a bright look. The banners can be studied as to which factions they came from. -
Still-Life
Jan Weenix “Falconer’s Bag,” 1695
This is a fair example of a Still-Life painting. Ironically the subject in the painting are not exactly “Still-Life.” It focuses on the two dead birds in the lower center. The flowers to the right do as well grab some attention. It has stronger contrast in a distance.
I love how the painting is so ironic. The painting stands out from the other paintings because of the subject. It may seem odd yet it remains interesting.
