Lucian Freud Portraits

 These are portraits created by an exceptional artist named Lucian Freud. 

“Everything is autobiographical” Lucian Freud said, “everything is a portrait, even if it’s only a chair.”

What do you think Freud meant by this quote? 

What is your first impression of these portraits?

How are they different than other portrait paintings that you have seen?

Many of Freud's critics argue that he not only captures the physical qualities of people but also, their psychological qualities as well.   

What is meant by psychological qualities?

The painting below is Freud's painting of the Queen of England.  It was harshly criticized and many referred to it as an insult.   

What is your opinion?  What makes it or does not make it insulting? Explain. 

Remember your task is to respond to all of the questions then wait a day and respond to another persons response. 
















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Advanced Art: Crystal Wagner

Crystal Wagner

Crystal Wagner received her MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2008, her BFA from the Atlanta College of Art in 2004, and her AFA from Keystone College in 2002.  She is represented by Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA. After teaching as a college art professor for five years, Crystal left academia to focus exclusively on her studio practice.

Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and hybrid approaches to printmaking, and massive site-specific installations, have led to her artwork being exhibited extensively in the U.S and abroad. - See more at: http://www.crystalwagner.com/info.html#sthash.QLTQmaBp.dpuf

 

Crystal Wagner recieved her MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2008, her BFA from the Atlanta College of Art in 2004, and her AFA from Keystone College in 2002.  She is represented by the Hashimoto Contemporary Gallery, San Francisco, CA.  After teaching as a college art professor for five years, Crystal left academia to focus exclusively on her studio practice.

Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and hybrid approaches to printmaking, and massive site-specific installations, have led to her artwork being exhibited extensively in the U.S and abroad.

After viewing Wagner's work, what is your first impression of her work?  Explain.
How does it directly relate to her drawing?  Explain.
Knowing that paper is 2D and sculpture is 3D, how in your own words can you describe Wagner's work?  Explain.
Explain how she uses line, shape, form, and color?  Be specific and give detailed examples from the work above.

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Crystal Wagner received her MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2008, her BFA from the Atlanta College of Art in 2004, and her AFA from Keystone College in 2002.  She is represented by Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA. After teaching as a college art professor for five years, Crystal left academia to focus exclusively on her studio practice.

Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and hybrid approaches to printmaking, and massive site-specific installations, have led to her artwork being exhibited extensively in the U.S and abroad. - See more at: http://www.crystalwagner.com/info.html#sthash.QLTQmaBp.dpuf

Crystal Wagner received her MFA from the University of Tennessee in 2008, her BFA from the Atlanta College of Art in 2004, and her AFA from Keystone College in 2002.  She is represented by Hashimoto Contemporary, San Francisco, CA. After teaching as a college art professor for five years, Crystal left academia to focus exclusively on her studio practice.

Wagner’s interest in combining 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional forms, alternative use of materials, and hybrid approaches to printmaking, and massive site-specific installations, have led to her artwork being exhibited extensively in the U.S and abroad. - See more at: http://www.crystalwagner.com/info.html#sthash.QLTQmaBp.dpuf

Mysteries of the Linder Gallery

The Mysteries of the Linder Gallery is displayed at the following website: Linder Gallery.  This is an interactive website.  View details of the painting by clicking on numbers and zooming in and out.  Your job is to explore the website (not just the home page) and find out interesting facts about the mystery of the painting above.  Also, you must describe three things that you find interesting within the painting.

Respond to the questions above.  Then reply to another student's response.   

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The Art of Zheng Hongxiang

The Art of Zheng Hongxiang 

Observe the images below.  And answer the questions that follow.

"These stunning works by young Chinese painter, Zheng Hong Xiang (b 1983) have been making their way around the web over the past few weeks, and this painting you see here is quite dynamic. The deep reds caught our attention first."

 Choose one of the paintings and answer the following questions. 

What type of art does this remind you of?  Explain.  What genre?

What do you think the significance of the red is?  And why?

Is there contrast within the paintings?  If so, where and how?

What do you think is the message the artist is trying to convey?

 

Respond to the questions above.  Then reply to another student's response.   

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Advanced Art: Rivers and Tides: Andy Goldsworthy Working with Time - Trailer

Andy Goldsworthy is not your typical artist.  He creates art with nature, or as he calls it "working with nature's energy."  Watch the video above and then answer the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly.

1.  What kind of art does Goldsworthy create?  Is it painting? Drawing? Sculpture? or Installation art?

2.  Would you call his work art?  Why or why not?  Explain.

3.  What makes his art different from the work of other artists?  Explain.

4.When his movie Rivers and Tides, hit theaters it received a lot of attention both positive and negative.  Some have asked, "What is the point of creating this type of art if it is not meant to last?"  What do you think?

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ADVANCED ART: GAJIN FUJITA

Gajin Fujita

1972 Born, Los Angeles, CA

Education:
2000 MFA, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
1997 BFA, Otis College of Art and Design, Westchester, CA
1990 - 93 Attended East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles, CA

FUJITA

Fujita combines Eastern techniques such as anime, Japanese Warriors, and Demons with Western, urban imagery such as Latino graffiti, U.S. pop culture imagery in a way that is stunning and vibrant, yet harmonious.

His startling works portray the cultural and class differences that are an important part of urban Los Angeles.  He constantly explores how artistic traditions are both maintained and changed as they move across styles and national borders.

According to the artist himself, "I kind of look at myself as a hip-hopper, the way a DJ would sample all sorts of great music from the past - sounds and beats. I'm just doing it with visuals."

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

1. Do you think that Fujita's work represents your community in some way?  If so, how?  

2. What other influences do you see in his work?  

3. How is color used in his work?  Does he use complimentary colors?  Analogous?  What are the color schemes present?  

4. Do you think that the text is overpowering or does it work well with the painting?  

5. List the stronger elements and principles present in the paintings.  For instance, how is line used?  Value?  

6. If you could mix elements of your culture with elements of your experience of daily like Fujita, how would you do it?  What kind of things would you create within a painting?  Please give examples. 

7. Watch the video below and write a ONE PARAGRAPH SUMMARY of what you observed. 

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OP ART: THE POWER OF PATTERN AND CONTRAST

Hey all observe the following images and answer the questions below:

1. In the first image, how do complementary colors add to the overall image?  How do they make the image work?  What other color schemes are present?  Where is the focal point?

2.  Explain how you think the second image was created?  How do the colors add to the illusion of depth?  Explain.

3.  And finally, in image #3, what drawing technique is used to create the illusion of depth?  You learned this in first semester.  Explain how it was used.

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