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Northern Renaissance

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The Blind Leading the Blind (1568) By Pieter Bruegel the Elder This portrait doesn't necessarily inspire awe, but instead evokes a complex set of feelings of unease and trust. This work of art presents the image of blind men guiding each other towards a ditch in such desperation. When looking at the figures in the painting there's many expressions that each one of them express. They are all holding something to keep them all connected and that enacts that trust feeling these men are putting in each other. One other factor that serves a great emotion impact is the type of landscape that is presented. The emptiness and the lack of structures gives that feeling of blandness or isolation. You do see a church in the art piece which goes in to the religious part of this painting. I do not own a copy of this and probably will never just because of the rare nature of painting itself and the artist. You can find this work of art in Naples, Italy. Backstory: Although there's no exact...

Art Analysis- Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich

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                                                                                                                   Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog by Caspar David Friedrich(1818)   Introduction: The Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog is a work of art that is known for giving people inspiration and assertion. This work of art is a romantic painting that utilizes many art elements that helps people share a deeper connection with the masterpiece. We will be talking about 3 of the art elements that connect me with the masterpiece, which will be Color, Line/Form, and Light/Shadowing. A masterpiece like this one can bring so much more than it just being b...

Introduction

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Hey my name is Demario Mesa, I've lived in Alaska for over 14 years now and plan to finish out my college years at UAF. My major is business administration and plan to use that knowledge to start up my own business within the clothing industry. I love watching sports games specifically football and basketball. I love traveling, and going on cruises. I like to stay active at the gym to keep my body feeling fresh. Most of all is, I love seeing and help improving good work ethic as well as having a strong mentality. Henry Vianden,  Landscape with Mountains and River , n.d. Oil on canvas. Milwaukee Art Museum, Gift of Frederick Vogel III on behalf of the family of Louise Pfister Vogel and Fred Vogel, Jr. Photo credit John R. Glembin https://blog.mam.org/2013/04/05/peoples-choice-your-top-25-works-of-art-in-the-collection/ (Accessed: 4 September 2024) My relationship with art I would say is pretty minor. I do enjoy drawing and coming up with designs for my clothing brand, but other then...