Art 1301 Questions and Answers
(fantasy)
Hieronymus Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights
what is the subject of this triptych --> a three part painting, often hinged, often an
altarpiece - ANSWER-Bosch was thought of as a visionary because his works were so
deeply religious, conservative, and reformative. There was also always nudity in his
works. This oil panel had medieval qualities, a high horizon line, and orgyistic
overtones. The subject of was the world during creation, probably the 3rd day, and after
the addition of plant life but before the appearance of humanity.
(fantasy)
Rousseau, "The Dream"
what about this painting is not naturalistic - ANSWER-The enlarged leaves and flowers.
The extra bright colors.
(fantasy)
Yayoi Kusama
How would you kusamas immersive installation
how does it relate to invention or fantasy - ANSWER-it was immersive because you can
walk through it, listen to music, and see the different sculpture pieces. It relates to
fantasy because the polka dots represent infinite to Kusama.
(historical narrative)
Christian Boltanski, Altar to the Chase High School; - ANSWER-Instead of drawing a
picture of a singular event this artist uses lights and photographs to address issues
relating to (theHolocaust: mass murder of European Jews and others by the Nazis
during WWII), especially how we process memory.
(historical narrative)
Frank Henderson Off to War - ANSWER-depicts two Arapaho warriors heading out to
battle, in lots of detail and colored pencil. These needed to be documented as Native
Americans populations went through dramatic cultural changes in the 19thc.
(Nature)
, Art about Art (self-referential)
Katsushika Hokusai - ANSWER-From 36 views from Mount Fuji. There are people
walking along a path and there is a large gust of wind. This is somewhat of a
charming/humorous piece.
(Nature)
Thomas Cole Painting "The Oxbow"
What is the artist addressing in this landscape and how does he use the composition to
so? - ANSWER-The artist is addressing the tameness of day vs the wilderness ravaged
by the storm. He is also emphasizing the possibilities of a natural landscape which
reflects upon American hopes and fears (manifest destiny). He does this by creating a
divide in the painting from corner to corner. He greatly contrasts the light and dark of the
storm.
(Nature)
Wang Jian, White Clouds over Xiao and Xiang - ANSWER-Chinese art privileges
landscape painting - it is most revered. Artists honor nature by constructing it in an
imagined, controlled and delicately rendered landscapes full of calligraphic brushwork
and beautiful details. Vertical instead of horizontal.
(Nature)
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty - ANSWER-Jetty shapes nature like a geological force.
Smithson challenged the artist role, by building this giant earthen coil and welcomed the
idea of entropy and transformation in nature.
(politics)
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
how is he depicted and the motif - ANSWER-A 11 foot high bronze statue that is meant
to commemorate military leaders and statesmen. The bronze was melted down from the
Middle Ages by Christians and was used for weapons. Leaders are put on a horse to
symbolize power, and the ability to lead efficiently/successfully. It looks like he is
reaching out to possibly address people. He is portrayed in a robe and beard which was
popular in Greek fashion and also represented an intellectual
(politics)
(fantasy)
Hieronymus Bosch, Garden of Earthly Delights
what is the subject of this triptych --> a three part painting, often hinged, often an
altarpiece - ANSWER-Bosch was thought of as a visionary because his works were so
deeply religious, conservative, and reformative. There was also always nudity in his
works. This oil panel had medieval qualities, a high horizon line, and orgyistic
overtones. The subject of was the world during creation, probably the 3rd day, and after
the addition of plant life but before the appearance of humanity.
(fantasy)
Rousseau, "The Dream"
what about this painting is not naturalistic - ANSWER-The enlarged leaves and flowers.
The extra bright colors.
(fantasy)
Yayoi Kusama
How would you kusamas immersive installation
how does it relate to invention or fantasy - ANSWER-it was immersive because you can
walk through it, listen to music, and see the different sculpture pieces. It relates to
fantasy because the polka dots represent infinite to Kusama.
(historical narrative)
Christian Boltanski, Altar to the Chase High School; - ANSWER-Instead of drawing a
picture of a singular event this artist uses lights and photographs to address issues
relating to (theHolocaust: mass murder of European Jews and others by the Nazis
during WWII), especially how we process memory.
(historical narrative)
Frank Henderson Off to War - ANSWER-depicts two Arapaho warriors heading out to
battle, in lots of detail and colored pencil. These needed to be documented as Native
Americans populations went through dramatic cultural changes in the 19thc.
(Nature)
, Art about Art (self-referential)
Katsushika Hokusai - ANSWER-From 36 views from Mount Fuji. There are people
walking along a path and there is a large gust of wind. This is somewhat of a
charming/humorous piece.
(Nature)
Thomas Cole Painting "The Oxbow"
What is the artist addressing in this landscape and how does he use the composition to
so? - ANSWER-The artist is addressing the tameness of day vs the wilderness ravaged
by the storm. He is also emphasizing the possibilities of a natural landscape which
reflects upon American hopes and fears (manifest destiny). He does this by creating a
divide in the painting from corner to corner. He greatly contrasts the light and dark of the
storm.
(Nature)
Wang Jian, White Clouds over Xiao and Xiang - ANSWER-Chinese art privileges
landscape painting - it is most revered. Artists honor nature by constructing it in an
imagined, controlled and delicately rendered landscapes full of calligraphic brushwork
and beautiful details. Vertical instead of horizontal.
(Nature)
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty - ANSWER-Jetty shapes nature like a geological force.
Smithson challenged the artist role, by building this giant earthen coil and welcomed the
idea of entropy and transformation in nature.
(politics)
Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius
how is he depicted and the motif - ANSWER-A 11 foot high bronze statue that is meant
to commemorate military leaders and statesmen. The bronze was melted down from the
Middle Ages by Christians and was used for weapons. Leaders are put on a horse to
symbolize power, and the ability to lead efficiently/successfully. It looks like he is
reaching out to possibly address people. He is portrayed in a robe and beard which was
popular in Greek fashion and also represented an intellectual
(politics)
