Painting
Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
The Starry Night is an oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh.
Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-
de-Provence, just before sunrise, with the addition of an imaginary village. During the painting of Starry
Night, Van Gogh was admitted to an asylum for cutting his ear, try to paint it. During that time mental
health was not given importance. Van Gogh having the distinct painting of impressionism and suffering
from a disease which inflicts him vertigo and deafness was not really given attention. The starry Night is
a means of Van Gogh’s escape from reality, pouring all of his impression on his work. It is very far style
from the classic painting that rules during his time. The painting was interpreted as failure. For during that
time nobody really appreciates his works.
Style of Art: Impressionism
Name and Style of Artist: Vincent Van Gogh, Post Impression Style
Meaning of Art: “Failure”
Own impression and note to masterpiece:
One of the most beautiful art work for me, “Starry Night” is quite a beauty of its own. Far from
traditional painting during the era it was made, Van Gogh is indeed a master of his craft. The
starry night showed Van Gogh’s imaginative mind, painting it despite being not having a view
outside his room during the time he stayed at the asylum. Fan Gogh may describe Starry Night as
a failure but there is beauty in failure in which we learn and grew into a more beautiful and lovely
being.
Drawing
Vitruvian Man
A drawing made by the Italian polymath Leonardo da Vinci in about 1490, it is accompanied by notes
based on the work of the Roman architect Vitruvius. The drawing, which is in ink on paper, depicts a man
in two superimposed positions with his arms and legs apart and inscribed in a circle and square. Da
Vinci’s image demonstrates the blend of mathematics and art during the Renaissance and demonstrates his
deep understanding of proportion. In addition, the picture represents a cornerstone of his attempts to relate man
to nature. He believed the workings of the human body to be an analogy for the workings of the universe.
Style of Art: Renaissance
Name and Style of Artist: Leonardo Da Vinci, Renaissance
Meaning of Art: “ideal human body proportions”
Own impression and note to masterpiece:
A masterpiece drawn by the Master Leonardo Da Vinci, Vitruvian Man is a piece showcasing the
talent of Da Vinci. With the basic of elements of drawing, Da Vinci created a work of art. The
lines, shades, and contours are drawn with accuracy. A masterpiece showing its own beauty even
with the absence of colors.
Photography
Tipos Locales
In this photo, Charles Clifford posed each member individually, taking care to display their costumes to
best advantage. Particularly striking is the dashing younger man at the edge of the group, whose rakish
presence is enhanced by his loosely draped black cloak and the shadow of his stylish wide-brimmed hat.
This party from Lagartera, a town in central Spain famous for embroidery and lace, posed in their local
finery in the nearby castle of Oropesa.
Style of Art: Portrait, Fashion Photography
Name and Style of Artist: Charles Clifford, Portrait, fashion, architecture photography
Meaning of Art: “Spanish Fashion”
Own impression and note to masterpiece:
A photo of Spanish people wearing their stylish costume, it was taken back at 1800s where
colored photo is not yet established. An aesthetic photo making it more beautiful as decades go
by. A photo of history, a visual representation of what people in Spain used to be. A cultural
heritage is prominent in this image and such factor gives more value on this art piece.
Sculpture
Venus De Milo
The Venus de Milo is an ancient Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic period, depicting a Greek goddess.
During its era, Greek used to worship several deities and one of these deities is Aphrodite or Venus in
roman mythology. It could be sculpted as a form of worship for the goddess. It is one of the most famous
works of ancient Greek sculpture. Sculpted sometime between 150 and 125 BC. Based upon an
inscription on its plinth, the statue is now widely agreed to be the work of Alexandros of Antioch. The
statue is believed to depict Venus, the Roman counterpart of Aphrodite.
Style of Art: Hellenistic
Name and Style of Artist: Venus De Milo, Alexandros of Antioch
Meaning of Art: “Goddess of Beauty”
Own impression and note to masterpiece:
Venus De Milo is a sculpture built during Hellenistic period. The sculpture depicts the goddess of
beauty. Although missing both of its arm, the sculpture is a beauty to behold. It is the
embodiment of a real woman, with its flabs and imperfection, perfect with its own imperfection.
The sculpture shows the talent of sculptor during Hellenistic period is already superior, imitating
even the smallest detail of woman.
Installation Art
The Dinner Party
The Dinner Party, an important icon of 1970s feminist art and a milestone in twentieth-century art. The
Dinner Party comprises a massive ceremonial banquet, arranged on a triangular table with a total of
thirty-nine place settings, each commemorating an important woman from history.
Style of Art: Installation Art
Name and Style of Judy Chicago, Installation art
Meaning of Art: “Feminism”
Own impression and note to masterpiece:
The Dinner Party is an installation art by Judy Chicago which represents the female member of
the society. Although it faced controversy the time it was finished, Chicago proudly showed her
work. Many people appreciated it especially women. The Dinner Party comprises a massive
ceremonial banquet, arranged on a triangular table, each commemorating an important woman
from history.
