The Alternative Shapes: Giorgio Morandi & Georges BraqueAs part of our class theme—learning how artists transform ordinary objects into works of art—we will go on a museum “object hunt.”
Shape & FormStill LifeAbstraction2
The Delicacy of Shapes: Rachel Ruysch’s Still Life of Art and ScienceIn other words, Ruysch created bizarre ecologies where apple blossoms and orange lilies could bloom in concert.
Still LifeNature & LandscapeLight & ShadowComposition3
The Abstract Space: The Minimalist(?) Sculpture Created by Martin PuryearHe makes work that is about the presentation of the work itself and what went into the making of the work as an object.
SculptureTexture & MaterialAbstraction4
The Graphic Jam: Inside the Library of PattensArtists explore patterns to create visual appeal, rhythm, and harmony, which can evoke emotions, tell stories, and convey meaning.
Pattern & DesignTexture & MaterialSculpture5
The Drama of Composition: Picture Inside PicturesCompositional framing is a technique in art that uses elements within the artwork to create a "frame" around a focal point, guiding the viewer's eye and emphasizing the subject
CompositionNature & LandscapeLight & ShadowStorytelling