N6!$3P: January 2012

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Reference art work : Futurism

A modern art movement. Originated in Italy. Early 20th century.

Potrays. The

Dynamic character of 20th century life. Celebration of the machine age. Glorifying of war.

Peak of the movement - 1909.

the Existence of the first Futurist Manifesto

"Sing the love of danger, the habit of energy and boldness."

Filippo Marinetti

The Futurists aggravate society. breakaway from restrictions. rebel against harmony. glorifies danger and violence. applause originality. "however daring, however violent".

"the smear of madness".

Foundations

Dynamic energy. Action. Heroism. Machine.

Speed. Technology. Modernity.

1911 - fused with Cubism

'cause cubism provided the means to analyze energy and express dynamism in paintings.

Influenced other 20th century art movements.

Art deco. Vorticism. Surrealism. Dadaism .

Important artworks - i like them! :)

Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
Umberto Boccioni, 1913
to translate his Futurist ideas into 3dimensions.

Abstract Speed + Sound
Giacomo Balla, 1913-14

The artist I have chosen is
Giacomo Balla

18 July 1871 - 1 March 1958.

Italian painter.

Age 20, study painting and exhibited his previous art works.

Influenced by Filippo Marinetti.

Style - light, movement, speed.

http://bittleston.com/artists/giacomo_balla/

Reason for choosing him: His artwork speaks!

Speeding Automobile

Giacomo Balla, 1912

Oil on wood.

I find all of Giacomo's arts speak just what the title says.

In this masterpiece, the black shades gives a sense relating to automobile. The light shades in its different direction speaks of speed, like the wind that swooshes pass.

This art itself is as if a race is going on with the marks of tyres drifting, the burning of lubricant oil and the wind of speed.

Speed of a Motorcycle

Giacomo Balla, 1913

Oil on canvas.

Cubism is integrated here. Although the basic design is simple, yet through the repetition of the pattern, which symbolizes a wheel, using cubism method, it clearly depicts speed, as if the wheel is rolling fast.

This looks like the car has just passed by so fast that all you see is just a reflection of its reflection.

Abstract Speed - The Car has Passed
Giacomo Balla, 1913
Oil on canvas.

Giacomo Balla: Plastic Construction of Noise and Speed, 1915

Plastic Construction of Noise and Speed
Giacomo Balla, 1915
Polymer construction.

This one here, made out of matter, is gorgeous! The acute lines, the shape it stands out and the whole look is simple yet elegant!

Noise is depicted through the vertical standing matter. Speed is seen with the smoothness and shininess of its texture, and the flow from the pyramid-like shape.

Elements of Design Analysis

Line - any direction, overlapping

Shape - any form be it geometric or organic
Value - can be bright and dark

Color - intended ones to express

Texture - rough, 3d

Principles of Design Analysis

Balance - more of asymmetrical

Proportion - ideal, about the same

Rythm - elements repeat

Hierarchy - same level

Unity - same element
Variety - color, in some

For more references

http://www.counter-currents.com/2010/12/the-futurist-manifesto-1909/

http://www.artmovements.co.uk/futurism.htm

Monday, 30 January 2012

Reference art work : Space Art

Visualizing. Imagining. To infinity and beyond.

Outer space - the source of inspiration. Appreciates the infinite variety and vastness surrounding us. Expands the vision of humanity. Some space artists work with space scientist / engineers to be inspired.

Some worked with the rocket field in visualizing space exploration proposals. This helped spread the idea of going outer space to more audience.

Examples of space artists:

Conquest of Space
Chesley Bonstell
1888 - 1986
Painter, designer, illustrator.
Helped inspire the American Space program.
"Father of the Modern Art"

An Aerospace Cop to Help Police the Beat
Robert McCall
1919 - 2010
Conceptual artist on Space Art.
( Also a production illustrator for Star Trek: The Motion Picture )
click for more on Robert's work

A Journey Into Tomorrow
David A. Hardy

Watching Trees Grow
David A. Hardy
1936 - present.
Longest established space artist.

Don Dixon imagines what flying through Saturn's cloud may look like.
1951 - present
Astronomical artist practising space art.

Picked Artist's info
Andreas Nottebohm.
1944 - present.
Born in Germany. Now home in San Fransisco.
Key innovators of Metal Painting.
1981 - Created official paintings for the first launch of the first space shuttle Columbia.

Obscure Entrance, 1988

City of Neon Gods

Elements of Design Analysis

any direction, forms of Line

every possible Form

more of either very dark or very bright Value

dark and white-ish Color

rough Texture

Principles of Design Analysis

unbalance Proportion

elements above each other Hiearchy

asymmetrical Balance

elements are both Rhythm / Repetition

shapes are Variety
colors in Unity

More on Andreas' wowsome arts
http://www.artbrokerage.com/artist/Andreas-Nottebohm
http://www.andreasnottebohm.com/artworks.jsp

More on Space Art
http://dreamsofspace.nfshost.com/spaceart.htm

Sunday, 29 January 2012

Reference art work : Geometric Abstraction

One kind of Abstract art. Started out in the 19th century. Fundamental characteristics evolved from Cubism - abstract space, flat, constructional elements. Geometric forms in nonillusionistic space combined into nonobjective compositions.

Not just an art but can be also for decorative motifs in religion, for example: click here >>> sacred geometry.

Takes on geometric elements - point and line. Simple geometry forms. Flat picture. According to Wassily Kandinsky, the way each point, lines and shapes is produced speaks.

Became different stylistic expressions in different countries.

Broadway Boogie Woogie
Piet Mondrian, 1942-43

Holland

Total geometric. Pure primary colors. No perspective. Rectangular grid. Rigorous composition,

Russia (1915) - Suprematism

White on White
Kazimir Malevich, 1918
On canvas.

producing nonobjective forms floating in white structured space.

Achieving the "absolute", "4th dimension".,

Oval Hanging Construction Number 12
Aleksandr Rodchenko, 1920
Plywood, aluminium paint, wire

Russia ( 1915) - Constructivism

Exploring geometric forms in 2d and 3d.

France (1920) - as foundation of Art Deco

geometric forms with purpose: decorative, applied, architecture.

Using the principle of geometric form, it is no surprise that soon it is integrated into architecture.
Check out: http://artstyleonline.com/design/life-in-art-deco-style/

1960s - influences Minimalist Art - pure geometric, eliminating all forms, concepts.

Chosen Artist's Info:
Zanis Waldheim

1909 - 1993
Born in Latvia.

Experienced World War 1 and 2.
Artist, Philosopher and Thinker.
1956 begins the exploring of idea on geometrician.
Inspired by Maine of Biran, many scientific authors and philosphies.
Produced 623 drawings.

For more info: http://www.waldheims.net/En_Life.html

Artworks

Zanis Waldheim, Geometric Abstraction Art (via Yves Jeanson)

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More on his works : http://www.waldheims.net/En_Index.html

Elements of Design Analysis:

either all straight or curve Line. can be diagonal or horizontal and vertical Direction. geometric Shape. elements about the same Scale. smooth Texture. can be light and dark or grayed Value. around the same tone of Color. strong and weak Chroma.

Principles of Design Analysis:

Balance leans towards symmetrical. Proportion is ideal. Rythm / Repetition occurs alternatively. Hierarchy - the items can be above, below or beside each other. Unity - patterns about the same.

Other art work by other artist