The art world of the 20th century has seen many different movements and styles. Two such styles that are often contrasted are postmodernism and neo-expressionism. In this paper, we will compare and contrast two works of art from each of these movements: Untitled Film Still #21 by Cindy Sherman, created in 1978, and Untitled Self … Continue reading Compare & contrast Untitled film Still #21 by Cindy Sherman to Untitled Self Portrait by Francesco Clemente – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Rooted Flotsam – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
At the riverside low tide, branches re-sprouting and grafting onto dying tree trunks, Flotsam of life still strives to thrive, though it seems like nature's design has been defied. Seeds turned to resistant grasses, spotting on the ground around these living pillars, a testament to nature's persistence, and her ability to adapt and innovate. The … Continue reading Rooted Flotsam – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Comparing and Contrasting the 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson to Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson and the 1962 artwork, Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol are two iconic pieces of art that reflect their respective time periods. This paper aims to compare and contrast the two artworks in terms of their artistic movements, techniques, and meanings. The … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting the 1934 project for Massine for Beethoven 7th Symphony Ballet by Ben Nicholson to Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Floral Gramophone – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In the field, an imagined perfection blooms, Shaped like the horn of an old gramophone, Its petals unfurl like musical notes, Into a symphony of romantic notions. Effortlessly emitting visual fodder, That transcends sight and stirs the soul, Like a melody it ignites, and Our auditory imagination it unfolds. In imagined fragrance, a rhythm is … Continue reading Floral Gramophone – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Comparing and Contrasting Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon to André Derain’s Charing Cross Bridge, London – An ‘Isms’ Overview
The early 20th century marked a significant period in the development of modern art, particularly through the emergence of Fauvism and Cubism as groundbreaking styles that departed from traditional artistic conventions. This paper compares and contrasts two works of art that are emblematic of these movements: Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and André Derain's … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting Pablo Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon to André Derain’s Charing Cross Bridge, London – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Floral Intensities – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
In a field of tonal hues, a congregation of flowers stands tall, composite in their glory, casting shadows and shades, in a symphony of light. Their stems sway in the breeze, a dance to the rhythm of the wind, as the petals join in, creating a chorus of colours, that sing to the heart and … Continue reading Floral Intensities – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Comparing and Contrasting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat to The Scream by Edvard Munch – An ‘Isms’ Overview
A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat and The Scream by Edvard Munch are two iconic paintings from the late 19th century. Both paintings are considered masterpieces of their respective artists and have been widely recognized as significant contributions to the development of modern art. Although the two works … Continue reading Comparing and Contrasting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat to The Scream by Edvard Munch – An ‘Isms’ Overview
Fenced in by a Lack of Colour – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Beyond the fences, our perceptions blur, woven barriers that separate what's inside and what's outside, tangible symbols of control in a world that seeks to define. Fences, made of wood or wire, rusted metal or decomposing stone, their physicality betrays the boundaries they impose, constricting freedom, influencing our perspective. But it's not just their presence, … Continue reading Fenced in by a Lack of Colour – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Ephemeral – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The dandelion fluffs dance on the wind, ephemeral as a fleeting thought, whispering secrets to their wild kin, The nation of taraxacum and its many forms. They take root in the cracks of our realities, unfazed by the concrete worlds we project. With golden blooms, beacons of hope, reminders that life finds its way. And … Continue reading Ephemeral – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Dragon Head – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
Through the woods I wander, Unfamiliar trees tower above,rit Their leaves gossiping secret wonders, Of the ground beneath my feet, A carpet of upturned and rotting roots. As I move deeper into the forest, My mind begins to wander, And I imagine one of these roots, As the skeletal remains of a dragon, Its bony … Continue reading Dragon Head – Monochromes in a Colourful Mind
The New Renaissance Mindset 