Asmat Spirit Canoe, Rush Hour, The Pardon In An Armchair

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art is an iconic place to see and learn some of the greatest art forms collected throughout history. From Modern Art to Renaissance Art, I was able to learn a lot from every single piece of art on display. Not all of the art consisted of paintings and portraits; there were moreover many meticulously crafted statues, pots and pans, and even canoes. It is important to note that art is never limited to one single form an element. Art is a piece of creativity expressed by brilliant minds to portray some form of story, emotion, or way of life. Thus, I have chosen four pieces of art: Asmat Spirit Canoe, Rush Hour, The Pardon in Brittany, and Woman in an Armchair. I chose these art forms, because they looked unique, creative, …show more content…

Thus, this work is decorative and used as a reflection for spiritual beliefs. Right next to the wuramon was an actual canoe that was used for transportation and fishing. Both of these canoe’s that I have analyzed have a smooth surface despite being made from wood. The main difference between the fishing canoe and the wuramon is that width; the fishing canoe was much wider which allowed the Asmats to easily fit in them. Lastly, I observed a photograph near the canoe that showed how the Asmats were actually standing on the canoe instead of sitting, which I found interesting. One fishing canoe could hold approximately five individuals. The second art piece I chose was Rush Hour, painted by George Condo, an American born in 1957. George finished this piece in 2010 using acrylic, graphite, charcoal, and pastel on a canvas. He nonetheless called this type of art form, “drawing painting.” Furthermore, Rush Hour is a piece that portrays Analytical Cubism, which is a style with geometric shapes and overlapping planes. Being inspired by the greatest artists like Picasso and Goya, George adopted this art and even included familiar characters in his work like “Rodrigo” the mischievous butler with a suit jacket and bow …show more content…

Additionally, one of the primary emotions displayed by the people in this painting is sadness. Everyone is walking together from a church holding a candle, and there is a woman kneeling on the floor that looks like a beggar. The people are ignoring this woman's plea for help, which I found ironic because the Church teaches to helps those in need. Thus, I think that the meaning of this work has to do with religion and its lack of interest in those who are less fortunate. It moreover tells us how those who are religious turn their head and ignore these serious issues. The church is a place for people to pray, but there are countless scandals that do take place, which I moreover think portrays injustice and is an issue in our current society

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