Tamara De Lempicka

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The human figure has always played a prominent part in art. It is natural, in a way, for us to become drawn and fixated to it. It is something that instantly can form a connection with the viewer. We all understand and know the human figure. No matter its shape or form or proportions it is something that we can recognize. Throughout all of history it has been a focus for many artists. Very first recorded primitive cave paintings date back thousands of years. They painted figure, they understood the importance of being. It is the importance of human beings that makes the human figure such a prominent subject in art. The fact that we have something in common to something that existed so long ago is astounding. It seems quite obvious …show more content…

From a hundred pictures, mine will always stand out... because my painting was attractive. It was precise. It was 'finished.” [http://www.art-quotes.com/auth_search.php?authid=6877] Lempicka’s work reflects that of Art Deco and is sometimes referred to as ‘Soft Cubism’ [http://www.allanstoneprojects.com/artists/tamara-de-lempicka]. The cubism influence in her work creates a strong sense of depth, the tone creating something that is almost three dimensional. It makes her art seem real as if the figure actually exists within the painting. This does indeed set her apart from other artists, it is clean and crisp and perfect. A different style entirely to Schiele. 

Tamara de Lempicka’s use of colour again contrasts that of Schiele. Her style depicts rich and bold colours, very typical characteristics of Art Deco. She primarily painted with oils on canvas producing pieces that were full with colour and tone. This solid form not only produced disturbingly real images but also gave her subjects the sense of confidence that is projected in there stance and expression, for example ‘Young Lady with Gloves,

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