Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Assignment 1: Critique





Describe:
  • Triangular shape made by the Madonna and the two children.
  • Very muted and dark, yet soft, colors.
  • Somewhat brighter colors on Madonna figure to bring focus to the center of the canvas.

Interpret:

  • The tone of this piece is very somber, and almost somewhat sad.
  • The Madonna figure and the child on the right are both looking at the Christ child, longing with sadness, as if they know the fate of Christ already.
  • Relaying the importance of the divinity of Christ. Showing that even years before his death, the Madonna knew the fate of her child.

Evaluation:

  • I think this piece is just OK. It's not my favorite work ever, but it's tolerable. I like the very soft lines throughout the piece, it makes it feel very sort of angelic or divine. I do not like, however, the dark colors that are used. I think it would have given off a more divine feeling if more light and pleasing colors were used.

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