Jing Assignment #3

Outline: I chose to use another work by Jaune Quick-to-See Smith for an example of outline in a work since her art embodies this so well. Here, "War is Heck" shows an outline of a horse emboldened in black with what appears to be some sort of winged soldier riding on its back. The flat shape of the two-dimensional horse is conveyed through the outline drawn by Smith.


Implied Line: Here "The Tribute Money" created by Masaccio is a perfect example of implied line. Both Christ and another apostle point towards St. Peter who is extracting a coin from the fishes mouth. Interestingly, the painting also includes a vantage point above Christ's head and the building on the right side is done in a one-point perspective scheme as well. The text sums this up well stating "an extraordinary change in direction from the flat, motionless figures in the Middle Ages toward a fully realistic representation."


Expressive Line: This painting, "The Large Blue Horses" by Die grossen blauen Pferde is a wonderful representation of expressive line. I cannot help but feel the passion and emotion behind this work. Add to it the vibrant colors and it truly completes the work. The fluid yet bold strokes of the brush combined with color and the horses themselves project an image of strength.


Two-Point Linear Perspective:"The Flagellation of Christ" by Piero della Francesca gives a noticeable example of the two-point linear perspective created by an artist. The text even states that it is a "demonstration of the rules of linear perspective," with the left side of the painting a square and the right a rectangle. Through each of these shapes is a different perspective, one of Christ being whipped and the other figures on the right standing in a triangular fashion.

Positive and Negative Space: Another piece created by Donald Sultan is the "Aqua Lantern Flowers." This piece is another exceptional example of the use of positive and negative space. The floral aqua space that immediately stands out to the viewer in the foreground is the positive space and the black background upon which it lays is the negative space. The piece was created with enamel, tar and spackle on tile over masonite.


Axonometric Projection: In an effort to find an example of axonometric projection, I came across this design from another architect. His name is Richard Rogers and the title is "Patscentre Drawing." The image is the perfect example of parallel lines with the sides of the object at an angle of the picture plane. Nothing in it appears to be larger or smaller than one-another and its use is for architectural design and planning as well as engineering.

Jing Assignment #2

Idol- Not only has she become an icon in America and around the world, her generosity, spirit, and her magnetic personality make Oprah a true idol for many. Her face is one of the most recognizable African-American Woman and she is loved by many. Not only is she an icon visually, her actions are iconic as well like her favorite things, giving away cars, and even her booming voice is also highly distinguished.

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Iconoclasm- While on a smaller scale, this vandalism of church statues in Cheektowaga, NY shows that iconoclasm can occur anywhere. The culprit, a 30 year old homeless man believed he would be rewarded by God for destroying the so-called false idols.

Image/Content- Here, Italian painter Caravaggio depicts the actual moment when Christ called upon Matthew, who later became one of the twelve apostles and writer of the first gospel. To the unknown viewer, the painting doesn't appear to be religious because of the use of such an average setting in a dreary room. The use of light glowing in upon Matthew appears to be Godly and gives the impression that the calling itself was monumental.



Non-Objective- Wassily Kandinsky's "Composition X" is a great example of non-objective art. Some of the movement in the painting seems to present a subject, almost musical, but the colors and placement of shapes offer no explanation of any background information. Even the title itself gives no explanation, but maybe the "composition" can also be interpreted as fluid movement of music.

Abstract- Working alongside Picasso, Georges Braque created "Fruitdish and Glass" which is abstract. The images and words on the drawing suggest some fruit, but the use of stained wood, the appearance of foam, and the words "ale" and "bar" may suggest something else. It appears as though grapes and pears are in the picture, but the dish itself is distorted.

Representational- While some believe that artist Grant Wood may be poking fun at the rural midwest population of America with his painting of "American Gothic," it is actually a representational piece of an 19th century couple. Wood decided to paint a couple whom he thought would live in the cottage in the background. The stern faces and pitchfork represent hard labor and life in the midwest during this time. The clothing and home represent a time of that era.