A Body of Art: the Human Body in Art, or Eye Nose We are Human
For anyone who has tried their hand at painting, or creating throughthe arts, the human body remains not only the most fascinating of subjects,but one of the most elusive. We have our own to view and examine everyday,yet for some reason, very few artists have been able to capture theintricacy and beauty of the human body. In this humorous yet curious exhibition, it is hoped to introducepeople to some of the lesser known aspects of art and the significancecertain 19th Century artists had on encapsulating the human spirit throughtheir artistic interpretation of the human body, as well as their influenceon the progress of art as it moved into the 20th Century. While not allpieces in the exhibit reflect on the body as a whole, some highlight verysignificant parts of the body and will give visitors the opportunity toappreciate even the minor of body parts. The exhibit will introduce various works of art from the institute'scollection that amplify human kinesics and demonstrate progression of humaninterpretation in art through the centuries. Predominantly the exhibitwill be on 19th Century artists and these will be show-cased in a centralrole in the exhibit, classified in 'body parts'
Gauguin's Ancestors of Tehamana Paul Gauguin was born in French Polynesia in 1848. He spent some time with Van Gogh during the late 1880s,but tired for something else beyond the impressionist palette. Within her eyes is the desire to return to herbeaches, and her simplistic joyful way of life. Perhaps this is what attractedGauguin to Tahiti and the South Pacific - that certain indescribablefeeling of freedom from restraint, and the soulfulness of living surroundedby the elements. Corot's Interrupted Reading The French Realist painter, Jen Baptiste Camille Corot was born in1796 and died in 1875. The situation looks bleek; light plays a pivotal role in. Gauguinreturned to the South Pacific and traveled through out the islands, makingTahiti is home from 1891 until his death in 1903. In The Mocking of Christ, light plays a significant, and symbolic rolewithin the painting itself. This is coupled with aprimal desire, deep down within her eyes. By now he had moved away from the early impressionistworks and influences and had created a style unique to him. Corot exhibited frequently at theSalon in Paris, and in the autumn of his career, concentrated on figurepainting. Still, we can't help butfeel the indignity in the young woman's eyes that she has been placedwithin this structured dress and 'forced' to sit, patiently, like herEuropean counterparts. There are tributes to her ancestors through idols and fruit - passionateaspects of her culture, which are contrasted with the strictness of herEuropean garb. For example, visitorswill appreciate the humor of having Van Gogh's Self Portrait appearalongside in the 'ear' section of the exhibit.
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