Sentences with phrase «references classical art»

Using architectural elements like Corinthian columns as well a replica of Michelangelo's David, Ullman references classical art history.

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Although numerous books cover the history of classical art, and many reference books cover art and architecture, this is one of very few reference titles treating just the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome.

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Sculpture student Anthony Limauro (B.F.A. Fine Arts» 15) referenced classical forms in the contemporary table that he created as part of his senior thesis project.

The works express strong contrasting elements, such as the fusion of Western cultural elements with integration of classical and modern art, layered with references from Chinese classical art forms and details.

his «mobile» is a clear reference to alexander calder, bringing the destroyed chair into the classical context of the fine arts.

Indeed, references to the works and styles of his predecessors abound, perhaps most notably in Meisel's continued and evolving revisiting of Classical art, as seen in his images where his models are posed as Grecian deities or ambling through the gardens of L'Haÿ - les - Roses, France.

Morton reviews works from Gérôme's entire career - the early «Néo - Grec» paintings with references to classical antiquity, historical scenes, Orientalist genre paintings, and his late focus on sculpture - to make the case for his spectacular art.

Rooted in the craft of sculpture and paint, it rises from intertwining everyday objects in all possible and surprising ways, but still with a formal reference to the history and tradition of classical art.

But for Maria Brito, the similarities became apparent after her research into the reasons why Classical Greece became such a reference point for Western civilisation: «Ancient Greece was, in many ways, similar to what New York is nowadays: an art - centric place filled with curious thinkers, creative artists, and centres for cultural advancement propelled by a cosmopolitan view of the world.»

Thomas's works often reference art history, as evidenced in her Andy Warhol - inspired compositions and coloration to her subjects» classical poses.

The transformation of materiality lies at the foundation of Swallow's practice, with specific reference to Modernism, Native American folk art and classical form.

This clean, well - installed exhibition included her wildly patinated bronzes, from small figures to giant heads, with references ranging from painted classical sculpture to Donatello (especially his Mary Magdalen), from the Art Deco designer Erté to Jean - Léon Gérôme.

With reference points ranging from Sudanese cliff dwellings and Native American amphitheaters to classical Greek forms to the mobile structures of nomadic and seafaring groups, Rudofsky's stated goal was to «break down our narrow concepts of the art of building by introducing the unfamiliar world of nonpedigreed architecture» — a notable early instance of non-Eurocentric thinking in the American art establishment.

Combining modernist symbolism with coding systems and classical reference, Saville's graphic work pervaded all aspects of visual culture, from music and art to fashion and advertising.

His idiom combined «low» art methods (graffiti - like pencil / crayon doodlings; all - over painting technique) with «high» art references to Classical Antiquity (reminiscent of Arte Povera), the Italian Renaissance and French Neoclassicism.

Her imagery is densely layered and contains many references to our contemporary world, while also referencing the rich history of western classical art.

Both works of classical art and works of the first half of the 20th century that shattered the entrenched conceptual and compositional formulas of portrait and landscape art were chosen as starting points and reference models.

The artist references classical mythology, Egyptology, graffiti, politics and poetry to present works that act as a meditation on the complexities of history across the worlds of politics and art.

Formally, the pieces recall classical sculpture and modernist and Pop Art painting, referencing works by the likes of Matisse, Wassily Kandinsky, Cy Twombly and Andy Warhol.

In jarring juxtapositions of contemporary, modernist and retro - futuristic motifs within classical landscape compositions, Ged Quinn's large scale paintings combine anachronistic references to art and literature with the strong traditions of landscape and still - life painting.

The selected works all make reference to classical or art historical sources either in the method of depiction or their subject matter.

The paintings teeter on the edge of craft by referencing quilting and decorative arts, yet also recall classical spiritual or religious imagery.

In their languor, these classical figures betray a decidedly Symbolist cant, and indeed references to Symbolist art run throughout the show.