Sentences with phrase «references decorative patterns»

The border references decorative patterns common to embroidery tapestry and illuminated manuscripts.

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Cohen notes «At first [Westfall's] compositions strike the viewer as well - behaved structures of pattern with decorative correlates in the applied arts... But his visual wit goes beyond mere reference to recent abstract art history.

The L.A. abstractionist layers decorative references, loosely patterning her paintings with spray - painted grids or whimsical shapes.

They're usually depicted against colourful patterns that, of course, have deep references to textiles and decorative motifs of various cultures, from 19th century Judaica paper cut - outs, the Islamic symbolism, French Rococo and urban hip hop to Martha Stewart's interior color swatches.

For me, these powerful paintings also reference Gustav Klimt's decorative patterning and, among contemporary artists, the densely layered figurative collages of Njideka Akunyili Crosby, a Nigerian - born artist who came to the United States at the turn of the century and received a Post-Baccalaureate certificate in 2006 from The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, where William now leads the MFA Program.

Iram work references the decorative history and patterning of ornamental carpets and floor works of his native Iran; however, instead of copying them verbatim, he focuses on details and abstracts the backgrounds.