“ART ANALYSIS”

Activity 2:

17TH CENTURY

1. GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING by Johannes Vermeer

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The painting features a "Girl with a Pearl The painting is part of The painting
young girl with a pearl Earring" is renowned the Dutch Golden Age of continues to be
earring. for its sense of art in the 17th century, celebrated for its
The girl's gaze is intimacy and mystery. known for its focus on ability to captivate
directed at the viewer, The girl's enigmatic everyday life and viewers and provoke
creating a sense of expression and the domestic scenes. emotional responses.
engagement. gleaming pearl capture Pearls were valuable Many regard it as one
the viewer's attention. commodities in the of the most iconic
Dutch trade, suggesting and mysterious
a connection between portraits in art
wealth and the girl's history, often
ornament. referred to as the
"Mona Lisa of the
North."

2.The Night Watch by Rembrandt (1642)

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"The Night Watch" is a The painting conveys The militia was an "The Night Watch" is
group portrait of a city a sense of civic duty essential part of Dutch considered one of
militia. and camaraderie society during this Rembrandt's
among the militia time, defending masterpieces and a
Rembrandt skillfully members. against external pinnacle of Baroque
uses light and shadow threats. art.
to create a sense of The dramatic lighting
depth and drama. adds a heroic quality The painting's size Its intricate details,
to the figures. and grandeur show dynamic composition,
the importance placed and psychological
on civic duty. depth make it a highly
regarded work.

3. "The Milkmaid" by Johannes Vermeer (c. 1660)

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The painting depicts a The Milkmaid" This painting reflects "The Milkmaid" is a
young woman pouring captures a moment of the Dutch Golden testament to
milk into a bowl. domesticity and Age's focus on Vermeer's mastery of
everyday life. domestic scenes and light and composition.
The woman's focused the appreciation of
concentration on her The meticulous details simple pleasures. The painting's ability
task is evident. and use of light make to elevate the
the scene feel lifelike. The economic mundane into art has
prosperity of the time earned it enduring
allowed for an acclaim.
 emphasis on leisure
and culture.

18th CENTURY

1."The Swing" by Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1767)

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The painting features "The Swing" captures It reflects the pre- "The Swing" is
a young woman on a a moment of flirtation revolutionary French celebrated for its
swing, kicking her and lightheartedness. aristocracy's love for exuberance and
shoe off. luxury and mastery of Rococo
The shoe flying off indulgence. aesthetics.
It exudes a sense of may symbolize the
playfulness and abandonment of The swing can be Its sensuality and
sensuality. societal constraints. seen as a symbol of playfulness continue
hedonism and to resonate with
extravagance. viewers.

2. "The Death of Sardanapalus" by Eugène Delacroix (1827)

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The painting depicts "The Death of This painting is .Delacroix's bold use
the chaotic scene of Sardanapalus" associated with the of color and
King Sardanapalus conveys a sense of Romantic movement, expressive style have
ordering the impending doom and which emphasized made it an influential
destruction of his the futility of power. emotion, imagination, work.
palace and and individualism.
possessions. The central figure of The painting's
Sardanapalus, on his The subject is derived portrayal of the
The use of vivid colors deathbed, is a focal from Lord Byron's human condition in
and dramatic point of despair and dramatic play, the face of destruction
composition creates a defiance. "Sardanapalus." continues to provoke
sense of urgency and thought and
chaos. discussion.

3. "Liberty Leading the People" by Eugène Delacroix (1830)

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The painting features "Liberty Leading the Painted shortly after "Liberty Leading the
Liberty as a female People" symbolizes the July Revolution of People" is regarded
allegorical figure the spirit of revolution 1830 in France, it as a defining work of
leading a diverse and freedom. represents the ideals of the Romantic era.
group of the time.
revolutionaries. Delacroix's use of Delacroix's portrayal
bold colors and The painting reflects of Liberty has made
It conveys a sense of dynamic composition the aspirations for it an iconic image of
heroism, action, and evokes a sense of liberty, equality, and political and artistic
unity. passion and fraternity during the significance.
determination. 19th-century
The composition revolutionary
includes barricades movements.
and fallen soldiers.

19th CENTURY
1. "Starry Night" by Vincent van Gogh (1889)
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The painting depicts a "Starry Night" conveys Van Gogh painted Its emotional depth,
swirling night sky filled a sense of emotional "Starry Night" while he use of color, and
with stars and a small turbulence and inner was in the Saint-Paul- unique style have
village below. turmoil, reflecting van de-Mausole asylum in made it a beloved and
Gogh's mental state. France, reflecting his influential painting in
Van Gogh's bold use . emotional struggles. the history of art.
of color and thick The village, with its
brushstrokes create a warm, glowing The landscape may It continues to
sense of movement windows, contrasts represent the village resonate with viewers,
and texture. with the turbulent sky, of Saint-Rémy-de- inspiring
possibly symbolizing Provence, where the contemplation and
hope amidst asylum was located. reflection on the
darkness. human condition.

2. "Olympia" by Édouard Manet (1863)

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The painting features "Olympia" is a "Olympia" was It sparked intense
a reclining nude provocative and painted during the debate and
woman, Olympia, with confrontational work, height of the Realist controversy when first
a servant presenting challenging the movement and the exhibited, challenging
her with flowers. viewer's expectations emergence of modern societal norms.
of the female nude. art in the 19th century.
The composition is Manet's daring
stark, with a contrast Olympia's The painting portrayal of a
between Olympia's unapologetic gaze references Titian's confident and
pale skin and dark and the servant's "Venus of Urbino" but empowered female
background. submission add subverts the figure continues to be
 complexity to the idealization of the discussed and
narrative. female form. analyzed.

3. "Water Lilies" by Claude Monet (c. 1919-1926, but represents his 19th-century style)

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"Water Lilies" is a These paintings are Monet's ability to
series of paintings Monet's focus on the associated with capture the transient
depicting the tranquil play of light and color Impressionism, a beauty of nature has
surface of a pond on the water's surface movement focused on made these works
covered in water lilies blurs the boundaries capturing the fleeting timeless.
and reflections. between reality and effects of light and
abstraction. atmosphere. They continue to be
Monet's use of color admired for their
and brushwork The paintings invite Monet's later work, meditative quality and
captures the play of the viewer to immerse like the "Water Lilies" the way they invite
light on water. themselves in the series, is a departure viewers to experience
beauty of nature. from his earlier, more the essence of nature
detailed style. through art.

GROUP 3
Robella Ann Ibale
Wendelou O. Hejosa
Cheryl Lapasaran
Andrea Moreno Higayon
Cheriez Jade Infiesto
Gabby Mabini
Kassandra Iglesia Lambon
Raphea Ann Mabini
Robella Ann Ibale