Patterns M.C. Escher Revisted Following on from Jane's post on the Alhambra in Spain we now bring you a further look into the works of M.C.Escher - the Dutch graphic artist who made "mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs and mezzotints".
Realism The history behind the magical realism of Rob Gonsalves Today we look at the Magic Realsim of Canadian Rob Gonsalves. His works challenge our view of perspective, and encourage in us a child like wonder of the world by combining reality and magical fantasy together. Image: robgonsalves.live
Perspective Past Posts No 17 September 2018: Challenging How You Perceive a Work of Art We all bring our understandings and emotions to a viewing of a work of art. These past posts encourage you to changing your angle of viewing and be open to "seeing more". Photo by Joshua Coleman/Unsplash
Windows Windows The "window" is a symbol of hope, communication. opportunity, liberation. Today we enjoy "views through windows" by Marc Chagall, Andrew Wyeth and a tromp l'oeil video by Chris Westall. (Image: The Window Marc Chagall - wikiart.org)
Perspective Learning a Little More About Perspective Learning a little more about perspective and creating convincing architectural sketches and paintings brought to you by ArtistsNetwork.
Exhibition Viewing the Viewers Viewers at the Lee Krasner Exhibition Barbican Art gallery London make for their own exhibition.
Photography The Rooftops of Oxford I know it seems strange with all the glorious buildings that go to make up the remarkably picturesque city of Oxford but it was the skyline of the buildings and especially the rooftops that caught my eye when I was visiting recently.
Multimedia Peter Kogler: Spatial Illusionist end our week of illusion (thanks to Escher and Nendo) by taking a look at some of the works of Austrian artist Peter Kogler. And taking a dip in his pool as a starter! The one below titled Dream was on exhibit at the Chiostro Del Bramante, Rome in 2018.
Patterns Nendo Escher Between Two Worlds Exhibition was outstanding and much of the superb effect experienced by the viewers can be attributed to the Japanese company Nendo who designed the gallery environment including the entrance. Oki Sato founded Nendo and like Escher, he is a master of illusion.
Drawings Escher- Reflections, Crystals & Platonic Solids Showcasing some more works of Escher, many of which I saw at "Between Two Worlds Exhibition" at the NGV. Today let's look more into how Escher to portrayed "Reflections".
Drawings Hand Eye Coordination I haven't spoken about the MindStudio in a while and some mail leads beautifully into this part of the blog where I encourage you to draw in your mind. Escher was fascinated with perspective.
Mailbag Changing Perspectives The National Gallery of Victoria which has just unveiled its 2018 Architecture Commission designed by Muir and Openwork. The installation, titled Doubleground, consists of a number of raised landscapes and zig-zagging walls through the NGV’s Grollo Equiset Garden. (architectureau.com)
Perspective A Sense of Space Windows have lead me to thinking about a sense of space and how this space is perceived by the viewer.
Windows Appreciating the Soul of Houses: Windows Windows in houses can tell much about the occupants. We enjoy looking at paintings of windows by Andrew Wyeth, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Adolph von Menzel. The hero image is of the front windows in one of my family homes in Bendigo.
Perspective More on Multiple Perspectives Today a selection of paintings to help you expand your perspective when viewing a work of art. Learn a little more from Vermeer, Deigo Rivera, Frida Kahlo and Jeffrey Smart. Image: Portrait of Clive James by Jeffrey Smart (artgallery.nsw.gov.au)
Perspective Viewpoints and the Hidden Perspective Consider what you see from your perspective as the viewer. A work of art can be viewed from many angles - each giving a different perspective on the subject and making you think in a different way. Image: Windows on a Time: Two by Anne Newman
Performing Arts Theatrical Realism "Realism" was introduced to the theatre by the actor-theatre manager Lucia Elizabeth Vestris who brought historically correct costumes, elaborate scenery and the box set to the theatre. Image: Slave market scene from "The Octoroon" by Dion Boucicault (umass.edu)
Techniques Multiple views of the same subject Monet painted a series on Rouen Cathedral (Normandy), not so much to get the image right as to show off this glorious cathedral in its many moods. There are over 30 paintings in all. (Image: claudemonetgallery.org)
How to Draw and Paint Which Angle? Discussing which angle of a subject is best to represent in a painting.
Spain The Alhambra and Escher In mosques, where a wealth of these geometric patterns could be found, one could contemplate the infinite nature of God simply by looking at the walls or ceiling. The Influence of Islamic Art on M.C. Escher
Drawings M. C. Escher Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898–1972) was a Dutch graphic artist who made mathematically inspired woodcuts, lithographs, and mezzotints. He was the master of illusion.
