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Northern Renaissance

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  "The Ghent Altarpiece'' by Jan Van Eyck (1432) "The Ghent Altarpiece" by Jan Van Eyck (1432), was made in the cathedral of St. Bavo in Ghent, Belgium. It is a famous artwork from the Northern Renaissance, known for its incredible detail and realistic style. Van Eyck used oil paints to create vivid colors and intricate textures, which was groundbreaking at the time. This attention to detail and realism has inspired many artist since. Jan Van Eyck was a famous painter from the early 1400s, known for his amazing detail and use of color. He was born around 1390 and worked in Bruges, Belgium. Van Eyck painted for important people, like the duke of burgundy. He is best known for using oil paints in new ways, making his artwork look very real and vibrant. As you can see in the work his brilliant use of contrast and tone to guide your eyes exactly where he wants. His skill in using these contrasts is amazing, and it helps highlight the detailed work he has done. His ta...
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Art Analysis

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    Art Analysis "Water Lilies" Claude Monet (1919)      This painting by Claude Monet, "Water Lilies," is part of a series of 250 pieces, all showing the water lilies in his garden. This one was painted in 1919 in Paris, France. The first thing I notice is how beautiful it is. As said, color has the strongest effect on our emotions, the dull greens make the purple of the water stand out, giving me the feeling of awe, of overcoming. There's beauty in the lasting feelings the painting leaves. Monet uses light and dark tones to create the look of light bouncing off the water, with shadows around the edges and light in the middle. Each brushstroke shows the movement of water or grass. Color: Monet uses colors beautifully to make us feel calm and amazed. The greens, purples, and blues capture the scene's natural beauty. The bright purples stand out against the softer greens, drawing our attention and creating a sense of wonder. This mix of colors helps us feel p...
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Art Explorations

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Hello my name is Savannah Fleming, I am twenty-one going to be twenty-two on the thirtieth of this month. I am a freshman at UAF, this is my second semester. I am majoring in psychology and leaning towards art for my minor. I was born in Utah where my mothers side of the family are but raised here in Fairbanks for most of my life where my fathers side is. I've always been into outdoor activities, while I'm not the sports type I love to snow machine, snowboard, and other summer activities like hiking, camping, watersports, and many others. Being outside is my preferred place as I feel more myself, filled with happiness and I think clearer. Reading, painting, and video games are my main hobbies. I have three cats that are my total world! I am huge animal lover especially when it comes to cats. I'm very excited for this class and what I will learn from it! This is a piece I find very beautiful it is called "A Limier Briquet" by Rosa Bonheur. Ever since I was little I...
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