The work shown is The Gates, created between 1979 and 205 C.E. In this work, the artists Christo and Leanne-claude transformed a specific outdoor location.Select and completely identify another work in which a specific outdoor location was transformed.
Using specific visual and contextual evidence, analyze both similarities and differences between these transformations.
Analyze how these transformations shaped the viewers' experience of each work.
To answer the question, you may select a work from the list below or any other relevant work of art.
When identifying the work you select, you should try to include all of the following identifiers: title or designation, name of the artist and/or culture of origin, date of creation, and materials. You will earn credit for the identification if you provide at least two accurate identifiers, but you will not be penalized if any additional identifiers you provide are inaccurate. If you select work from the list below, you must include at least two accurate identifiers beyond those that are given already.
Acropolis in Athens
City of Machu Picchu
Gardens of the Palace at Versailles
Narcissus Garden
Spiral Jetty
Similatrites and differences between at Spiral Jetty and Acropolis in Athens is that they somewhat have outdoor techniques used in the making of the pieces. For example the Acropolis was on top of a rocky outcrop and the Spiral Jetty was made purley from the landscaping. They are also both man made. The differences, though, would be that there is more than just landscape material used to make the architecture in the Acropolis.
ReplyDeleteThe Gates, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, 1979-2005, saffron colored fabric, vinyl frames, Central Park, New York City, NY.
ReplyDeleteSpiral Jetty, Robert Smithson, 1970, sand and rocks, Great Salt Lake, Utah.
Some similarities between these two transformations of the natural environment are that each piece in made up of smaller pieces, both of these pieces were created on a grand scale and are both best seen from an aerial view, and they were both created in locations of great importance to there states. For example, The Gates, when seen from above looks like a trail of orange, but each orange spec is a flag along the path through central park, and Spiral Jetty is similar to this because from above it looks like a spiral floating on the water, but when you look at it closer it is actually made of sand and rocks, not floating, but sitting on the red sand/salt of the Great Salt Lake.
Some differences between these two transformations are the fact that the small pieces of the Spiral Jetty make up a shape, whereas The Gates, from above, don't make a shape and are meant to be experienced from the ground view, and Spiral Jetty is in the natural environment, whereas The Gates is in the middle of a big city, and placed on the sidewalks through placed natural aspects.
The transformation of Central Park by adding the bright orange gates to the environment shaped the viewer's experiences of the work of art because everyone who walked through Central Park for two weeks, had no choice but to walk under The Gates and experience and admire the art. As a result of this, many citizens were upset that the city had allowed this installment because they thought it took away from the beauty of Central Park and New York City as a whole, but others thought this installment added a complexity to the environment and brought the community together. The transformation of the Great Salt Lake by the addition of the Spiral Jetty to the environment shaped the viewers experience of the work of art because of the sheer size of the piece and the fact that the addition created a focal point for visitors and created interest in the space. Also the use of salt and minerals to create this piece worked with the environment around it to create an olfactory experience for the viewer.
The Tribute to Jackie Robinson in North America is a Mural that is used to idealize the famous baseball player Jackie Robinson. It shares a similar grand size the piece displayed here, of which would have conveyed Jackie's importance even more in American Culture. Both are specifically made to be seen in public spaces as they are both all the more meant to be seen by the general populous. As far as differences, The Gates are meant to a modern art piece, being an eye catcher rather than for a specific purpose, while the mural isn't.
ReplyDeleteTribute to Jackie Robinson. North America. 1997. Mural. This mural impacted many lives in the Philadelphia area. Created by the Mural Arts Program, which is known for including residents (especially in minority areas) in the planning and creation of these murals. The many murals along Broad Street honor civic ideals, celebrate the contributions of certain ethnic communities, and memorialize individuals whose life stories residents can relate to. The painting is in black and white as a reminder of Robinson’s struggle in a racially divided America.
ReplyDeleteThe working Class. Mexico. 1926. Fresco. This painting brought a whole new light to the majority working class. Orozco’s sensitivity to the dignity of the workers offered a new, more popular audience an image with which they could identify. Set against a simple, almost abstract background, a line of monumental workers with stooped backs and bowed heads is the primary focus of the image. The laborers, most of which are faceless, show the masses who had suffered political and social disappointment after many years of violent revolution in the country. It is a very political piece that many people at the time could relate to.
Both of these pieces are murals, displayed in public places. Both pieces were created to provoke a relatable feel among the majority. However, The Working Class is much more political, while Tribute to Jackie Robinson shows pride in an important American figure.