Art

Art

This essay will cover the similarities and differences between two Artworks " Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes" and " The Adoration of the Shepherds". Discussion about this works of Art will be based on the field man's analysis, thus description, analysis, interpretation and judgement on the subject matter, media and size, location and literal qualities, social, cultural and political issues surrounding the creation of the Artworks but in the form of compare and contrast. I will also discuss how these inspirational sources have contributed to my final project outcome with regard to composition and technique.

The Adoration of the Shepherds and Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes are free-standing sculptures depicting life through different animals. These artworks are of different sizes, Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes is 104.5 cm while The Adoration of the Shepherds is 21cm respectively. They are both made the same media casted bronze. The fourteen year old dancer has been portrayed wearing a bronze vest and shoes, a cotton skirt and satin ribbon a combination which displays different surface qualities thus creating a strong contrast of tactile texture.

The composition comprising of a series of diagonal lines as shown by the posture of the head, torso and legs in Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes thus suggesting a subtle or calm movement are not visible on The The Adoration of the Shepherds. The curvy and diagonal employed on skirt to show the folds have further illustrated the idea of subtle movement on Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes while on the The Adoration of the Shepherds we see meal strips at the back of the tail.

Artist's work was found in the Museum of modern art in New York and Artist's is currently exhibited at the Metropolitan museum of Art in New York. They were both found in New York. Both of the two charming Art made using the same techniques . Artist casted bronze as well as Artist the only difference is that Artist added cotton on the skirt a and satin ribbon.

Organic shapes are mostly dominating in both sculptures as compared to geometric shapes, therefore, these bring a sense of three dimensionality or form hence resembling the nature of a The Adoration of the Shepherds and Statue of Dionysos leaning on the figure of Spes. They both portray a strong ...