strategies for analyzing works of art: contextual theory, formal theory, and expressive theoryThere are three main strategies for analyzing works of art: contextual theory, formal theory, and expressive theory. Contextual theory focuses on the political, social, or religious context of a work of art. Formal theory focuses on its visual characteristics. Expressive theory relates a work of art to the experience of the artist who created it. This week you will be using expressive theory and will discuss a work of art by relating it to the life of the artist.The history of art is populated with many fascinating characters, and their work often reflects the triumphs and tragedies that shaped their lives. Once again, you will choose an artist from this weeks reading and will present a work of art that you feel reflects some aspect of this artists life. You are welcome to speculate about the artists intentions but be sure to explain your reasoning.The following list is designed to help you, but you may choose any artist from the reading. You may even choose an artist not discussed in th
e reading as long as they are associated with a movement that is covered this week. Van Gogh is not on the list of suggested artists because you are probably already familiar with his work and life. It is tempting to write about what you know but I would like you to learn about an artist that you are unfamiliar with.Odilon RedonHenri RousseauAuguste RodinCamille ClaudelPaul GauguinHenri de Toulouse-LautrecSuzanne ValadonWilliam MorrisFrederic LeightonAubrey BeardsleyGustave KlimtAntoni GaudíEdvard MunchJames EnsorAnswer preview
..Auguste Rodin was a French sculptor well known for creating iconic works like The Age of Bronze, The Kiss, The Gates of Hell, The Thinker and other several arts. The artist was regarded as the father of Modern sculpture, known for expressive illustrations of the human form in bronze and marble. Auguste Rodins kissing couple is undoubtedly one of the most romantic and sensual representations of the theme of the kiss. The nude lovers are so involved with each other that their faces can hardly be seen from any angle.APA 368 words
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