Max
Ernst was born April 2nd, 1891 in Bruhl, German
Empire. In 1909 Ernst enrolled in the University of Bonn studying philosophy,
art history, literature, psychology and psychiatry. He visited asylums and
became fascinated with the art of the mentally ill patients. He also started
painting that year, producing sketches in the garden of the Bruhl castle, and
portraits of his sister and himself. In 1919, Ernst visited Paul Klee in Munich
and studied paintings by Giorgio de Chirico, which deeply impressed him.
The
same year, inspired partly by de Chirico, he produced his first collages
(notably Fiat modes, a portfolio of lithographs), a technique which would come
to dominate his artistic pursuits in the years to come.
Erik
Johansson was born April of 1985 in Gotene, Sweden. Erik creates
surreal images by recombining photographs and other materials. Some finished
images are the combination of hundreds of original photographs as well as raw
materials. Johansson spends dozens of hours using image manipulation software
such as Adobe Photoshop to alter the image digitally.
Artist’s
Name: Max Ernst
Title:
Ubu
Imperator
Date:
1923
Description:
Looks like the subject is in the desert. The object has hands and a face to
give it human features.
Analysis:
It has a very yellow color. Shadow in the back to show that there is light on
the subject.
Interpretation:
I don’t believe the artwork means anything.
Judgment:
I
think the color in this artwork is the most fascinating. Also giving the
subject human features makes it fun to look at.
Artist’s
Name: Erik Johansson
Title:
The
Architect
Date:
2015
Description:
It
is a house in the woods. Man at a table trying to figure something out. There
is a dog by his side to show loneliness. There are trees and fog in the back.
Analysis:
Very
clear details. There is a deep low tone in this picture. Mood is very sad. Dim
lighting except for the lamp focusing on the subject.
Interpretation:
Looks like the artist wanted to show the struggles of life
Judgment: I thought this was very successful. Very clear details and deep meaning
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