Analysis of the two paintings created by Van Gogh and Goings (studied in class) Flashcards
Inspo for Van Gogh
impressionism - not hyper realistic - obvious pain marks
Japanese art - contrast color
mental health
Inspo for Goings
photorealism/realism - painting is lifelike
Andy Warhol - american culture and everyday objects
personal style of Van Gogh
post impressionism, impressionism
personal style of Goings
hyper realistic, super realism, seamless brushstrokes
Goings - use of Texture
seemless brush strokes - shiny/smooth texture
even texcture creates highlights and smooth finish - photographic
Goings - use of Tone
strong reflections - artificial lighting - tone
smooth lines - polished surfaces - photorealistic
Goings - use of Media handling
Thinly applied paint - smooth polished layers/affect
brushstrokes seemless - photographic
use of everyday objects - 3D
Goings - use of Pattern
repeated square tiles - order/predictably
Line of stools - rereads to background - repeated
Goings - use of shape/form
geometric squares - uniformed
human form soft to everything else - makes man vulnerable
Goings - use of Style
photorealism/hyperrealsim - no evidence of brushstrokes
no artist signature or personal expression
Goings - use of Mood/atmosphere
lonley isolated atmosphere through blues and silvers
hyperrealsim style is impersonal - distant mood
same level viewpoint - empathetic mood
Goings - use of color
steely blues and cold silvers - isolation
reflection of ochre colour - emptiness/hollowness
Goings - use of composition
complex/horizontal/busy
line of stools - vocal point of man
same level viewpoint - empathetic
Goings - use of Line
short repeated lines - clinical
line of counter is unbroken - leads eye to vocal point
Goings - use of Scale
lines between foreground and man creates sense of distance between viewer/man
large scale emptiness compared to solitary man - emphasizes loneliness
Goings - use of Subject matter/imagery
mundane objects become precious through the detail
ordinary furniture given status by positioning
Van Gogh - use of Media handling
Quick dabs of pain - impasto
energetic/emotive movement - confident approach
Van Gogh - use of Texture
Rapid/visable brushstrokes - emotional and honest approach
uneven paint/texture - shows energy and enthusiasm
Van Gogh - use of Tone
Flat red - closed off room
Van Gogh - use of Pattern
repeated brushstrokes of broken lines around light - flickering light affect
repeated diagonal lines on floor board - texture and sense of depth and space to background
Van Gogh - use of Shape/form
large areas of negative space/shape in foreground - unsociable atmosphere
elonged/long/rectangular room - counter looks distant and unwelcoming
Van Gogh - use of Style
post impressionism - personal responce - colours to express emotions
impasto technique - confident handling of media and mature style
Van Gogh - use of Mood/atmoshpere
lonley atmoshpere - tables and people are far apart
large empty floor space - unsociable atmosphere
air/mood of judgment - elevated viewpoint - distant
Van Gogh - use of colour
red/yellow/green - sickly contrasting combo
yellow indicates the light - its night time
Van Gogh - use of Compositions
vocal point is pool table in midleground - elevated viewpoint of room - judgment
lack of people - empty
Van Gogh - use of Line
dominant long floor boards - sense of depth
broken lines around light - insects
Van Gogh - use of Scale
tables/chairs made to look disproportioned - small
emphasis on lonely customers in the big room
Van Gogh - use of Subject matter/imagery
drinks left on empty tables - unattended cafe - lonely environment
lights and time on clock is glowing - night time
