In 1960, Jasper Johns created his lithograph “0 through 9”, using stone in black on Arches paper. Johns employs lines in his lithograph. The lines are used to record the borders of the form in addition to conveying direction and motion. (83) By looking at the lines in the lithograph, one is able to recognized the diagonal lines; therefore, allowing the eyes to make out the numbers from 0 through 9. Johns also uses shapes. The shapes are two-dimensional with identifiable boundaries which allow us to see the numbers. (87)
Joseph Mallord William Turner created his oil on canvas painting the “Keelmen Heaving in Coals by Moonlight” in 1835. This painting uses the effects of atmospheric perspective in illustrating the illusion of moonlight breaking through the clouds to illuminates the sky and water. (113) Turner also uses light and color in this painting. Color is a function of light. (94) By using blue and white, Turner is able to show lightness and darkness within his painting.
The two pieces of art work I have chosen for this activity are very different. Where Johns art work is a collection of lines which convey direction and motion, Turner painting emphases the use of color as well as atmospheric perspective.
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Dear Renee,
The essay has the fundamental components required for this assignment, but never goes beyond the basics and has some errors.
1. Features: page number citations are included and title, name of artist, medium and dates are included.
2. defintions, the defintions of terms are included, but the terms in some cases are left out.
What kind of lines does Johns use?
What are the shapes formed
What is the function of a diagonal line?
How does it work in Johns work?
What is the definition of Atmospheric Perspective?
What is the terms for variation from light to dark?
3. Critical Thinking: This is supposed to be a comparison and contrast essay. Using the conclusion to say that the paintings are different doesn't tell the read anything at all. The images appear different - it is the essays job to say how they are different in the body of the essay. Then sum up in the conclusion
In the case of this essay the last paragraph should go first then the first paragraph the second and then a concluding paragraph.
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