Overview
Prompt: Choose one artistic era that we discussed during the semester. Choose two artworks from that era and compare it to other art you’ve seen in popular culture (see Discussion Post 13 as an example). Address the following:
Which art era were you most intrigued by?
- Which two artworks stood out to you the most? Who are the artists that created the artworks? When wasthe artwork created? Where can the artworks be seen now?
- To what art can you compare these artworks, as seen in popular culture? This can be album covers,magazine photoshoots, reimagined art by other artists, etc.
- Give a visual description of each piece. What do you see (do not form an opinion on the art yet)? Is the material/medium used in this artwork clear? If not, what do you think it is made of or on?
- What principles, techniques, and themes are being used in these artworks?
Is this artwork or the artist familiar to you? What other artworks do you know about from the artist?
Does the artwork have an obvious meaning purpose? If you are unsure, what do you think the meaning or purpose is of the artwork? What do you think is being communicated? (Answer theprompt, then do your own research on the artist and their work).
Why do you think these pop culture artists incorporated these themes from other genres and themes ofart?
What do you think about the artwork? Do you like or dislike the artwork, why or why not? Is there anartwork that you like by this artist more? Do you think the pop culture versions of the original works weregood or do you think the original should have been left alone?
- 10. Overall, give your thoughts about artists in todays society reimagining art from other artists and eras. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Examples of Pop Culture inspired by previous artistic eras:
• Beyonce?’s Mine music video and Michelangelo’s La Pieta?
• Madonna’s Celebration album cover and Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Monroe
• Coldplay’s Vivalavida album cover and Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People
• Sir Frederic Leighton’s Flaming June and Jessica Chastain for Vogue photoshoot by Annie Leibovitz