Timaj: I have always been a fan of Impressionist art; it embodies a combination of poetry and painting that is very evocative and I really enjoy viewing. You provide a very thorough analysis of this particular art movement and briefly discussed the techniques used to produce the respective artworks. Also, you truly bring a focus to your research by analyzing Monet’s work in particular and contrasting Impressionist pieces with works from before this period. As a minor suggestion, try to contrast Monet’s work to other Impressionist artists and inform the reader why he is one of the most noted painters of this time.
Brittany: There is much to address about Salvador Dali’s work; Surrealism is such a spectacle that an entire semester course could be devoted to this single artistic period. But you’re off to a great start! Your interpretation of the two paintings, "One Second Before Awakening from a Dream Caused by the Flight of a Bee Around a Pomegranate" and “The Persistence of Memory” (which I believe are the two paintings you’re focusing on), is very informative and concise. However, in order to tighten your thesis, I would encourage you to analyze a single recurring theme in Dali’s paintings, such as clocks which allude to the perception of time.
Phyllis: I had no idea who had produced the sculpture of the bow and arrow at the Embarcadero until you told me. You made some great points about Oldenburg, including his monumental sculptures and the humorous undertone they each carry. I agree with Karen in that you should contrast (or associate) Oldenburg’s pieces as being site-specific.
Jazzmin: I grew up in an inner-city neighborhood in San Diego, and admit I hold deep appreciation for graffiti art. More than an artistic production, I feel graffiti narrates the experiences of the Chicano(a)/Latino(a) population and serve as informal history books to our heritage and lifestyle which tries to defy consumerist and individualistic American values. Graffiti art is a celebration of identity and of resistance to a monoculture, and deserves equal admiration to any painting exhibited at the Guggenheim. I applaud your careful research and sincere appreciation of this movement. You provide a valid comparison between modern urban graffiti art to that of the Bedouin culture. Great presentation!
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