Homework week 7

Neo classical art and Contemporary art

The first painting is called the, The Christ on the cross that was painted by Jacques-Louis David out of oil and canvas in 1782. It was created during the neo classical era and is currently located in Ponteranica, Italy The second painting belongs to one Maria Lassnig and was created during this contemporary era. It symbolizes and is titled, Woman Power and advances the notion of a country of strong women being United States of America. It was painted and unveiled in September 9, 2016 in New York and is currently located in Vienna.

Both works of art share a number of ideals and values the major one being that they are intended to pass a message and or symbolize some values as well as advance a story. Both have beautiful and aesthetic elements that are appealing to the eyes and evoke aesthetic emotion to its beholders that is lovers of art. Lastly and contrary to public stereo types and perceptions both forms of art require talent and creativity as well as using your mind to create something unique, deep and beautiful to its intended audience. The only difference is that that they were created in two completely different eras hence different tones and styles as is depicted by the styles used in painting either one of them.

The first painting is called the, The Christ on the cross symbolizes the trials and crucifixion of Jesus as narrated in the Bible used by the Christian religion, after the last supper while the second symbolizes woman power and advances the notion of a country of strong women being United States of America. It advances the idea that it is a country where women toil and work hard towards success, progressively without fear or intimidation to be themselves in a bid to grasp and look for opportunities all over this country to leave a mark or legacy as beautiful as the one she left.