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An Exploration of Peru Art

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  Today we will look at art from the 17th century and that originates in Peru. I chose Peru as I was there not too long ago, I did not have an eye for art as I do know but I do remember looking at some canvas in awe. Most of the 17th century was dominated by the baroque style. Peru is known for their wood carvings, Peru has a rich wood carving tradition derived from Spanish  religious cultures and carved wood furniture for churches.                                                         Diego Quispe Tito, The Last Judgment, Oil Canvas                                                        ( C.1675 ) Located in Convento de San Francisco    What a chaotic but yet beautiful piece. Cuzco has provided an enduring reminder of the fate of humanity on Judgement day. Sinners in hell were we see them begging for mercy as they drown in the heat and get tortured. While the souls in heaven, by contrast, surround the ascended Christ in an orderly formation. I remember learning about this day in
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Influence of The Vietnam War on Art

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This time in modernism, artists explored many new styles and vibrant colors with their art. The artist would often display their feelings and opinions towards the war at hand. It's appealing to see the detail and realism in each piece, as it makes the viewer understand how severe and chaotic wars can be. In this blog, I will explore six different pieces, and I don't think these artists were in favor of the war. Each piece is violent and chaotic and displays how harmful wars are. This war was known as the longest war in American history but also known as "the only American war ever lost." This is greatly reflected in the art in my blog.                                                                   Attack at Twilight ( C. 1966 Hawaii )                          Roger Blum, oil canvas  Blum painted a beautiful yet violent canvas while he was in Hawaii; he found inspiration for this piece when he witnessed a hut burning, also known as a "hooch." We ca
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Early Modern Blog Exhibit

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                                                                                        Paths of Glory  ( C. 1917 )                                                                               By; C.R.W Nevinson 18’ x 24’ Oil painting                                                                      Shock Troops Advancing Under Gas  ( C. 1924 )                                                                                      By; Otto Dix 19.3cm x 28.8 cm Ink Paper                                                                             Shock Troops Advancing Under Gas  ( C. 1924 )                                                                                 By; Otto Dix 19.3cm x 28.8 cm Ink Paper      World War I influence on the Modern Art Era World War I had a dramatic impact on modern art, the war influenced the artist to explore new styles and forms of expression. Artists sought to express the true destruction and chaos a war brought. Their work reflected a past-trauma
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