Art History by Lisa Sanders

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 16:17:45 UTC

Salome Receives the Head of John the Baptist by Caravaggio (student)

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 16:26:56 UTC

I have chosen this because it's gruesome and there is a story, and it's a bit haunting!

Tutor: Can you unpack this a little bit more? Why is it haunting? Try not to just describe the image.

My questions (student)

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 16:30:40 UTC

1. Does this work remind you of anything?

2. Why did artist's die penniless?

3. Does this painting say something about the artist's state of mind?

4. Why did Carvaggio base his paintings on religion?

5. Why were his paintings so dark?

Tutor : Great questions, can you think of any references to your own life/culture?

How does this relate to contemporary art today?

Student: Ok, will explore some more!

Carava

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 17:26:26 UTC

Caravaggio Film (student)

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 17:26:27 UTC

I've decided to research using this film and explore the techniques the artist used to create his paintings.

Artist Alexey Kondakov (student

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 17:28:56 UTC

So excited, found this artist who uses images from classical paintings and puts them into modern-day settings using Photoshop. Think I could use this idea for my project!

Tutor: Good stuff! Maybe you could recreate your own journeys? Or recreate the same form using friends ?(clothed of course!)

Another Alexy Kondakov! (student)

lisapowellsanders — 2015-11-28 17:35:45 UTC

Think I'll change my last question to "How can I relate this painting to my everyday life?" Will think about old compostions in everyday settings.

Tutor: Brilliant! Now don't forget you have to share all of this with Shian, as she will present your idea to the class.