Week 9-Modernism and Post-Modernism

Claude Monet's 'Water Lillies' (1920) and Chuck Closes' 'Maggie' (1998)

Maggie, (1996), Oil on canvas, 30 x 24"
(76.2 x 61 cm), Photograph by Ellen Page Wilson, courtesy of PaceWildenstein, New York, © Chuck Close 

Self Portrait (1994). Chuck Close. Detail.

Water Lillies (1920) Claude Monet

Water Lillies (1920) Claude Monet.

 Both Claude Monet and Chuck Close were exploring paint, colour and human perception. Research the work of both artists in order to;

1. Outline the intentions of each artist.

2. Describe the techniques of each artist

3. Find 2 quotes about each artists work, and reference them correctly.

4. Note 3 similarities of the work of both artists.

5. What are some differences between the artist's work. (at least 3)

6. Describe your response to the work of both artists.

7. Add any other comments you would like.

8. Comment on other students' blogs.

www.whitecube.com/exhibitions/close/paintings-i/
http://www.moma.org/collection/object.php?object_id=80220 
http://www.worcesterart.org/Exhibitions/Past/close.html

This is the final blog posting for assessment, and must be completed by 31/5/11 10am.