For my third event, I went to the J. Paul Getty Center. One of the exhibitions on display was the Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister. The exhibition was made up of a collection of art which highlighted the history of the early Christian church. The displays were heavily influenced by math, technology, and art. A piece of artwork called “The Astronomers” highlighted astronomical measuring devices such as a telescope and globe. One of the primary characters highlighted in the piece was a Jesuit priest. The Jesuits were known for their emphasis on mathematics and education.
Unknown. “The Astronomers”. 1697-1705
In Week 2, Professor Desna defined linear perspective as a mathematical system for representing 3-dimensional space on a flat surface. Some of the art on the walls at the Getty were influenced by this mathematical method. German artist, Leo von Klenze, created an oil canvas called “Landscape with the Castle of Massa di Carrara”. The sign next to the painting stated that the “integration of landscape and man-made elements revealed the architect’s sensitivity to issues of spatial construction.” Leo von Klenze revealed the important relationship between math and art by highlighting spatial construction in his art.
Von
Klenze, Leo. “Landscape with the Castle of Massa di Carrara”. 1827.
The
theme of “Robotics and Art” was emphasized in a painting by Vincent van Gogh
called “Loom with Weaver”. Van Gogh
intentionally proportioned the loom to give the impression that it was
overwhelming the weaver. Van Gogh’s art
was heavily influenced by the Industrial Revolution and this painting would have
drawn strong emotions from its observers at the time of its creation.
Van Gogh, Vincent. “Loom with Weaver”. 1884.
Throughout the Getty Center, one could also see the relationship
between technology and art. At the push
of a button, observers can get a wealth of information about the history of
paintings and artwork. This use of
technology facilitates the transfer of information to observers. It also allows the observers to interact with
the artwork in order to feel more connected to the pieces at hand.
The Getty Center highlights a number of the relationships we
have discussed in lecture. By offering
seasonal exhibitions, the Getty Center attracts a large and diverse crowd of
observers. I would recommend the Getty
Center to anyone looking for a location to complete their Event requirement.
SOURCES:
“Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and
Cloister”. Web. 16 Nov. 2013. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCBZsidHzQM>.
Von Klenze, Leo. “Landscape with the Castle of Massa di
Carrara”. 1827.
Unknown. “The Astronomers”. 1697-1705.
Van Gogh, Vincent. “Loom with Weaver”. 1884.
Vesna, Victoria. “Mathematics-pt1-ZeroPerspectiveGoldenMean.mov”.
Cole UC online. Web. 17 Nov. 2013. <https://cole2.uconline.edu/courses/63226/wiki/unit-2-view?module_item_id=970424>.
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