During my visit at The Dallas Museum Of Art I came to a revelation that I had stepped into a building with a world of its own. When I proceeded to my first exhibit I was, honestly, mildly amused. As I examined the room filled with artwork decorating the walls, I could not locate a painting that would seize my attention until; I walked through the door and into another part of the exhibit. In this room I saw a painting that did just that, ravished my senses, but unbeknown to me this would be a regular occurrence for the duration of my visit. Walking through the different exhibits was captivating, with some causing me to feel deep emotion in just observing them. The sculptures were magnificent being able to pay close advertency to the detail. I immensely enjoyed my time at the Dallas Museum Of Art and look forward to going back.
The first piece of artwork I selected was “Lise in a White Shawl”. I selected this work of art because as soon as I laid eyes upon her it seemed as thoug
My whole perspective of artwork has forever been altered. I really now appreciate the time and effort that artist insert into their paintings. Going to the Dallas Museum of Art was a very enlightening experience that I’m sure I will enjoy time and time again.
The third and final piece of artwork I selected was “The Witches” by Walter McEwen. This particular painting is a depiction of a 17th century Salem witch trial. It shows three women being charged for witchcraft and there’s a woman in the middle begging the accused woman to repent, but she refuses. So much detail encompasses this entire portrait from frame end to frame end. The dresses the townsfolk and accused witches wore seemed so realistic as if it had a life of its own. The facial features of the middle witch appeared so distraught as if she had relinquished all hope and is now about to face death. To the right of the accused woman approach several priest to deliver her to death. The priest holds lanterns, which look illuminated on the canvas.
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