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 second piece of artwork I selected was “Ugolino And His Children”. This particular piece was a sculpture made by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux and was a created scene from the book “Dante’s Inferno”. Consigned to the ninth circle, second ring of hell in Dante’s Inferno, Ugolino is punished with all consuming hunger. Carpeaux dramatizes Ugolino’s anguish as his sons offer to sacrifice themselves to stave off his hunger. After understanding the concept and looking upon the sculpture it was amazing. You can see the pain that the father is experiencing all throughout his body. His face showcases such mental suffering and affliction with the thought of consuming his children. The feet on the sculpture were detailed enough to show the strain in the t
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