The piece uses illuminating values to make certain parts stand out and stimulate the brain. Overall, this piece encompasses the culture shift of the era in which it was created.
Visual Elements & Principles of Design.
Specific themes when analyzing a piece of art must be considered. One can look to the basic themes of art when considering a work that appeals to them. For example, what are the storytelling elements? Is there a relation to the piece or artist to politics and social order? In the case of "Homage to Schroder-Sonnenstern," specific themes and visual elements must be considered before coming to a valid conclusion. The texture of this piece in particular appears to be smooth, with flowing lines creating intentional shapes.
Hundertwasser's artistic vision deals with environmentalism and philosophy. The piece currently being dealt with exerts the use of bright color, the implication of humans in nature and the rejection of generic straight lines. The reason for one to believe the implication of human relationship with nature is the fact that the most dominant color of the piece is green. Different shades of green are shown, as well as other colors implying nature, such as blue, orange and tones of yellow. One can conclude that the colors and varying shades Hunderwasser uses within this particular piece are earthy. Overall, the use of color within the piece are vibrant and intense, all applying to Hundertwasser's particular artistic style.
The form found within the artwork expresses what Hundertwasser calls "transautomatism," or focusing mainly on the experience of the viewer instead of the artist himself. It is through this piece that Hundertwasser puts transautomatism to work. For example, no straight lines are featured in this piece. The lack of straight lines allows the viewer to have a more psychedelic experience because it strays away from formality and structure.
