Ansel Adams
Description
- Who is the artist? Ansel Adams
- What is the title of the work? Monolith
- When was it created? 1927
- What is it made out of? (media)
- What is the size? 6 1/2 in x 8 1/2 in
- What is the setting of the work? Yosemite
- Is it additive, subtractive, or cast? Cast
- What is it? (include subject matter and note details) Monolith is the north face of Half Dome, the most difficult and unforgiving side of a mountain to venture.
- Analysis- Identify and describe the elements and principles of design that pertain to your piece:
- Line- The lines on the face of the mountain lead upwards towards the summit
- Color- Because the photo was taken in 1927, the photo was taken in black and white
- Shape
- Form
- Texture - the textures create a contrast between each other, with one side of half-dome being rocky and splintered, the other side however, is smooth and less menacing.
- Space
- Value
- Interpretation
- Is the piece realistic, non-objective, abstract? Realistic
- How do you feel when you look at the piece? Intimidated
- What viewer response does the piece evoke?
- What is the mood of the work? Gloomy
- Does the work tell a story? The story of time with the erosion of the north face of the mountain
- What do you think was the artist’s purpose for creating the piece? To show the beauty yet the lethality and dangerousness of nature.
- Judgement
- Do you like or dislike the piece? Why? I like this piece because it shows the more dangerous side to nature that most people wouldn't expect, but at the same time the beauty of nature as well.
- Is it, or should it be, an important piece in art history? It is an important photograph in landscape photography.
- How does the work fit into the historical time period in which it was created? yes because the photo was taken strictly in black and white in 1927.
- Has the piece had influence over other’s work?
- Does the title make sense to the artwork? How does the title relate? Yes, because a monolith is a single geographical feature consisting of stone or rock and that's exactly what half-dome is.
- Analysis- Identify and describe the elements and principles of design that pertain to your piece: