What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The piece although si

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The description mentions xenophobic attacks and racism Asians experienced during the years when Covid 19 was at its peak

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The artist uses texture “thick impasto style”, and sharp lines to emphasize vibrant contrast, depicting tensions within the Manhattan neighborhood. There is a warm color scheme, with shades of yellow, red, orange, brown, and occasional views of green, blue etc. The variety in color palettes highlight the diversity of the neighborhood. One thing that stands out is the “stop Chinatown jail” which could be referring to the confinement of Asians because they were marginalized and attacked outside of their communities. Even though Covid already confines them within their homes, yet they feel confined to a small group of people who in society are viewed as the cause of global devastation

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

Stereotypes within communities that might seem harmless are detrimental to whole communities. Despite the already diverse background of the city, people fall victim to racial micro aggressions and outright racism due to circumstances out of their control.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

This was a pretty unique place to display the painting, because this section of the exhibition mostly features paintings with a cooler color palette, resembling more historical features in the earlier centuries rather than something as modern as 2 years ago.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

I see a very still, tranquil table of fruits!! While I don’t think one exact story is apparent, I feel like this was a good depiction of how normalized the luxury of fruit was and how fruit was considered on some civilizations/periods of time a sign of wealth.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

I see very muted colors, with highlights giving some fruit a glow that draws the audience into them first. They helped me make sense of the artwork because it gave the piece a sort of elegance that resonates with the wealthier class and the groups of every society that had the ability to be more extravagant and lavish with their way of living.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This really contrasts the type of art I’ve seen from the Classical Greek era, especially Golden Age Athens, as their style of painting was not as focused on food but on portraying figures of significance and key moments in their culture, like the painting of Socrates on his deathbed, for instance that tells an entirely different story of someone who also lived an eccentric, comfortable life.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

I really think the style of the painting, capturing still art in a very classy way, had to do with why the museum displayed this painting.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

we see 3 different sculptures of women, one leveled up high and the other two in a lower level. The text provided states that this is taken place where ritual was happening for a celebration

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

Some visual elements we captured was the light coming down on the top of the box to be more vibrant whereas the others have more shadows. We see different levels which make us feel that the woman above is meant to be more powerful then the other two as she looks more uplifted in her spirits and shows more height than the other two.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

We compared this to women’s rights movements. The different elements women fought for like voting and equal rights in workplaces. We also thought about what struggles women in high class face and we narrowed it down to image problems to fit the societal and environmental pressures that come with being wealthy. Keeping their composure on the surface to keep their image in society.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

We believe the museum placed this Art piece here because it is surrounded by other sculptures representing the same origin of ancient Egypt. It makes sense to keep the art pieces together in similar sections for the audience to make connections find similarities and comparisons.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The things we see going on in the art work is the Niagara falls and at the top of the falls we see waves crashing. In the background we also see a sunset that makes the sky appear orange. When the waves are crashing and the falls are descending it Emmits an illusion of a small cloud. The story being depicted is that life can be unpredictable at times and even though life can come crashing down on us it expresses to us that sometimes we need to focus on the small good things while facing obstacles since it will remind us that there is a end goal.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

Some visual elements we noticed was the lighting was different in the sunset while the lighting of the waves was darker compared to the lighting in the sunset. This caught our attention our attention because it highlighted the way chaos and peace can be represented. The scale of painting captured a huge and significant part of Niagara falls. Even though the scale failed to capture all of Niagara falls it did depict the important feature such as the sunset, waves crashing, the water fall and the small clouds moving in.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

Compared to other nature paintings this one revealed more clearer messages than other paintings. This was the painting in where we can see the lighting between half the painting was different compared to the other half. This painting was also well placed underneath the picture of the Brooklyn Bridge because it depicted the difference in nature after civilization was established and before it was established

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The choices the museum made for this display was the lighting since it helped the audience pay attention to the differences in the lighting of different part of the painting. The placement of the painting was well executed because it revealed a real life problem of how civilization has affected how much nature has changed due to the establishment of cities

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

Although this piece is simple in its nature, depicting a boy staring off I t

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

In this work of art I can see a portrait of a black woman looking to the side. She has her right arm on her waist almost as if she’s just waiting for the portrait to be over. Or something else that may not be so apparent at first glance. In her left hand she holds a bouquet of zinnias. The vibrant colors of the flowers which are red, yellow and orange are also apparent in her blue sundress. Poking out of the bouquet is a single pink flower that matches the also pink draped fabric in the background of the portrait. There is definitely a pattern visible in this piece. And with the facial expression the woman exudes, there is a story being portrayed.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There is a lot of vibrant color in this piece. The red, yellow, and orange color of the flowers that are repeated as a pattern on the woman’s dress easily stands out. The only single pink flower that matches with the fabric in the backdrop stands out. All these colors that pop out isolates the pendant the woman wears as well as her gaze into the distance. Focusing on these two factors significantly help me understand the story being told here.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This work of art compares to other stories and ideas I know about in terms of the way the flowers are actually symbolism and the gaze expresses a thousand words.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The museum was definitely meticulous in how they put this art work on display. Not only are the colors on the wall that this painting is placed on matches the color in the art work. But also, a deliberately placed explanation of what it means to “give flowers” to the left of the painting. The color of the wall enhances the art’s beauty overall, as it blends in and extends the art to the entire side of this wall. And the explanation helps convey the overall message of this work.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

The artwork depicts uneven waters deep in the ocean with nothing else around.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

There is a good use of perspective and depth in this painting that makes it look very realistic. The hyper accuracy of detail shows the flow and violence of the water while not adding additional outside elements to the piece

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

This piece of art is situated beneath two others that complete a series. It displays one of three layers of the human body: skin, muscle, bone. Each piece of art is impressive on its own, but come together to form a rather cohesive whole. The artist intended the three pieces to go together which is why they are positioned in this sequential format. In the top piece, which focuses on the skeletal layer, we can see an outline of the skin layer which proves connection between each layer. Most surprising was the fact that the pieces are all made using crayon.

What do you see going on in this work of art? Is there a story depicted?

In this work of art, three different statues of women are all intertwined with their hair. The story that it depicts is that they are interconnected with each other and with nature. It also depicts stoicism.

What different visual elements (ie: line, color, light, proportions, scale, composition, media type etc.) do you notice, and how do they help you make sense of the artwork?

The triangular positioning of the women portrays a strength, as the triangle is the strongest shape, and their positioning with their backs to each other demonstrates unity and community protection. The material, bronze, maintains the sculpture for centuries, showing generations of Black women the respect they should give themselves & their hair.

How does this object compare to other objects, stories, or ideas you already know about?

This object is more interactive compared to other pieces of art like paintinga. It has moving pieces, is more modern and our group believes it connects to Medusa and a tribute to the feminist movement.

What choices do you think the museum made about the object’s display?

The museum placed this object at the entrance of the room, captivating the attention of the passers. Just like we mentioned medusa earlier, this statue freezes you in your tracks so you can appreciate the power of femininity in different cultures.