Monday, April 16, 2012

Grant Wood

This painting has a calm feeling to it. It is a little dull but that makes it feel old. It seems like it is a cartoon rather than real life. There are very suddle shapes used it almost seems like it is made from clay. Like in the bushes and trees there is a repletion of shapes. This painting could be 3D but also could be flat at the same time. My favorite thing about this painting is the composition. Its laid out like a close up on a rose. The more i look at it, I can make out objects within the trees and fields. I chose this painting because it reminded me of the puzzles that my grandmother and I used to do. I can see how this was pleasing in this time period because it is just a releaf, clam, very plain.