Yesterday on April 1st I visited the Wadsworth in Hartford, CTHere is a little History on the Wadsworth that I found very interesting:
The Wadsworth Antheneum is the oldest public art museum here in Connecticut. It is located in what is call the historical downtown Hartford area. It was founded by Daniel Wadsworth in 1842. Since the museum has opened it has a long standing traditions of always being first to acquire pieces from famous artist.
My Visit:
When I got to the museum I had the privilege of trying to find parking. As I walked from my parking space I walked up the side of the building and I never notice how huge this building was. I have live in Hartford my 
whole life and I can only remember going to this museum all of one time in grade school. As I got in to the museum I saw a man sitting off to my left. I asked him questions and he pointed me to the front desk. When I got to the front desk I simply explain to the lady why I was there and she told me that see had a student come in for the same assignment the day before. She told me that my fee would be $5. so I paid my fee and she handed me a map so that I would know how to get around the museum. Then I proceeded back to the security guard to sign a document so that I could use my camera in the museum as long as it didn't have the flash on. After all of this I then proceed to enter the museum I saw many paintings but none that captured my eye right way. However While I was on the first floor I saw a painting from a distant that really peaked my interest. 
As you see on you left the painting I selected has so many bright colors that would draw anyone from a distance. This piece of art was created by John Biggers Born Gastonia, North Carolina, 1924 Died Houston Texas, 2001. It is entitled Band of Angels; Weaving the seventh word, 1992-1993. It is on an oil and acrylic canvas. It is part of the Ella Gallup Summer and Mary Catlin Summer collection fund, 1993.16. The paint represents, "everyday life and as spiritual connections to an African heritage." John Biggers.... I thought the picture was very insightful. It showed so much detail as to what the artist was trying to depict. He is showing the African women hard at work. what are they doing? Well they are build a whole new world where they have a new moon, new sun, new stars. I almost think they are making a world free of crime a whole new world without all impurities. I think the water is a symbol of peace. I think it is saying that this new world that is being built is the essence of peace and free will, and happiness. Water is very calming to me so I think this world that they are building will be a calm and it will have solitary atmosphere. The next couple of pieces that caught my eye were in the Religious section of the museum. 
The first one was of "The Crucifixion" by Bernard van Orley Flemish, c. 1488-1541 c. 1515-20. This is an oil on panel painting This piece is also apart of The Ella Gallup Summer and Mary Catlin Sumner Collection Fund, 1939.429. Being that it was Sunday and I attend church every Sunday I was very happy to see that they did have a Religious section in the museum. This picture captured my eye because first it is a picture of the crucifixition but secondly the colors. I've seen many picture of this but never with some much thought put into. When looking at this picture the artist really captured the pain and agony of hanging on the cross. He really emphasized on the people who were standing around looking. It made me really think about the crucifixition and everything I have been taught from a child and even what I am being taught now. I felt really drawn to this picture because I really knew a lot about the story. The next picture that I really connected with is below. This picture is legendary, or at least John the Baptist is a well know biblical
story. I actually was able to look at the picture and know right way that this was a picture of Herod the king and Salome with John the Baptist head on a charger. Here is a brief story for this picture. It was King Herod's birthday and Salome the daughter of Herodias was aked to dance for the King. Because Salome dance so well King Herod asked her what did she want. He told her that she could have anything she wanted. Salome didn't know what to ask so she went and asked her mother what should she ask for. Her mother told her to ask for John the Baptist Head on a charger. When Salome told King Herod what she wanted he was very sorry but he had to keep his word so, he told all those who were at the feast to bring John The Baptist Head on a Charge. (St. Matthew 14:1-36) I am very surprised at everything I saw at the museum. Who would have ever thought that I would really find a lot of interesting exhibits at the museum. I can remember when I was a kid we always were so bore at the museum. I mean you might have found at least one exhibit to keep your attention for a while but I know my attention was keep more than a few minutes on yesterday. I really enjoy my visit at this museum. I always thought that the museum was old and not well kept but I found out differently yesterday. I do look forward to visiting my next schedule museum. I am really looking forward to the outcome of this class.
whole life and I can only remember going to this museum all of one time in grade school. As I got in to the museum I saw a man sitting off to my left. I asked him questions and he pointed me to the front desk. When I got to the front desk I simply explain to the lady why I was there and she told me that see had a student come in for the same assignment the day before. She told me that my fee would be $5. so I paid my fee and she handed me a map so that I would know how to get around the museum. Then I proceeded back to the security guard to sign a document so that I could use my camera in the museum as long as it didn't have the flash on. After all of this I then proceed to enter the museum I saw many paintings but none that captured my eye right way. However While I was on the first floor I saw a painting from a distant that really peaked my interest. 
As you see on you left the painting I selected has so many bright colors that would draw anyone from a distance. This piece of art was created by John Biggers Born Gastonia, North Carolina, 1924 Died Houston Texas, 2001. It is entitled Band of Angels; Weaving the seventh word, 1992-1993. It is on an oil and acrylic canvas. It is part of the Ella Gallup Summer and Mary Catlin Summer collection fund, 1993.16. The paint represents, "everyday life and as spiritual connections to an African heritage." John Biggers.... I thought the picture was very insightful. It showed so much detail as to what the artist was trying to depict. He is showing the African women hard at work. what are they doing? Well they are build a whole new world where they have a new moon, new sun, new stars. I almost think they are making a world free of crime a whole new world without all impurities. I think the water is a symbol of peace. I think it is saying that this new world that is being built is the essence of peace and free will, and happiness. Water is very calming to me so I think this world that they are building will be a calm and it will have solitary atmosphere. The next couple of pieces that caught my eye were in the Religious section of the museum. 
The first one was of "The Crucifixion" by Bernard van Orley Flemish, c. 1488-1541 c. 1515-20. This is an oil on panel painting This piece is also apart of The Ella Gallup Summer and Mary Catlin Sumner Collection Fund, 1939.429. Being that it was Sunday and I attend church every Sunday I was very happy to see that they did have a Religious section in the museum. This picture captured my eye because first it is a picture of the crucifixition but secondly the colors. I've seen many picture of this but never with some much thought put into. When looking at this picture the artist really captured the pain and agony of hanging on the cross. He really emphasized on the people who were standing around looking. It made me really think about the crucifixition and everything I have been taught from a child and even what I am being taught now. I felt really drawn to this picture because I really knew a lot about the story. The next picture that I really connected with is below. This picture is legendary, or at least John the Baptist is a well know biblical
story. I actually was able to look at the picture and know right way that this was a picture of Herod the king and Salome with John the Baptist head on a charger. Here is a brief story for this picture. It was King Herod's birthday and Salome the daughter of Herodias was aked to dance for the King. Because Salome dance so well King Herod asked her what did she want. He told her that she could have anything she wanted. Salome didn't know what to ask so she went and asked her mother what should she ask for. Her mother told her to ask for John the Baptist Head on a charger. When Salome told King Herod what she wanted he was very sorry but he had to keep his word so, he told all those who were at the feast to bring John The Baptist Head on a Charge. (St. Matthew 14:1-36) I am very surprised at everything I saw at the museum. Who would have ever thought that I would really find a lot of interesting exhibits at the museum. I can remember when I was a kid we always were so bore at the museum. I mean you might have found at least one exhibit to keep your attention for a while but I know my attention was keep more than a few minutes on yesterday. I really enjoy my visit at this museum. I always thought that the museum was old and not well kept but I found out differently yesterday. I do look forward to visiting my next schedule museum. I am really looking forward to the outcome of this class.
Other exhibits that caught my eye:
3 comments:
Charmaine like allows you have a way with words. Not only did you post great pictures, but you provided just the right about of information for them.
Hi Charmaine,
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. You communicated your enthusiasm for the pieces you discovered and wrote about.
Do look up information about the artist and try to place the art in context of a style or movement.
Keep up your enthusiasm!
I enjoyed your visit to the wadsworth. It was very good and it helped me to share your experience. you choose some great pieces, a few of them were actually my favorites as well.
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