Ansel Adam's Tree Stump And Mist: A Formal Analysis
ARTS103OL
Art Appreciation
A FORMAL ANALYSIS of
Ansel Adam’s
Tree, Stump and Mist,
North Cascades National Park
Instructor: Cheryl Knowles-Harrigan
Part I – Selection of the Art Object:
The intent of this paper is to make a Formal Analysis of Ansel Adam’s Tree, Stump and Mist for greater self- understanding and to be a better art appreciation critic. The work I have selected for this requirement will be explained and critiqued in depth to provide complete understanding. I will also include information that will provide insight into the artists’ background and what his artwork means to not only the art world, but the naturalist in all of us. Part II – Identification of the Art Object: …show more content…
He became a photographer, unofficially, for the United States park system ( Ansel Adams: Beyond Black and White par. 12).
2. Present an overview of the technological or scientific activities that has some bearing on the art object itself.
During the Progressive Era, the advancement of electricity was encouraged by President
Woodrow Wilson (Harnessing the Power of Innovation in the Progressive Era par 2.). In World
War 1, more troops died of influenza than of actual battle. The entire medical community had devoted itself to finding an effective treatment (Billings par 4). During WW 1, the rifle was making great advancement toward being the weapon of choice for soldiers that were in combat.
3. Explain, if important, the role and function of artists in general in the art object’s cultural and time period setting.
The role of photographer, for Ansel Adams, was one that he enjoyed his entire life. He started with photography as a child. He started with a Box Brownie camera taking pictures of creatures in tidal pools near his boyhood home. He was self-taught in this trade and had a keen eye for all things of nature. In the 1930’s and 40’s, there was a government funded program known …show more content…
They continued to live in Yosemite even after the death of Mr. Best. In the mean time they built a home close to Ansel’s parents. It was more of a studio for Ansel (Gherman page 47).
Ansel continued to study piano while learning the tricks of photography. He knew he would have to decide which he liked better because he could not keep the pace up for both. His trip to New Mexico and a discussion with Paul Strand helped him decide that photography was his real passion. Ansel went on to perfect his picture-taking technique and the development of those photos. He would become one of the most well-known photographers of nature of all times. Ansel Adams died April 22, 1984 in Carmel, California.
2. Discuss the specific historical event or cultural context in which the art object was produced:
World War II had started and Adams was rejected as a soldier because of his age (40 years old) and the fact that he had a wife and children. He decided that he would help the war effort
Art Appreciation
A FORMAL ANALYSIS of
Ansel Adam’s
Tree, Stump and Mist,
North Cascades National Park
Instructor: Cheryl Knowles-Harrigan
Part I – Selection of the Art Object:
The intent of this paper is to make a Formal Analysis of Ansel Adam’s Tree, Stump and Mist for greater self- understanding and to be a better art appreciation critic. The work I have selected for this requirement will be explained and critiqued in depth to provide complete understanding. I will also include information that will provide insight into the artists’ background and what his artwork means to not only the art world, but the naturalist in all of us. Part II – Identification of the Art Object: …show more content…
He became a photographer, unofficially, for the United States park system ( Ansel Adams: Beyond Black and White par. 12).
2. Present an overview of the technological or scientific activities that has some bearing on the art object itself.
During the Progressive Era, the advancement of electricity was encouraged by President
Woodrow Wilson (Harnessing the Power of Innovation in the Progressive Era par 2.). In World
War 1, more troops died of influenza than of actual battle. The entire medical community had devoted itself to finding an effective treatment (Billings par 4). During WW 1, the rifle was making great advancement toward being the weapon of choice for soldiers that were in combat.
3. Explain, if important, the role and function of artists in general in the art object’s cultural and time period setting.
The role of photographer, for Ansel Adams, was one that he enjoyed his entire life. He started with photography as a child. He started with a Box Brownie camera taking pictures of creatures in tidal pools near his boyhood home. He was self-taught in this trade and had a keen eye for all things of nature. In the 1930’s and 40’s, there was a government funded program known …show more content…
They continued to live in Yosemite even after the death of Mr. Best. In the mean time they built a home close to Ansel’s parents. It was more of a studio for Ansel (Gherman page 47).
Ansel continued to study piano while learning the tricks of photography. He knew he would have to decide which he liked better because he could not keep the pace up for both. His trip to New Mexico and a discussion with Paul Strand helped him decide that photography was his real passion. Ansel went on to perfect his picture-taking technique and the development of those photos. He would become one of the most well-known photographers of nature of all times. Ansel Adams died April 22, 1984 in Carmel, California.
2. Discuss the specific historical event or cultural context in which the art object was produced:
World War II had started and Adams was rejected as a soldier because of his age (40 years old) and the fact that he had a wife and children. He decided that he would help the war effort