Chapter 5- Space

In chapter five, the concept of space is discussed. There are many important concepts that come with the idea of space that help to create a three dimensional piece of art.
The first piece that I want to discuss in terms of space is from the Philadelphia Art Museum, one I have an annual pass to and therefore visit frequently. The Large Bathers by Paul Cezanne is a prime example of the use of one point linear perspective. The painting draws the viewers eye to the center where the main focus is located. He uses lines within the trees to accomplish this. The vanishing point is also visible in this work. You can see the horizon and your eye is drawn to it, creating depth. This is an example of a frontal view.

Paul Cezanne The Large Bathers Oil on Canvas

From a museum located internationally, I chose The Raft of Medusa by Théodore Géricault. This painting is located at the Louvre in Paris. This painting is a prime example of two-point linear perspective because you are drawn to more than one central point. The vantage point is not frontal like the earlier piece.

Théodore Géricault The Raft of Medusa Oil on Canvas

These painting, while both oil on canvas, encompass very different aspects of space. These are just two examples of how playing with space can create three dimensional effects.

I am very fortunate that the closest museum to my home is the Philadelphia Art Museum, one of the best in the country. Because of that, pieces that are made by artists all over the world are showcased. I find that major cities here inn the U.S. have works that challenge those overseas.