Gallery Name :
Jesus The Christ
Location:
Anaheim Convention Center
Curator:
Cameron Meador, put on by Meador Exhibits
Type:
This exhibit will feature Christian artwork. Each piece will be a depiction of different events in the life of Christ. This exhibit will feature all types of art ranging from altarpieces to murals on convent walls. All with the purpose however, to allow the viewers to have a deeper insight into the life of Christ through timeless art.
Monday, May 20, 2013
Jesus the Christ
Welcome to the exhibit
Jesus the Christ
This exhibit will feature :
- Simone Martini
- Carl Heinrich Bloch
- Gentile da Fabriano
- Masaccio
- Leonardo Davicni
- Duccio Di Buoninsegna
- Pico Della Francesca
- Rogier Van Der Weyden
- Giotto Di Bondone
- Andrea Mantegna
Here you will taken on a journey throughout the life of Christ as you study these timeless paintings. This Exhibit features some of the best artists this world has known. Each has been chosen for their ability to properly capture the grandness of Christ's life. The pieces will take you throughout Christ's life, highlighting major events that happened along the way. One need not be a Christian to enjoy this exhibit, for the color and timeless techniques utilized will capture the eye of any art enthusiast.
The Annunciation
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| Simone Martini, Annunciation, tempera and gold leaf on wood, 10' 1" x 8' 8 3/4" ca. 1333 |
"A pupil of Duccio, Martini was instrumental in the creation of the International Style. Its
hallmarks are elegant shapes, radiant color, flowing line, and weightless figures in golden,
spaceless settings." Fred S. Kleiner
This piece was the altar centerpiece in the Siena Cathedral, in Siena, Italy. It is a representation of when the angel Gabriel appeared to the virgin Mary to announce that she would have a child. The golden colors and the fine robe that Mary is wearing is a representation that she is the queen of heaven.
I chose this painting because it is where the story begins here on this earth. The visitation by the angel Gabriel to the pure Mary I feel is the perfect way to begin my exhibit about the life of Jesus the Christ.
The Birth of Christ
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| Carl Heinrich Bloch, The Birth of Christ, 38" x 34", oil on copper plate, ca 1876 |
"Through your art you add a new step to your Jacob-ladder into immortality."- Carl Heinrich Bloch. He believed that through his art he could become immortal, and through his paintings of the Savior, he could also be in good standings with God.
In this painting it shows Christ in his humble beginnings. It is before the magi arrive, and the Shepards have arrived to pay respect to the King of Kings. Christ is the only source of light in the painting and i feel that this really is a good representation of Christ's purpose in his life.
I chose this painting because it really exemplifies humility. It is before the magi come laden with gifts; therefore, the beautiful simplicity of Christs simple birth can be enjoyed by all.
Adoration of the Magi
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| Gentile da Fabriano, Adoration of the Magi, tempera on wood, 9' 11" x 9' 3" ca. 1423 |
"The altar-piece, with its elaborate gilded Gothic frame, is testimony to Strozzi’s
lavish tastes. So too is the painting itself, with its gorgeous surface and sumptuously costumed kings, courtiers, captains, and retainers accompanied by a menagerie of exotic animals. Gentile portrayed all these elements in a rainbow of color with extensive use of gold." - Fred S. Kleiner
This altarpeice was created for a chapel in Santa Trinità in Florence. The piece tells the story of the Magi that came to visit Christ and to give him the gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. In the painting it is designed so that Christ is the main source of light in the painting.
I chose this piece because it is a good representation of the glory in which Christ is depicted throughout the art world. It is made with such fine materials, and there is a lot going on in the painting; however, the attention is still drawn to the child.
Tribute Money
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| Masaccio, Tribute Money, Fresco, 8' 4 1/8" x 19' 7 1/8",ca. 1424-1427 |
Tommaso di ser Giovanni di Mone Cassai ( Masaccio) died at the young age of 27. (1401-1428).
It is beleived that no artist contributed as much to a new art style in such a short period time as did Masaccio. He did not follow in the footsteps of his teacher yet explored the artistic world in search of his own style.
"Masaccio’s figures recall Giotto’s in their simple grandeur, but they convey a greater psychological and physical credibility. He modeled his figures with light coming from a source outside the picture." Fred S. Kleiner
This painting was made in the Brancacci Chapel, Santa Maria del Carmine, in Florence, Italy. It is a depiction of one of Christ's many miracles. When confronted about taxes, Christ instructs his apostle Peter to search the mouth of a fish, where he finds a coin and is able to pay the taxes required.
This painting is one of many that represents the miracles that were performed by Christ. I chose a painting that showed a miracle of Christ to represent his earthly ministry.
The Last Supper
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| Leonardo Davinci, The Last Supper, Tempera and oil on plaster, 13' 9" x 29' 10" ca. 1495-1498 |
"Christ has just announced that one of his disciples will betray him, and each one reacts. Christ is both the psychological focus of Leonardo’s fresco and the focal point of all the converging perspective lines."- Fred S. Kleiner
This mural was done for the rectory in the convent of Santa Maria Delle Grazie in Milan Italy. The mural covers an entire wall in the rectory. The mural is a representation of the last supper where Christ introduced the sacrament to his disciples just before he went to suffer in the garden of Gethsemane. Unfortunately the mural is in bad condition due to the experimental materials used in its creation.
I chose the last supper because it was one of the last major teaching opportunities Christ had with his disciples before his crucifixion. I feel that this piece is a nice segway into the pieces that follow.
Betrayal of Christ
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| Duccio Di Buoninsegna, Betrayal of Christ, tempera and gold leaf on wood, 1' 10 1/2" x 3' 4" ca 1309-1311 |
"On the back of the Maestà,Duccio painted a religious drama in which the actors display a variety of individual emotions. Duccio here took a decisive step toward the humanization of religious subject matter."- Fred S. Kleiner
The Betrayal of Christ was originally painted for the Siena Cathedral, in Siena Italy. This piece of art depicts the betrayal of Christ. The painting is able to capture many of the events that took place on that dark night. It shows the kiss given to Christ by Judas as a sign to the guards, also it shows Peter cutting off the ear of one of the guards in attempt to protect Christ. It is interesting to notice that Christ along with the other apostles are represented with halos; however, both Judas and Peter do not have one. I feel this is so because Judas fell from apostleship with the betrayal, and it is believed that Peter sinned that same night when he denied the Christ thrice.
I chose this painting mainly for the story told. I feel that this is a wonderful representation of the night Christ was betrayed and i feel that this topic is vital to the Flow of my exhibit. I mean to tell a story and this painting helps me do so.
Flagellation of Christ
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| Pico Della Francesca, Flagellation of Christ, oil and tempera on wood, 1' 11 1/8" x 2' 8 1/4" ca, 1455-1465 |
"The identification of the foreground figures continues to elude scholars. They appear to discuss the biblical tragedy that takes place in Pilate’s palace, which Piero rendered in perfect perspective."- Fred S. Kleiner
This painting is a representation of when Christ was presented to Pountius Pilot to be tried. It also tells of how Christ was whipped before he was crucified.This painting however, is famous because of the attention that was given to make sure of the paintings geometric exactness.
I chose this painting because of how it is designed. When looking at the painting Christ is towards the back, placing him almost out of reach. This caused me to think of what i might have been like for the apostles to be forced to stand and watch their master be tortured. I feel that this painting once again brings the events of Christ's life to life for the viewer.
Deposition
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| Rogier Van Der Weyden, Deposition, Oil on Wood, 7' 5 2/8" x 8' 7 1/8", ca. 1435 |
"Deposition resembles a relief carving in which the biblical figures act out a drama of passionate sorrow as if on a shallow theatrical stage. The emotional impact of the painting is unforgettable."- Fred S. Kleiner
The original is located in Louvain Belgium. The artist depicted the people in this painting to show maximum movement. The fact that the people are painted close together adds to the idea of shared anguish do to the death of Christ.
This painting is a representation of thee crucifixion of Christ. I chose this painting because I feel it expresses such pure emotion. This detailed representation of Christ I feel adds perfectly to the emotional element I seek in this exhibit.
Lamentation
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| Giotto Di Bondone, Lamentation, Fresco, 6' 6 3/4" x 6' 6 3/4", ca. 1305 |
"In this fresco painted in several sections, Giotto used the diagonal slope of the rocky
landscape to direct the viewer’s attention toward the head of the sculpturesque figure
of the dead Christ."-Fred S. Kleiner
Located in the Arena Chapel in Padua, Italy, this painting is a representation of Christ's death. It tells of the lamenting that took place not only here on earth but also in the heavens. It was
This painting continues the story of Christ. I chose this painting because I feel it is a wonderful representation of Christ's grandeur, and shows that he truly was loved both on Earth and in Heaven.
Foreshortened Christ
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| Andrea Mantegna, Foreshortened Christ, Tempera on Canvas, 2' 2 3/4" x 2' 7 7/8" ca. 1500 |
"In this work of overwhelming emotional power, Mantegna presented both a harrowing study of a strongly foreshortened cadaver and an intensely poignant depiction of a biblical tragedy." - Fred S. Kleiner
This painting is believed to be one of Mantegna's last pieces. This piece is such a masterpiece because it exemplifies true artistic skill in the category of perspective. The artist understood that Christ's feet and legs must be painted smaller so that they would not take up most of the painting. Thus the focus is on the upper half of the painting rather than simply Christ's feet.
This painting connects to the theme of "Jesus the Christ" because of its representation to a major biblical event, and an extremely impact-full event in the life of Christ.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Conclusion
This project has proven to be very interesting. It was a good experience searching through images that I felt were most appropriate for my given topic "Jesus the Christ". There are many wonderful pieces of art that have been created overtime; however, what proved most difficult for me in my search was compiling sufficient information about the artist. I found that the further i went back in history searching for paintings, the
information i was able to find. I feel that this is the case because art was a form of preserving history. Whereas in today's society we are so accustomed to seeing images each and every day.
One aspect that i truly enjoyed in creating this exhibition was the story i was able to tell through the paintings. I understand now what a curator must think of as he/she creates an exhibition. In the beginning I thought it was as simple as compiling similar paintings; however, I have learned that one must have vision when something such as this is created.
Throughout this course I have been taught that art is everywhere. This theme was reiterated throughout this project as i learned to be artistic even in the way i compiled art. I feel I was able to find pieces that highlight Christ's life. It was a good experience creating this project because it forced me to realize that even I can find joy in curating an art exhibit.
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