Friday, November 23, 2012

The Gallery

Name: Art, Art, and more Art

Location: New York City

Run by: We the People of Crafton

Media: Paintings, Sketches, and Sculptures

The Exhibition

Title: Math, Science, and Art

Artists:

  • Masaccio
  • Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Rafael
  • Michelangelo
  • Rembrant
  • Joseph Wright of Derby
  • Thomas Eakins
  • Vassily Kandinsky
  • Umberto Boccioni
  • Frida Kahlo
Exhibition Statement: The purpose of this exhibition is to bridge the gap between math and science and art. These two ends of the social spectrum have been separated in minds of most people; however, are they truly separate? This exhibition aims to abolish this separation and to unite the two extremes of the human mind.

Holy Trinity (Katie)

Masaccio
Holy Trinity
Fresco
21' 10 5/8" x 10' 4 3/4 "
1424-1427

The Fetus and Lining of the Uterus (Katie)

Leonardo Da Vinci
The Fetus and Lining of the Uterus 
Pen ink with wash and black and red chalk
1' x 8 5/8"
1511-1513

School of Athens (Marie)

Rafael
School of Athens
Fresco
19' x 27'
1509-1511

Creation of Adam (Marie)

Michelangelo
Creation of Adam
Fresco
9' 2" x 18' 8"
1511-1512

Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp (Chingy)

Rembrant
Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp
Oil on canvas
5' 3 3/4" x 7' 1 1/4 "
1632

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orey (Cheyenne)

Joseph Wright of Derby
A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery
Oil on canvas
4' 10" x 6' 8"
1763-1765


The Gross Clinic (Jobany)


Thomas Eakins
The Gross Clinic
Oil on canvas
8' x 6' 6"
1875

Improvisation 28 (Anthony)

Vassily Kandinsky
Improvisation 28
Oil on canvas
3' 7 7/8" x 5' 3 7/8"
1912

Unique Forms of Continuity in Space (Anthony)

Umberto Boccioni
Unique Forms of Continuity in Space
Bronze
3' 7/8" x 2' 10 7/8" x 1' 3 3/4"
1913


The Two Fridas (Joshua)


Frida Kahlo
The Two Fridas
Oil on canvas
5' 7" x 5' 7"
1939



Conclusion

Throughout this project we have discovered that it is rather difficult to find artists that match the theme of the gallery; especially if the artists have to be within certain criteria. We also learned that it is really important to understand the painting and how it fits into the topic as well as being able to explain why that art work belongs within the theme. Researching the artists and their paintings came quite naturally whereas matching the paintings with the theme was a little more challenging. Throughout this project we also had to deal with logistical problems such as finding time to meet with all the "curators" in order to collaborate on the progression of the exhibit. However, despite the challenges and difficulties, we enjoyed being the curators due to the freedom involved with selecting the art works as well as getting the opportunity to research certain works in more depth. Despite each artist having their own experiences and motivations for painting, sketching, or sculpting, we found that the underlying common theme in all these works is to transmit a message or idea through the utilization of math and science in art.