Richard Misrach

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Landscape and the Sublime-week 6
'Untitled' (2002) Richard Misrach



Richard Misrach's photography reflects the concept of the Sublime, from the Enlightenment.


Research Misrach's work by reading about his intentions, and also by looking at the work. Then answer the following questions;


1. What and when was the Enlightenment?
2. Define the concept of the Sublime.
3. How did the concept of the Sublime come out of the Enlightenment thought?
4. Discuss the subject matter, and aesthetic (look) of Misrach's work to identify the Sublime in his work. Add some more images.
5. Identify some other artists or designers that work with ideas around the Sublime, from the Enlightenment era as well as contemporary artists.
6. How does Misrach's photography make you feel? Does it appeal to your imagination?
7. Add a Sublime image of your choice to your blog, which can be Art or just a Sublime photograph.

The Diamond Skull

Week 4- Damien Hirst and the diamond skull.
As we will be at Noho Marae at Awataha in week 4, this blog question is for week 4 and week 5.Research the art work of Damien Hirst, in particular his work 'For the love of God'(2008), a diamond encrusted skull.Discuss how Hirst's persona and work relate to the Renaissance concepts of Mercantillism and the (increased) status of the artist.
Posted by Julia at 1:52 AM
Labels: Damien Hirst, diamond encrusted skull, For the love of God, Mercantillism, status of the artist.

Leaf Litter

Week 3- Fiona Hall's work and Mercantillism

' Leaf Litter' (1999-2003)

'Tender' (2003-05)










Fiona Hall's contemporary work relates to the Renaissance concept of Mercantillism.

Research the two examples; 'Tender'(2003-05) and 'Leaf Litter'(1999-2003) to explain how they relate to this concept. First define mercantillism and explain how it has developed since the Renaissance. For each work you will need to describe the shape, form and materials of the work, and explain the ideas behind each example.

These works were part of an art show titled 'Force Field' which can be viewed in one of the exhibition spaces on Youtube - Part Three: Fiona Hall: Force Field.