Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty is in the Neoclassical style. Neoclassical figures generally convey a sense of calm and restraint. Emotional expression is often subdued, reflecting the stoicism and rationality associated with classical Greek and Roman ideals.
Pouty face Liberty
When viewed from below, the Statue of Liberty has a different expression than when viewed straight on. From below, as her temple curves back, her eyes slope down. Her brows curve back, the shapes slope downward on the outside, angling upward at the bridge of the nose, giving her the appearance of being near tears.
She has a sad, pouty, pleading expression.
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When viewed straight on, her brows are straight. Her eyes are direct, with the focus of a warrier.
Until I saw this view, I had not realized the fierce intensity of our Lady Liberty.
Speaking of restraint, have you ever noticed the broken chains by her ankles?
The chains symbolize freedom and liberation from oppression. Liberty is a survivor.
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Some artworks were mentioned at the recent WTF Art History Lecture about Andy Warhol (IT WAS EFF-ING FABULOUS) last Saturday: artworks that I hadn’t seen before. You may have seen the Campbell’s soup cans and Marilyn Monroe series countless times, but have you seen these? Sunsets Warhol was a big fan of Joseph Albers, and …
I’d like to also mention Wendy Lumsdaine, for her stitch sketches. Every one of her posts has been a tondo! Inspired? There’s still time! Every doodle counts! Start where you are, and make something. Not a perfect something, just a something. Something is infinitely more than nothing, and that’s a big win for us …
A selection from Keith Pfeiffer’s Tiny Paintings Class Another word for Tiny Paintings is Thumbnails. Thumbnail sketches are often used to test out ideas, and making adjustments before launching into a big project. These itty bitty paintings are a series of low pressure color and composition experiments. This is one in a series of posts …
Liberty looks pissed
Designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the Statue of Liberty is in the Neoclassical style. Neoclassical figures generally convey a sense of calm and restraint. Emotional expression is often subdued, reflecting the stoicism and rationality associated with classical Greek and Roman ideals.
When viewed from below, the Statue of Liberty has a different expression than when viewed straight on. From below, as her temple curves back, her eyes slope down. Her brows curve back, the shapes slope downward on the outside, angling upward at the bridge of the nose, giving her the appearance of being near tears.
She has a sad, pouty, pleading expression.
–
When viewed straight on, her brows are straight. Her eyes are direct, with the focus of a warrier.
Until I saw this view, I had not realized the fierce intensity of our Lady Liberty.
Speaking of restraint, have you ever noticed the broken chains by her ankles?
The chains symbolize freedom and liberation from oppression. Liberty is a survivor.
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