Surrealistic Artists Research

Artist’s Name:

·         Joan Miro

·         Maurice Tabard

Title of Artwork & Date of Work: 1964 Bleu by Joan Miro

·          1960’s Haunting and Surreal photo by Maurice Miro

 

Description:

·         He did works in sculpture, painting, and worked as a ceramist. Much of his influence came from the scenic seaside town, and the distinct style that he found in the area.

·         Tabard was one of the leading photographers of the surrealist movement, which he entered under the influence of his friend, the American photographer Man Ray.

Analysis:

·         Focuses on a variety of influences, and different trends including a variety of bright colors that were common in his area. He added shapes that were commonly used in the cubism art form.

·          His photo-montages, double exposures and solarized prints from the late 1920s and 1930s made him a visionary artist.

Interpretation:

·         Applying colors how words shape poems and how notes shape music 

·         At an early age, Maurice Tabard studied fabric design at his father's silk manufacturing plant in France. This is why you would see many fabrics in his photos, to express his love of fashion.

Judgment: Make a personal decision about the artworks degree of success and an example of why you feel the way you do.

·         I think Joan Miro’s artwork is successful. The reasoning and thought behind his work compliments what he is trying to communicate to the viewer. Using bright colors attracts attention, and this is what he used to do so.  

·         The Contrast within Maurice’s photography really shows the Haunting and Surreal effect of his work. Most of his pictures were in black and white (1920’s-30’s) and this added to his cause.

 

·         Both of these artists were born in the same time period. They were also influenced by foreign art such as French, Spanish and American photography. However, what made these two artists so different was their interpretation of surreal photography. Miro was more of a bright and vivid artist while Maurice was a black and white with low contrast type of artist.