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Artists as Observers

Artists as Observers. Roots of Drawing. J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851). John Ruskin 1818-1900. Championed Turner and later the Pre-Raphaelites he emphasised the connections between nature, art and society. principal role of the artist is "truth to nature“

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Artists as Observers

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  1. Artists as Observers Roots of Drawing

  2. J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851)

  3. John Ruskin 1818-1900 • Championed Turner and later the Pre-Raphaelites • he emphasised the connections between nature, art and society. • principal role of the artist is "truth to nature“ • warning about the moral and spiritual health of society • Response to capitalism, industrialisation, pollution – first environmentalist? • cultural achievements had been compromised, and its society corrupted, by the decline of true Christian faith. Instead of revering the divine, Renaissance artists honoured themselves, arrogantly celebrating human sensuousness. • Loss of faith? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyPEnj3Gsco ruskin as observer • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiEjqnqvEO4 – why ruskin is important

  4. John Ruskin, Capital 36 of the Ducal Palace, Venice (1849–52), graphite and wash on white laid paper John Ruskin, Moss and Wild Strawbeny, c.1850 (pencil)

  5. John Everett Millais, Ophelia, 1851 https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/asset-viewer/ophelia/-wGU6cT4JixtPA?projectId=art-project

  6. Ernst Haeckl – 1834 - 1919

  7. Charles Darwin 1809-1882

  8. Michael Landy • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY_t2cwJQnw • The secret history of drawing ( 4 parts) • Watch them! • Landy starts at 51.15 • http://www.tate.org.uk/context-comment/video/tateshots-michael-landy

  9. Drawing • Weed,rock,plant • Careful observation, • Pencil • Ink wash and fineliner • Homework – start drawing of a family member

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