Female Artist!
Catherine Hemessen is a female artist of the northern Renaissance. In 1548, at Basel, she created the self portrait, labeled Self Portrait, of either gender. Catherine Hemessen’s artist connects to humanism because it is the focus on humans and individuality. Humanism is the primary focus on human importance and dignity. As her work connects to humanism, it shows that the times have adapted and women artist are becoming openly accepted. I find the Self Portrait appealing not only for the fact that she is a female artist who created the first self portrait, but because she put some thought into the painting. The painting is Hemessen sitting at her easel.
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You did a great job of providing the information and background of the work but I wish that it was a little more in depth with your thoughts on it. Like the presentation of the work is in darker, more melancholic colors that make it appealing to look at because of how much he face pops out against the dark colors. How does this work compare to other close ups of humans that other artists did during that time? Use this blog to your fullest advantage to criticize or embrace a piece of work. I also really enjoy this painting because even though it is focused on the artist as the main image, but almost overtaken in the background is the image the woman in the painting is drawing and what is written on the blackboard in the back. What things really stood out to you in this painting to make it as influential as it was? This was a good choice of work to analyze but I wish it was a little more in depth.
Hi!
I agree with the above commment that you did a great job of connecting your piece to humanism. I also agree that there could have been more depth about the artist, painting, where it was done, etc. I like the painting,my eyes are drawn to the painting she is completing in the piece. I am usualy more partial to paintings that look more realistic and proportioate, but I like the lighting in this piece. I don’t know why, but it intrigues me. I would like to have heard more of your opinions of the piece. Do you know what the writing on the painting says? Is it vital to understanding the piece, or maybe just a trademark of the artisit? Give a little more information, but other than that, good work.
Good luck with the class!
Bethany