Jack Witt Art 200X Blog

       This is the work of William Blake (1757-1827) . In 1828, he began his book of line drawings depicting the Book of Job. I could not find information on where these were drawn, it is likely unknown. These drawings were full of prime examples of tone, shape, and mood. This particular piece, "When the Morning Stars Sang Together" , shows different elements of the story as parts of a whole. They are separated by Blake's representation of God.       At the bottom, you see Job, his wife, and their three friends looking upwards. There is strong contrast seen here. The background is very dark, which highlights the focus that is the faces of the five people. They are surrounded by what seems to be a cloud. This cloud has soft curves, as do all elements of this are of the work. These are organic shapes that help to give the feeling of peace (this work depicts the resolution of the story).     When I look at the depiction of God, I see that he has his arms outstretched. This m

       Hello, my name is Jack Witt. I live in Fairbanks Alaska, and am studying computer science at UAF. Completing ART 200X will fulfill one of my Bachelor of Arts GERs. I have a very scientific mind, and am studying art to help me relax and slow down to see the beauty that mankind has created. By studying art, I hope to learn how to design computer graphics that will be pleasing to look at.                                          image sourced from brittannica.com        This image shows the  Louvre Pyramid at Versailles in France. This work of art appeals to me because of the geometric brilliance it shows. It is something I would like to see in-person someday. To me, it feels simple, but captivating.      I do not see myself as an artist in the fine arts sense. I do not paint or draw much, but I did practice martial arts for nine years. This is a different kind of art from what I expect to be studying in this class, but it deserves it classification of "art" because it is