I believe that with the knowledge that I gained this semester, I can better appreciate the art. I now understand the trials and tribulations that this culture had to go through and why they want to preserve their lifestyles. I can now understand the uniqueness of the art.
Rodolfo Morales
De mantelos largos
Dressed to the Nines, 1994
2. Rodolfo Morales' artwork relates to the topics we studied this summer because most of his artwork depicts indigenous people of Latin America. In week 3 of our studies, we all had to choose a native culture to research. Morales' art is a visual depiction of the life of these people we studies. Another important aspect of his work is that he usually draws women in rural areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodolfo_Morales
Artwork title: De mantelos largos, Dressed to the Nines, 1994
Location: http://www.molaa.com/n_exhibitions_permanent_collection.html
Connection: I came across this piece of work while exploring the MoLAA website. This piece of work relates to my study of humanities because it gives you a look into the lives of native women of Latin America.
Observation: The subject of this work is two women. In the painting, other than the women, there is a building (possibly a Cathedral), two angels, and a pair of hands. The work is made of paint. The artist uses many bright colors and a sort of fantasy-like type of drawing.
Interpretation: What I think this painting is saying is that no matter what happens in life, God (the church being used as an example of God) is always there for His people.
Judgement: I chose this piece of art because the angels caught my eye. I love artwork with angels in it. I feel that this piece of work has a strong message about religion and the church. I feel this way because I know that the Latin Culture is big into religion (every area has their own beliefs) and it would make sense that a religous painting would come from Latin America.
Questioning: I know that this artist draws native women, but I would like to know what the extra set of hands represents.