Thursday, January 12, 2012

Duo Close Reading

Elements of Pictures:
- Color
- Character
- Space
- Lighting
- Brush Strokes




"Nighthawks" by Edward Hopper

Specific Observations:
- Bright main subject
- Stillness
- Detailed archetecture
- Empty
- Contrasted buildings
- Cool colors outside
- Warm colors inside
- Simple
- Outside abandonment
- Bored facial expression
- Shadows
- Gradual darkening (right to left)
- Silent awkwardness

Claim:
The simple, silent stillness illustrates the awkward relationship the four have together in the bar while the world outside of the bar as left them abandoned.

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