Brancusi sought to simplify and purify his forms. Discuss how ...

[penguins]

Brancusi sought to simplify and purify his forms. Discuss how Brancusi used tangible objects and created sculpture that conveyed the pure idea of the subject. Cite examples to support your answer.
 
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Question 2

Consider Vincent van Gogh's work The Starry Night, included in this chapter of the text. Explain which function of art this work best fulfilled for the artist and the function it best fulfills for you as a viewer.
 
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[leannegxo]

Answer to Question 1

Brancusi wanted to give form to the essence of an object three-dimensionally and go beyond abstracted sculpture to invite viewer meditation.

Answer to Question 2

Responses will vary as this question requires personal subjective feedback. Students should mention that Van Gogh sought to express his personal feelings as he stood on the outskirts of a small village in France and looked up at the night sky. Van Gogh had become intrigued by the belief that people journeyed to a star after their death, and that there they continued their lives.

[penguins]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ryhom]

Gracias!