Art
Arts serve several purposes in society, and such explain the reason for the preservation of the same. The knowledge of the significance of the creation explains the reason the monumental men like Kirstein and Posey saved some of the artifacts during the Second World War. The decision arose from affection and the desire to rescue the arts that connect generations. The same idea should guide the preservation of Roy Lichtenstein’s works as the Drowning Girl, Whaam! and House 1. The artwork Drowning Girl that stands out for its uniqueness. Visitors to the Museum of Modern Art, New York City, where the artwork is stored, considers the comical presentation an integral source of inspiration in an investigation of ways of contextualizing the past. The source is equally symbolic to artist intending to exploit art principles in producing monumental piece.one can impose the image on a historic building in New York. The observation of the features of Lichtenstein’s iconic creation indicates that the piece communicates diverse messages. One of the messages is reminding the people of the historical connection of the past life of women with the present. Subsequently, the artwork conveys information on the cultural perception of the masses that defined the outlook of the social landscape in the era of presentation. The same work is a source of inspiration for artists interested in exploiting satire in creativity. The composers can infer to the piece as a benchmark for producing iconic pieces. In this presentation, the paper explores the works of Lichtenstein title Drowning Girl to enhance understanding of the significance of the pieces and the reason for considering it as a source worthy preserving.
The piece for selection for preservation is Lichtenstein’s Drowning Girl. The composition is an iconic image. The New York-born American artists composed the artwork intentionally to convey messages on the needs to embrace romanticism. The art equally expresses the use of rhythm, emphasis and balance among many other art principles. The artist had the reputation of exploiting diverse print like techniques in communication to the public. The satirical messages sought to evoke people to address issues affecting the majority. Drowning Girl equally highlights Lichtenstein’s preference for using bright colors. He popularized the technique in the piece (Collins 63). His role in the selection of flat surfaces that enhanced the durability of the sources contributes to the consideration of the artwork for preservation. The background history of the character indicates that he began to exude passion in creating pieces as a student at Ohio University. Following interruptions of study during the Second World War, he resorted to working on arts that communicated messages on love. The artists infused classical technique in the composition of the portraits of men and women during the period. The approach contributed to his adoration among peers and upcoming artist of the time. He was preserving American history indirectly. After the war, the commitment of the artist in composing images on love and family relation issues explains the reason exploration of his background is necessary for the comprehension of the factors that contributed to his rise to prominence. The review of the artists is equally significant in contextualizing the role of arts in the preservation of modern history. As noted, his artworks highlight the connection between the present and the past as well as the role of arts in the preservation of history.
An overview of the Lichtenstein’s Drowning Girl indicates that the image stands out as a great American composition in building in New York City. The outlook of the shape of the structure expresses the creativity in graffiti that makes it worth adoring. The art portrays diverse elements of cultural production that leads to its uniqueness. The incorporation of line, color, and texture to convey the expression of the face of a girl depict the cultural influence of Americans in the post-war era. The integration of the elements of arts that includes color and line also communicate the interest in adhering to the basis that guides the creation of artworks. He equally infused lines in the upper section of the art to express value. As a result, the creativity of in infusing the elements with the message on social subject contributed to the recognition piece as an iconic image. The arts also project ideas associated with the cultural practices of the Americans. One of the depictions is harmony and love. The unity of the elements of art in the case of the girl reflects the values of the Americans (Celant 25). The artists created the piece at the time when it was culturally acceptable for peoples to unite for a common cause. The realization that arts can exploit the principle of art of harmony and emphasis in communicating influences the decision. Another critique from the view of the piece is that the desire to communicate to the public as the norm among artists might have influence the dedication to creativity.
The reason for recommending the preservation of the piece is that the composition not only serves aesthetic purposes but communicate social concerns to the audience. The idea will emulate the preservation of other work by the composer as The Barcelona Face, or Head, Pop Art statue in Barcelona Spain at a waterfront. Lichtenstein created the works for the 1992 Olympics games in Spain. In the case of the Drowning Girl, the political message is unclear in the selection of a theme of love that expresses the concerns affecting communities in the era of presentation. The artist composed the piece at the time the nation was grappling with cultural issues such as the harmony of different communities and quest for love. The prevailing debates in the social circles expressed undertones of the quest for liberalization of women. The historical developments proved that America was undergoing a thorough social transformation. The leadership of the era played an immense role in championing the advances. Such expression features in the image of girl drowning indirectly communicate about the tribulation of love. The presentation is also a reflection of the ideals of society seeking to encourage cohesion. The piece communicates about gender issues indirectly to prove that peoples treasured unity in households in the United States post-war period. Such has been the case in the contemporary and artists spearhead similar agenda in composition. They use art to express ideas on social issues with the intent of inspiring peoples to join hands as loved ones.
I urge the future monumental men who will undertake a similar role as Kirstein and Posey during the Second World War to preserve the art. I consider the artwork an important piece for communicating about the cultural history of the United States. The presentation of the piece is essential for academic purposes. The scholars of the contemporary interest in learning about iconic pieces and monumental men can infer to the item as the basis for envisaging the significance of protecting arts in societies. The knowledge of the creativity of Lichtenstein in employing principles of arts, namely unity, balance and harmony, can prove integral in reflective studies that seek to understand the significance of the elements in the creation of a Drowning Girl. I adore the works because it projects the creativity in using satire in communicating about the prevailing thoughts in the United States in the era of composition. Moreover, the composer considered a myriad of issues in creating the unique piece that has transcended time (Homie 1). I like the piece because it reminds Americans about the personalities that helped communicate underlying issues affecting the masses. The artists also shaped the discourse in the literary sphere using arts. Consequently, the fact that resident of New York City appreciates the piece on buildings makes it adorable. I also like the fact that other artists use the same as a template for creativity. Lastly, the piece is important because it inspires a positive thought on the mind of the audience. Viewing it reminds people of the urge to unite towards a common cause as the case with the artists who created such artworks—the coordinated efforts towards creating pieces that defined Americas, social, and political history.
In conclusion, inference to Lichtenstein’s works is integral to enhance understanding of the significance of the pieces and the reason for considering it as a source worthy preserving. The arts explains the reason the monumental men like Kirstein and Posey saved some of the artifacts during the Second World War. The observation of the features of the iconic creation of Drowning Girl indicates that the piece is reminding the people of the historical connection of the past with the present. Subsequently, the artwork conveys information on the cultural practices of the masses that defined the outlook of the social landscape in the era of presentation. The same work is a source of inspiration for artists interested in exploiting principles that include harmony, balance and rhythm in creativity. The composers can infer to the piece as a benchmark for producing iconic pieces. In this presentation, the selection of the art arose from affection and the desire to rescue the arts that connect generations.
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Works Cited
Celant, Germano. Ephemeral monuments: history and conservation of installation art. Getty Publications, 2013.
Collins, Bradford R. “Modern Romance: Lichtenstein’s Comic Book Paintings.” American Art 17.2 (2003): 61-85.
Homie, George Orwell Is My, et al. “Art Class# 2 (Roy Lichtenstein).”