mckenna Form- Oil on canvas Function- To honor Sor Juana's importance during the pre-revolutionary period. Content- She is seen at her desk in her personal library. Context- Sor juana was seen as the first feminist of the Americas. Tradition- This piece is dedicated to someone much like the reliquary of Sainte-foy. Interpretation- The rosary she is holding shows her level of wealth. Artistic intent- The artists attention to detail of her library, shows the nuns intellectual legacy she has. Audience response- Her legacy lives on amongst the Criollo.
Nandini Form: painting Function: to portray her as an intellectual Content: books which communicate her love for learning Context: she was a sister of the Jeromite order in New Spain Change: Cabrera's portrait differs from other nun portraits because Sor Juana is portrayed as assertive and an intellectual surrounded by knowledge. Interpretation:The red curtains behind her were common in elite portraits. Artistic Intent: the artist portrayed her in a way that gave tribute to both her intellect and her religious work Audience Response: painted after she died, was based off of other portraits of her.
mckenna
ReplyDeleteForm- Oil on canvas
Function- To honor Sor Juana's importance during the pre-revolutionary period.
Content- She is seen at her desk in her personal library.
Context- Sor juana was seen as the first feminist of the Americas.
Tradition- This piece is dedicated to someone much like the reliquary of Sainte-foy.
Interpretation- The rosary she is holding shows her level of wealth.
Artistic intent- The artists attention to detail of her library, shows the nuns intellectual legacy she has.
Audience response- Her legacy lives on amongst the Criollo.
Nandini
ReplyDeleteForm: painting
Function: to portray her as an intellectual
Content: books which communicate her love for learning
Context: she was a sister of the Jeromite order in New Spain
Change: Cabrera's portrait differs from other nun portraits because Sor Juana is portrayed as assertive and an intellectual surrounded by knowledge.
Interpretation:The red curtains behind her were common in elite portraits.
Artistic Intent: the artist portrayed her in a way that gave tribute to both her intellect and her religious work
Audience Response: painted after she died, was based off of other portraits of her.