Direct Observation

I chose this picture of a sculpture I took at the Met to represent direct observation because I remember being impressed by the detail of the head dressed that his figured adorned.  The attention to detail was quite fascinating.

 

This is a picture of an amazing and beautiful courtyard I took in Geneva.  I think it was some embassy as I recall.  I loved the white stone and the arches.

Architecture

When I read about architecture I immediately thought of The Chrysler Building. I love the art deco style and how understated yet prominent it is in the New York City skyline.

Chinese Landscape

This is an example of Chinese artists from around 1050 AD and it gives us an idea of just how the perception changes through the centuries.  By looking at this one can either assume, that those are rather big trees or really small mountains. 

Landscape

When reading about landscapes I thought of biking trip I took and rode through this wonderfully landscapes vineyard in a valley of the Alps.  Each row was perfectly aligned and drew your eyes to the already intensely present mountain in the background.

Another scultpture

Another sculpture from the same sculpture garden I was in Martigny.   This is called Reclining Figure by Henry Moore.  It was quite large in person and got my attention because of the disproprtionate use of body parts and the lack of face.  Although it is not truly representative of the human figure, one can surely assume it is a female depiction.

Sculpture

I took a picture of this statue in Martigny, Switzerland in a sculpture garden I was visiting and I remeber loving it.  I don't remember who it is by, but I remember looking at from farway and being drawn to it.  Its a sad depiction of a woman, but its so calming and relatable at the same time.