Well done Karim...I knew my nagging would pay off. So what is it you like about the images- use of colour? How and Why? Remember to record your thoughts too.
I now understand why Karim liked these images, because I did too! The use of colors are attractive and relevant. They contrast each other and stand out just fine concerning with the lights. These images clearly show us the lights and darks of the picture in Obama's face. These colors are used properly based on how light and dark they are and is relevant to Obama as they are the colors of the flag of America. They allow Obama to stand out in the image as they focus on him and the highlighted title which say 'Hope' and 'Progress'.
Everything about this is creative. It's not a typical pop art, but you can still recognize it as a pop art, and most importantly, IT LOOKS LIKE OBAMA!!!!!! I mean, in most pop arts, you often lose a lot of features in the face, but in this, all the features are present, and you can see the wrinkles and everything! I also liked how he showed all the different lights and darks using the reds and blues, and that gave the image quite a nice effect, that still kept the pop art qualities, but gave it a different twist. However, the thing I liked the most was the creative use of color! He used the same colors as the colors of the Republican and Democratic Parties, and I found that to be really appropriate given that this is a Presidential Campaign poster.
I strongly agree with both, Rawan and Karim about the use of colour. It is incredible how detailed a picture can be by using only so few colours. Another thing that I always find fascinating is the contrast of the different colour that work so well in creating an image even though one would not expect that when using the colours to paint the face. The idea of having the American colours is also very clever, because it shows the people that Obama is the man America wants or needs. I think another reason why this image is so effective is the fact that it is quite simple. The few colours and objects clearly show that the hope as well as the progression can be simple. These images are very effective and also eye catching, because of the bright colours and their contrast as well as the simplicity of the image as a whole.
I've always been a fan of pop art and the way Shepard Fairey put his spin on pop art intrigues me. Usually pop art goes for bright bold colours, which is shown in the red, white and blue. However, that was all colours used to signify: comic brightness. Fairey shows that colours can mean more in pop art and they can be used to signify a theme, in this case patriotism (which is fitting as a president should be quite patriotic).
Thinking about this I can use colours to include contradictory meanings, like uses red, white and blue to create the image of a traditional arab using pop art, which would indicate a facade of traditionalism hiding the yearning to adapt a more western lifestyle. Now that's just a random idea from the top of my head inspired by this poster.
I like the detail included here, it is a much more comprehensive drawing than what we usually see in pop art portraits. However by coming more realistic it moves away from the appeal of pop art: simplicity. Yet because of the block colours i still really like this poster and it retains the simple appearance that most pop art pieces seem to effervesce.
This picture is attractive in its straightforwardness. That seems to connote honesty, which is something wanted yet rarely found in presidents. By being plain and painted in solid patriotic colours it seems to say "I am all about America, I will conceal nothing from my citizens, I am easy to read, I am a simple human just like my people".
Finally, i like the picture on the right more. Hope seems to be more befitting as the expression on his face looks more hopeful than determined (which is what i would think would match progression; to me progression comes with a determination to move forward). Also it aids the composition as the small word allows the poster to look more spacious, simpler.
Sara said... I appreciate this artists genuine portrayal of president-elect Obama. The reason I understand and enjoy pop art is rooted in the inspiring work of the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Pop art is known to remove the material from it’s context and isolates the object or combines it with another. More importantly, pop art is used as a reference to the attitudes that led to the idea of pop art rather than the art itself.
This hard-edged composition which brings out the simplicity in the several layers highlighted using red, white and shades of blue. All these colors make up the American flag thus suggesting a high level of patriotism. Appealing to a younger audience, pop art has the modern finish that is both striking and approachable. Shepard Fairy embodies all the characteristics that will help define Obama as something fresh, new and young. Blocks of color aren’t just applied randomly, the colors are intricately added with purpose. For example looking more closely at the eye we see detail and dimension through the application of a combination of colors.
Red is associated with communism but red is also power. Also many signs are in red because they attract attention and signal alarm. In some cultures, people believe that red is the representation of joy, purity and commitment. Artists use red to make sure that things don’t fade and sink into the background. Fairy uses red to suggest speed combined with confidence. The contrast with the calm blues turns down the heated red and harmonizes the colors.
Blue is a universal color. Fairy uses blue to represent the blue power suit of the corporate world. Dark blue can lean towards being old fashioned in this sense holding onto old traditions and American heritage. The use of blue here indicates superiority. I once read that when you combine dark and light blue, it conveys trust and truthfulness. When I think of blue I remember out of the blue, something unexpected and that is exactly what Obama is. An underdog who rises from behind the white fog and his profile is slowly coming together.
White goes well with any color and is an honest definition of cleanliness, innocence and purity. In pop art, white makes colors look more vibrant.
In my opinion I can imagine Fairy start off with a line drawing and then using color to highlight the different areas of the face and background. What I love is that the colors in the face leak into the background making the poster become whole as if both the background and foreground are just as important as each other.
This poster is very honest and open, it is a reflection of Obama’s following words: “We know the battle ahead will be long. But always remember that, no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change. ... For when we have faced down impossible odds, when we've been told we're not ready or that we shouldn't try or that we can't, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can.” Text is usually a very important element in pop art. It is usually bold and striking. Chunks of text aren’t used. Instead simple words. This is because of the impatient nature of today’s generations. They want to look, understand, remember as fast as they can thus fairy uses short concise words that sum up the essence of Obama and his campaign.
All in all, I prefer the poster on the right because it isn’t zoomed in on his face, showing us the complete, finished, polished Obama. However the one on the left is not reflective of the word Hope because the seriousness in Obama’s facial expression doesn’t suggest flexibility or change, two things he strongly believes in.
i can see why karim choose this photo of Obama. the colors that are used are attractive and even though its only a couple of colors, you can still see his face properly and they contrast each other. it aslo shows you the darks and lights of the Obama's face. the colors that are used represents the flag of America and they highlight Obama's face the title.
I liked the idea of this pop art for a couple of reasons. Firstly I liked the way how the artist used the colors of the United States to shade Obama's face. I liked this techniques since it would attract people to see the ad. and show some intreast since itt uses bright colors plus the colors of the peoples flag. I also liked how the colors contrast each other since it made the shades on Obama's face more effactive.
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Well done Karim...I knew my nagging would pay off. So what is it you like about the images- use of colour? How and Why? Remember to record your thoughts too.
I now understand why Karim liked these images, because I did too! The use of colors are attractive and relevant. They contrast each other and stand out just fine concerning with the lights. These images clearly show us the lights and darks of the picture in Obama's face. These colors are used properly based on how light and dark they are and is relevant to Obama as they are the colors of the flag of America. They allow Obama to stand out in the image as they focus on him and the highlighted title which say 'Hope' and 'Progress'.
Everything about this is creative. It's not a typical pop art, but you can still recognize it as a pop art, and most importantly, IT LOOKS LIKE OBAMA!!!!!! I mean, in most pop arts, you often lose a lot of features in the face, but in this, all the features are present, and you can see the wrinkles and everything! I also liked how he showed all the different lights and darks using the reds and blues, and that gave the image quite a nice effect, that still kept the pop art qualities, but gave it a different twist. However, the thing I liked the most was the creative use of color! He used the same colors as the colors of the Republican and Democratic Parties, and I found that to be really appropriate given that this is a Presidential Campaign poster.
I strongly agree with both, Rawan and Karim about the use of colour. It is incredible how detailed a picture can be by using only so few colours. Another thing that I always find fascinating is the contrast of the different colour that work so well in creating an image even though one would not expect that when using the colours to paint the face. The idea of having the American colours is also very clever, because it shows the people that Obama is the man America wants or needs. I think another reason why this image is so effective is the fact that it is quite simple. The few colours and objects clearly show that the hope as well as the progression can be simple. These images are very effective and also eye catching, because of the bright colours and their contrast as well as the simplicity of the image as a whole.
I've always been a fan of pop art and the way Shepard Fairey put his spin on pop art intrigues me. Usually pop art goes for bright bold colours, which is shown in the red, white and blue. However, that was all colours used to signify: comic brightness. Fairey shows that colours can mean more in pop art and they can be used to signify a theme, in this case patriotism (which is fitting as a president should be quite patriotic).
Thinking about this I can use colours to include contradictory meanings, like uses red, white and blue to create the image of a traditional arab using pop art, which would indicate a facade of traditionalism hiding the yearning to adapt a more western lifestyle. Now that's just a random idea from the top of my head inspired by this poster.
I like the detail included here, it is a much more comprehensive drawing than what we usually see in pop art portraits. However by coming more realistic it moves away from the appeal of pop art: simplicity. Yet because of the block colours i still really like this poster and it retains the simple appearance that most pop art pieces seem to effervesce.
This picture is attractive in its straightforwardness. That seems to connote honesty, which is something wanted yet rarely found in presidents. By being plain and painted in solid patriotic colours it seems to say "I am all about America, I will conceal nothing from my citizens, I am easy to read, I am a simple human just like my people".
Finally, i like the picture on the right more. Hope seems to be more befitting as the expression on his face looks more hopeful than determined (which is what i would think would match progression; to me progression comes with a determination to move forward). Also it aids the composition as the small word allows the poster to look more spacious, simpler.
Sara said...
I appreciate this artists genuine portrayal of president-elect Obama. The reason I understand and enjoy pop art is rooted in the inspiring work of the likes of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Pop art is known to remove the material from it’s context and isolates the object or combines it with another. More importantly, pop art is used as a reference to the attitudes that led to the idea of pop art rather than the art itself.
This hard-edged composition which brings out the simplicity in the several layers highlighted using red, white and shades of blue. All these colors make up the American flag thus suggesting a high level of patriotism. Appealing to a younger audience, pop art has the modern finish that is both striking and approachable. Shepard Fairy embodies all the characteristics that will help define Obama as something fresh, new and young. Blocks of color aren’t just applied randomly, the colors are intricately added with purpose. For example looking more closely at the eye we see detail and dimension through the application of a combination of colors.
Red is associated with communism but red is also power. Also many signs are in red because they attract attention and signal alarm. In some cultures, people believe that red is the representation of joy, purity and commitment. Artists use red to make sure that things don’t fade and sink into the background. Fairy uses red to suggest speed combined with confidence. The contrast with the calm blues turns down the heated red and harmonizes the colors.
Blue is a universal color. Fairy uses blue to represent the blue power suit of the corporate world. Dark blue can lean towards being old fashioned in this sense holding onto old traditions and American heritage. The use of blue here indicates superiority. I once read that when you combine dark and light blue, it conveys trust and truthfulness. When I think of blue I remember out of the blue, something unexpected and that is exactly what Obama is. An underdog who rises from behind the white fog and his profile is slowly coming together.
White goes well with any color and is an honest definition of cleanliness, innocence and purity. In pop art, white makes colors look more vibrant.
In my opinion I can imagine Fairy start off with a line drawing and then using color to highlight the different areas of the face and background. What I love is that the colors in the face leak into the background making the poster become whole as if both the background and foreground are just as important as each other.
This poster is very honest and open, it is a reflection of Obama’s following words:
“We know the battle ahead will be long. But always remember that, no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.
... For when we have faced down impossible odds, when we've been told we're not ready or that we shouldn't try or that we can't, generations of Americans have responded with a simple creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can.”
Text is usually a very important element in pop art. It is usually bold and striking. Chunks of text aren’t used. Instead simple words. This is because of the impatient nature of today’s generations. They want to look, understand, remember as fast as they can thus fairy uses short concise words that sum up the essence of Obama and his campaign.
All in all, I prefer the poster on the right because it isn’t zoomed in on his face, showing us the complete, finished, polished Obama. However the one on the left is not reflective of the word Hope because the seriousness in Obama’s facial expression doesn’t suggest flexibility or change, two things he strongly believes in.
i can see why karim choose this photo of Obama. the colors that are used are attractive and even though its only a couple of colors, you can still see his face properly and they contrast each other. it aslo shows you the darks and lights of the Obama's face. the colors that are used represents the flag of America and they highlight Obama's face the title.
I liked the idea of this pop art for a couple of reasons. Firstly I liked the way how the artist used the colors of the United States to shade Obama's face. I liked this techniques since it would attract people to see the ad. and show some intreast since itt uses bright colors plus the colors of the peoples flag. I also liked how the colors contrast each other since it made the shades on Obama's face more effactive.
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