Artists as Observers Roots of Drawing
J.M.W. Turner ( )
John Ruskin Championed Turner and later the Pre-Raphaelites he emphasised the connections between nature, art and society. principal role of the artist is "truth to nature“ warning about the moral and spiritual health of society Response to capitalism, industrialisation, pollution – first environmentalist? cultural achievements had been compromised, and its society corrupted, by the decline of true Christian faith. Instead of revering the divine, Renaissance artists honoured themselves, arrogantly celebrating human sensuousness. Loss of faith? ruskin as observer – why ruskin is important
John Ruskin, Moss and Wild Strawbeny, c.1850 (pencil) John Ruskin, Capital 36 of the Ducal Palace, Venice (1849–52), graphite and wash on white laid paper
wGU6cT4JixtPA?projectId=art-project John Everett Millais, Ophelia, 1851
Ernst Haeckl –
Charles Darwin
Michael Landy JQnw JQnw The secret history of drawing ( 4 parts) Watch them! Landy starts at comment/video/tateshots-michael-landy
Drawing Weed,rock,plant Careful observation, Pencil Ink wash and fineliner Homework – start drawing of a family member