Hieronymus Bosch
"And
what is the potential man, after all? Is he not the sum of all that is human?
Divine, in other words?"
Interactive for Hieronymous Bosch
Artist
Hieronymus
Bosch, also known as Jeroen Anthonissen van Aken (c. 1450 - August 9,
1516) was an Early Netherlandish painter of the fifteenth and sixteenth
centuries.
He was a
member of the religious Brotherhood of Our Lady which he used to impact his
subject matter within his artworks
The Seven Deadly Sins
Artwork
Many of
his works depict sin and human morals utilizing compact imagery and symbolism
from religious stories and concepts
He did not
paint in the typical Flemish style (though he kept to the religious subject) which
stressed a realistic portrayal
Best known
for his painting, “the garden of earthly delights” which is generally thought
to be a warning of the dangers of giving in to temptation
His
paintings are characterized by bright, bold colours, intricate detail, animated
objects, bizarre images and monstorous or amusing figures which suggest folk
legends and religious ideals.
Audience
While some contemporaries thought his works to be
heretical, others thought that his work was simply to amuse and engage the
viewer.
Others believe he was a proto-surrealist, he was
attempting to liberate imagination as an act of opposition against society
It is now generally accepted that his art was to teach
moral and spiritual truths, and that the many fantastical and nightmarish
creatures had a well-thought-out and meaningful significance.
World
Strong
religious influence, 15th century Europeans watched medieval morality plays in
which the devil commonly appeared and interacted with humans.
It was
believed that the immoral were going to be punished for their crimes by
spending eternity in Hell while the uncorrupted persons would spend a life in Heaven
The Garden of Earthly Delights
Zoomorphism
Bosch’s incredibly
detailed and complex works have strong religious and moral importance
The use of
known religious symbols such as adam, eve and demons gives the reader a clear
moral perspective
Bosch’s
use of colour and Imagery has further managed to show distinction between good
and evil highlighting the significant morals that are portrayed within the work
as well as their consequences for breaking those morals
The Last Judgement
Influence on my artmaking process
His use of
symbolism has influenced my artwork through the strong references to culture
which I hope to show in my work
While my
artwork does not depict morals as Bosch’s does it still contrasts two ideas,
interaction between culture and the destructive effect that loss of culture can
have
His
unrealistic style has also gained influence within my work, as I am working
with the subject of the supernatural as well
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