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Francesca's Flying Carpet

irving block, 1968

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Name Klasse Datum
irving block, Francesca's Flying Carpet (1968). Zur Referenz reproduziert; alle Rechte liegen beim Rechteinhaber.

Eckdaten

Künstler
irving block artsdot.com/de/artists/irving-block/
Lebensdaten des Künstlers
1910 – 1986
Gemalt
1968
Originalgröße
31 x 23 cm
Bewegung
Contemporary Realism Living artists painting the real world with traditional skill, often from photographs as well as from life.

Urheberrecht Dieses Werk ist noch urheberrechtlich geschützt. irving block verstarb im Jahr 1986; das Urheberrecht besteht 70 Jahre nach dem Tod des Künstlers fort, sodass es bis 2056 in Kraft bleibt. Das Bild wird hier nur zu Unterrichtszwecken gezeigt; die Rechte verbleiben beim Rechteinhaber.

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Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block

How big is it?

The original measures 31 × 23 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Entstehungsjahr

  1. 1910
  2. 1920
  3. 1930
  4. 1940
  5. 1950
  6. 1960
  7. 1970
  8. 1980

Schattiert: das Lebenswerk von irving block (1910–1986) ▲ dieses Werk, 1968

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Farbpalette

Anhand des Bildes gemessen

    Hauptfarbe

    Driftwood #8f825d

    Gespeicherte Palette

    • #8F825D
    • #B99F67
    • #665439
    • #B6B29E
    Palette
    Neutrals Die dominierende Farbgruppe im Bild.
    Hauptfarbe
    Driftwood
    Intensität
    Vivid Wie gesättigt und vielfältig die Farben sind – von einem einzelnen, dezenten Farbton bis hin zu einer Vielzahl leuchtender Töne.
    Kontrast
    Serene Wie stark sich die Farben in Helligkeit und Sättigung über das Bild hinweg unterscheiden.
    Harmonie
    Strong Color Unity Wie gut die Farben zusammenwirken, von kontrastreich bis hin zu vollkommen harmonisch.
    Helligkeit
    Brilliant Wie hell oder dunkel das Bild insgesamt wirkt, von tiefen Schatten bis hin zu strahlenden Glanzpunkten.
    Sättigung
    Balanced Soft Wie rein und kräftig die Farben sind, von fast Grau bis hin zu voll lebendig.

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    Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block Part 2 · In context

    Künstler und Museen

    Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block

    Künstler/in

    irving block

    Irving Block: Architect of Dreams and Shadows

    Irving Alexander Block (1910-1986) wasn’t merely a painter; he was a conjurer of worlds, a weaver of illusions. Born in the bustling heart of New York City, his early life hinted at an artistic inclination, nurtured through studies at the National Academy of Design and fueled by exposure to the vibrant currents of Expressionism. However, it was his relocation to Hollywood in the 1940s that truly ignited his career, transforming him into a pivotal figure in the nascent field of visual effects – a pioneer who shaped the fantastical landscapes of science fiction cinema.

    Block’s initial foray into filmmaking began with 20th Century Fox, where he quickly established himself as a master of matte painting. This technique, involving meticulously painted backdrops that were then photographed and seamlessly integrated into live-action footage, was revolutionary at the time. He didn't simply create pretty pictures; he sculpted entire environments – alien planets, futuristic cities, and impossible vistas – using brushes and pigments to conjure realities beyond the limitations of physical sets. His work on films like Macabre, Kronos, and The Caretakers demonstrated his growing skill and a burgeoning understanding of how visual effects could dramatically enhance storytelling.

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    Zitierweise für dieses Kunstwerk

    MLA
    block, irving. Francesca's Flying Carpet. 1968, https://artsdot.com/de/art/irving-block-francesca-s-flying-carpet-AS7TFF-en/
    APA
    block, irving (1968). Francesca's Flying Carpet [Painting]. https://artsdot.com/de/art/irving-block-francesca-s-flying-carpet-AS7TFF-en/
    Chicago
    irving block. Francesca's Flying Carpet. 1968. https://artsdot.com/de/art/irving-block-francesca-s-flying-carpet-AS7TFF-en/
    Harvard
    block, irving (1968) Francesca's Flying Carpet. Available at: https://artsdot.com/de/art/irving-block-francesca-s-flying-carpet-AS7TFF-en/

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    Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Francesca's Flying Carpet — irving block

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: girl on beach, flying carpet scene, vintage portrait art. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at The Skull (Yom Kippur) (1961), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Contemporary Realism: Living artists painting the real world with traditional skill, often from photographs as well as from life. Where can you see that in this work?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.