To gain knowledge and grasp an understanding of diversified styles of art through the time periods of modernism and contemporary art, renowned artists Francisco Goya and Peter Booth are explored by comparing and contrasting their influences (personal, cultural, artistic and historical), working method in terms of the use of materials and techniques, distinctive style and lastly the ideas and meanings communicated in their most famous artworks; Painting 1977, Painting 1978, The Third of May and Saturn Devouring His Son.
Neo-expressive figurative artist Peter Booth was born in the industrial landscape of Sheffield, Yorkshire England in 1940, soon after in 1958, Booth and his family resettled in Australia where he studied at NGV in Melbourne. Whereas Spanish Romantic artist Francisco Goya was born in Fuendetodos, Spain in 1746 during the period of “enlightenment” where human rights and government authority were questioned and challenged. Living a prosperous life and career, Goya eventually passed away in 1828. Both of these artists are perfect examples to be discussed in relation to the topic …show more content…
The personal influences which impacted on Booth was the state of his mental health as he suffered from epilepsy, altering his ability to function normally. Memories from his childhood in Sheffield of the industrialised environment left an impression, as these scenes are recreated and evident in many of his paintings such as “Painting 1977” (1977). Comparable to Goya’s case, he too in fact suffered from an illness in 1792 which left him utterly deaf resulting in a new, matured development in his style and work. During the time of his existence Goya and his wife, Josefa birthed an estimated 5-20 children, resulting in only one boy surviving past his early years. The traumatic effect of this circumstance influenced his “Black Paintings”
Neo-expressive figurative artist Peter Booth was born in the industrial landscape of Sheffield, Yorkshire England in 1940, soon after in 1958, Booth and his family resettled in Australia where he studied at NGV in Melbourne. Whereas Spanish Romantic artist Francisco Goya was born in Fuendetodos, Spain in 1746 during the period of “enlightenment” where human rights and government authority were questioned and challenged. Living a prosperous life and career, Goya eventually passed away in 1828. Both of these artists are perfect examples to be discussed in relation to the topic …show more content…
The personal influences which impacted on Booth was the state of his mental health as he suffered from epilepsy, altering his ability to function normally. Memories from his childhood in Sheffield of the industrialised environment left an impression, as these scenes are recreated and evident in many of his paintings such as “Painting 1977” (1977). Comparable to Goya’s case, he too in fact suffered from an illness in 1792 which left him utterly deaf resulting in a new, matured development in his style and work. During the time of his existence Goya and his wife, Josefa birthed an estimated 5-20 children, resulting in only one boy surviving past his early years. The traumatic effect of this circumstance influenced his “Black Paintings”