San Diego Museum Analysis

When arriving to balboa park, before entering the San Diego Museum of Art, it is easy to see the amazing building and the work of art it is just by itself. The tall building has a very detailed and beautiful façade. The building shows an influence from cathedral and other ancient buildings from Europe. The decorated building makes the visitor feel as though they are stepping into a building in Europe. Once the museum is entered, the first sight noticeable are the big and elegant stairs that lead to the upstairs galleries. The museum has an extensive artwork collection. There are many paintings, from classic European paintings such as Spanish and Italian old masters to a range of South Asian art. Also, we can find an entire section of native artwork from the Americas and across the Pacific, as well as photography and sculptures from these regions and eras. The San Diego Museum of Art is the region’s oldest, largest and most visited art museum. Its temporary exhibits are always changing which brings a rich and diverse cultural experience. The museum has a nice and easy to navigate atmosphere. It is not an empty museum, and it is not too quiet or cold. We can see people discussing the art work with each other. When entering the different collections, I notice each one is quite small, so it presents a pretty good, quick overview for a variety of styles and tastes. They are exhibited in a very pleasant space. The museum has good lighting, high ceilings and open ample space where you can walk around and observe pieces without feeling or causing someone to feel uncomfortably confined or hemmed in by lack of space. This comfort helps one have a great experience at the museum because it allows you to enjoy your time at the museum versus focusing on outer distractions. At the museum, we can find people hanging outside the galleries that work for the museum. They can answer any questions you have. Also, there are daily tours available is that is something the visitor is interested in. The painting from Giotto, God the Father with Angels, is located in the Italian Renaissance art 1300-1600 art exhibit in the second floor. …show more content…
The dimensions of the painting are 28 1/8 in. x 29 5/8 in. (71.42 cm x 75.23 cm). The artwork is displayed very elegantly and it does not have a frame but has a carving at the wooden panel for decoration that act as a frame for the artwork. The artwork is painted in tempera on panel and it has a gold background. The painting is displayed on a red wall. The exhibit room has A tall ceiling and good lighting. It is a big airy space were you can appreciate the art without disturbing or bumping into other people. While the room is big and spacious, it still gives the feeling of an intimate room. The exhibit room has benches in the middle so that the visitor can sit and rest while they are still viewing the artwork available. Giotto is considered the father of European painting, "Art historians from Giorgio Vasari to the present day have regarded Giotto as the First Renaissance painter, a pioneer in pursuing a naturalistic approach to representation based on observation." He was the first to start painting in a more realistic fashion than the artists before him.