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The art of “Burn Jones”

During the last 20 years of the 19th century, when the British art scene became less interested in French impressionism, A group of British artists tried to create new works to replace impressionism. This group is called ” BRITISH SYMBOLISM” in this group of artists is one important artist whose work is in the collection of many Stuttgart State Galleries. pieces together This artist is Sir Edward Burn Jones (SIR EDWARD BURNE-JONES, 1833-1898)

Bern Jones was born in BIRMINGHAM, England. while studying in Oxford Meet William Morris (WILLIAM MORRIS), a famous British designer. and eventually became close friends Both individuals were interested in the art of the Middle Ages (MEDIEVAL ART) and the theory of art of John Ruskin (JOHN RUSKIN), a prominent art critic of that era.

In 1856 Bern Jones traveled from Oxford to London. To study art from Gabriel Rochetti (GABRIEL ROSETTI), an important artist of the Pre-RAPHAELITE group, Bern Jones had the opportunity to travel to Italy in the year . 1859, funded by Ruskin He studied the works of Italian artist Botticelli (BOTTICELLI). Author of the famous birth of Venus and has brought the example of this artist to use in their work

Bern Jones was also commissioned to design for Morris. By bringing a model of art in the Middle Ages to combine with a model of art in the Classical period, the shapes of people in his work are elongated. has a delicate style And there is always a plant-like pattern appearing in the background of the human figure. His works are completely different from the art of other artists in the era of Queen Victoria at that time.

Byrne Jones has created important designs such as the stained glass windows of several churches, including Christ Church in Oxford, Salisbury Cathy. SALISBURY CATHEDRAL and CATHEDRAL OF BIRMINGHAM, among others Bern Jones also designed mosaics for AMERICAN CHURCH in Rome and designed Carpets used to decorate the walls (TAPESTRY) as well.

Having said that, Bern Jones did not actually study art from any one institution. He is an artist who practiced most of his art by himself. by studying from the works of artists in the past And from the work of senior artists in the group of Pre Rafael Light, which takes the creative line in the form of a revival of painting in the style of artists in the Middle Ages.

Subsequently, Bern Jones was able to diversify his art style from the influence of other artists to something new and more unique. especially the content story in his paintings. Back to the story about Greek mythology. It is not a story about Christianity as the artists in the pre Rafael Light likes to do. Bern Jones may have been the first artist during Victoria’s reign. who write the image as they want freely Regardless of the work that must adhere to the stereotypes that other artists like to do.

In the decade of the 1880s, Bern Jones was regarded as an aesthetic leader. His work has been supported by many critics. Around 1885, his paintings were highly popular. And when it is sold at any time, the price is always higher than expected. As Bern Jones’ reputation spread throughout Europe, in 1889 he was invited to submit his work at the Paris Universal Exhibit (PARIS. UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION) and received an excellent award from this performance.

However, Bern Jones is indebted to the artist’s work. In the past, many people together He was particularly fond of the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli and Michelangelo. He was inevitably influenced by the artistic models of these artists. I would like to borrow those role models and use them as their own unique characteristics. by unraveling, applying and rebuilding

Byrne Jones is an innovative artist. Therefore, he will not like to copy other people’s art. without using their own thoughts or feelings as the main Byrne Jones’ work has influenced the next generation of artists in England. and in many foreign countries In particular, the art scene in Paris has been keeping an eye on the movement as well as giving great attention and importance to the artist’s creativity. Famous artists and designers influenced by Bern Jones’ artwork include AUBREY BEARDSLEY, WALTER CRANE, and others. In the group of Art Nouveau (ART NOUVEAU).

It is worth noting that Bern Jones likes to experiment with different shapes of paintings if his paintings are tall squares in an upright position. He will write people in the picture to have a body that is different from reality. to suit the nature of the image area The picture that appears again looks beautiful, not irritating the eyes. The arrangement of the artist’s images is often arranged in such a way that the balance within the image is uneven left and right. Using the lines that appear on the creases or creases of the garment will be decisive. lively in and of itself is a discard line that clearly shows the weight of the fabric

In addition to using the shape of the painting in the vertical form, Bern Jones also used the shape in the broad way, that is, the horizontal form. The arrangement of the image will also be based on the space characteristics of the image shape as well. Lines that appear wrinkled or creased in the image may not always be a characteristic of vertical drop lines. There may be a transverse or oblique line, according to the style of the person he wrote to suit the character. and image size What is interesting in the paintings of Bern Jones that cannot be overlooked? Is to create a distance or depth, which is a dimension in the image to look deeper than reality.

Byrne Jones is an artist whose world is different from the world of other artists of the same era. In his paintings, he often reflects an inner feeling of calm, cold and sadness. The solitude was present. The faces of the people in the pictures are often indifferent, as if there is no soul. Show no emotion at all, like being in a world of dreams and fantasies. Or are you in a trance? Byrne Jones is a charming work that attracts the viewer to follow. It also creates a strange feeling that is difficult to explain to the viewer always.

This artist often paints large paintings. and spent a lot of time writing pictures Maybe he will write several pictures at once. He likes to write a series of pictures. A very famous series is a series that tells the story of the god Perseus (PERSEUS SERIES) in Greek mythology. which is the opus of Homer (HOMER). Part of this series of paintings is at the Stuttgart State Gallery, which the author has also mentioned this time.

Perseus is a hero that appears in Greek mythology. The behead of Medusa (MEDUSA), whose head is a snake. And help Andromeda (ANDROMEDA) to escape from the clutches of a giant snake in the sea. for Perseus to appear In Berne’s paintings, Jones is often dressed in a warrior’s attire. with a sword as a weapon There are wings on the shoes and on the hat like Mercury (MERCURY).

The first image to be mentioned is a picture titled “THE FATEFUL STONE.” In the picture, Andromeda, daughter of the Ethiopian king, is seen. being chained to a rock in the sea to use as a bait to sacrifice monsters snake-like shape When Perseus passed by and saw Andromeda, he immediately fell in love. Andromeda’s beauty relies on Bern Jones’ craftsmanship to create a shape that has a sweet style. The proportions of this beautiful woman, although different from human reality with a short upper body. and the suspension is unusually long and slender. But it looks harmonious and does not irritate the eyes. The curves on the body, whether it’s at the shoulders, waist, hips, or in the legs, will catch up with the rhythm.

Andromeda stood in a Greek sculpture resting, lowering his head, his head resting on the rock, looking mournful, while Perseus looked at Andromeda with interest. one hand holding a hat and the other foot of the stone pillar leaned forward to see the beautiful woman in front of him. turbulent water surface The ripple was quite strong. In the background is an urban landscape with cascading towers of buildings resembling a dream town. In this shot, Bern Jones uses a brown color overall. It contrasts beautifully with Andromeda’s plump, soft skin.

As for “THE FULFILMENT OF THE FATE” or the image of Perseus killing a giant snake, It is arguably the most complete composition in the PERSEUS SERIES. Byrne Jones’ lines are beautifully rhythmic. In particular, the lines hidden in the shape of the sea serpent curling around are very attractive. is that there is both beauty and fear at the same time The lines of the snake’s body give a strong feeling. full of strength While Perseus was engrossed in the fight to take the life of a giant snake excitingly.

This image of Bern Jones has a greater sense of movement than any of the other images he has written. It has beautiful proportions, typical of the beauty of classical art. The overall color in the picture is a dark greenish-brown tone. Perseus’s warrior costume looks majestic. while the shape Andromeda’s nakedness looked completely clean. full of life The manner in which shape and movement is depicted in this painting may be that Berne Jones was influenced by Michelangelo.

Bern Jones painted this picture during the reign of Queen Victoria. This was a time when nudity was rarely seen in paintings. And it seems that Bern Jones is also the first artist of the era to write. The nudity goes up freely. It is a nude that combines natural beauty and idealistic beauty. Andromeda’s standing posture is the same as in Greek art, such as the sculpture of Venus.

The image to mention is “THE DREADFUL HEAD” , which depicts Perseus raising Medusa’s head. which he is the one who cut with his own skill for Andromeda to see Usually if Medusa appears anywhere If anyone saw it, it would immediately turn to stone. Probably because of this Perseus had to hold Medusa’s head above the water. for Andromeda to see what Medusa was like from the shadow that appeared in the water. Even Perseus himself, when he met Medusa before beheading, had to look at Medusa from the shadow reflected on his shield. If they had faced each other directly Perseus would definitely turn to stone.

Byrne Jones is an artist who is skilled in capturing the finer details within the picture. When looking at the overall picture, it will look like real. But if you look at each part of the picture carefully, there will be a specific style according to his own ideal. The general atmosphere of the image tends to give a mysterious feeling. which affects the imagination and emotions of the viewers quite a bit.

Source: Art and Culture by Somporn Boonrawd