Artwork Analysis

An analysis of two paintings: "Little Falls," by Beatrice Wose Smith, and "Ghetto Documents Drawing," by Miriam Beerman.

1,201 words () | 0 sources | 2007 United States

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses two paintings in the Everson Museum of Art in Syracuse, NY: Beatrice Wose Smith's painting "Little Falls," an oil painting of the town of that name in upstate New York, and Miriam Beerman's "Ghetto Documents Drawing," of a Holocaust victim. The author describes the lines, structure and color of both paintings and their emotional impact on the author as well as on two other visitors to the museum. The author also explains why both should be museum pieces, in the author's opinion. Images of the paintings discussed are included.

From the Paper:

"I believe this painting has intrinsic value because of the fact that it obviously meant something to the artist because she came from the area and it also is a beautiful piece of art. This painting in my opinion does belong in a museum because of the artist's talent and its amazing beauty and also because it is a piece of Central New York history. I think this painting shows today's society that all they have to do is stop and look around because everyday life is art."