Art vs Art #2

In this new article, as to emphasize even more immediately how art is a continuous flow of references and influences through the centuries, I have compared works that are far from each other in terms of time and as different as possible with regard to the artistic movement or to the material used for their creation, but nonetheless similar under a visual perspective.

Each time we linger our eyes on a work of art, our mind is unconsciously led at identifying elements that refer to a collective imaginary and a shared cultural heritage. 

In every artwork, in fact, a movement, a drapery, weaving limbs, a glance are all quotations – to whom is familiar with art – that pay homage to previous artists. 

#1 Les Liaisons Dangereuses (1935) - René Magritte vs Zex Mirror (1987) - Alva Bernardine

#2 Standing Blue Nude (1952) - Henri Matisse vs Big Nude V (1980) - Helmut Newton

#3 Hand of God (1896 ca.) - Auguste Rodin vs C42 M69 Y95 K50 & C42 M70 Y95 K50 (2011) - Coke Wisdom O’Neal

#4 Girl Asleep - Giorgio de Chirico vs Solarisation (1931) - Man Ray

#5 Death and Life (detail) (1916) - Gustav Klimt vs Sniff test (2014) - Monica Rohan

#6 Three Studies for a Crucifixion (1962) - Francis Bacon vs The Cambodian Room (2009) - Antoine d’Agata

#7 Primavera (detail of the Three Graces) (1482 ca.) - Sandro Botticelli vs Dance (1910) - Henri Matisse

#8 Composition C (1935) - Piet Mondrian vs Bleeding Mondrian (2011) - Desire Obtain Cherish