Homework 1

A painting I dislike:
"Tarascon" by Michael Goldberg (1959) was painted on a large canvas and is displayed at the Harvard Art Museum. I dislike this painting because I think it is too simplistic. It doesn't appeal to me because it lacks a major subject or focus.

A painting I like:
"Ascension" by Philip Koch (2008) is painted with oil paint on a large panel. Koch is known for his landscape paintings and highlights the beauty of nature through his paintings. I like this painting because of its striking colors, the contrast between warm and cool tones are very visually appealing. I also like the painting's simple interpretation of a natural environment.

Links:
http://vogel5050.org/works/76600
http://paintingperceptions.com/landscape-painting/philip-koch