Month: November 2019

In this week’s lecture, I really enjoy the works of Piet Mondrian. More specifically, I like the art style that he uses. Even though the motifs are simple, straight forward and geometric, the contrast of the lines and primary colours gives it a very vibrant and attractive look. I like the sense of rhythm that the work presents viewers with.

Personally, I really like the use of primary colours because the contrast produces harmony and it is pleasing to the eye. I also really like the products inspired by Piet Mondrian and his works. They give off a cheery yet not tacky look. It also has a modern touch to it. This design can also be incorporated into fashion, permutating each clothing design with change the colour sizes, line placement and no. of lines. The possibilities of this design is endless.

What interests me the most about this lecture is the topic on Ukiyo-e. Also known as “The Floating World”, Ukiyo-e is essentially a style of Japanese woodblock prints and painting from the Edo period. It depicts everyday life in Japan, courtesans, romantic landscape and erotica. 

I enjoy looking at the content because the subject matter in Ukiyo-e are very fascinating. By looking t Ukiyo-e artworks, it is almost as if fantasy tales of geishas, ninjas and samurais come to life. The artworks depict them in action, almost like depicting a scene in a story book. I also really like the sceneries depicted in the artworks. Scenes of a  majestic wave, the Mt Fuji and a Japanese village in winter can be spotted easily. Looking at these light hearted depictions of Japanese life takes one through a journey through ancient Japan. These prints and paintings are like an illustrated documentary of ancient Japanese life. Every new artwork has its own charm and alluring factor. The colour used in Ukiyo-e can also be very calming and pleasant to look at.