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The colors on the wood art represented in this art analysis is a picture of Jesus Christ when he was crucified. There is no specific date indicated when the art was done however, it is indicated that the art originated from Philippines and it was acquired by San Francisco-Manila Sisters City Committee. Considering the rarity of Christ’s images and the Christian religion in Asia, the art must have been made to spread the gospel of Christianity among the Asians in the region. The art is currently located in Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, Osher Gallery. A viewer walking into the museum can be able to look up at the art and can easily interpret the original intention of the artist which was meant to evoke emotions in the challenges that the Christ went through in the hands of his tormentors before he lost his life on the cross.

The wooden sculpture of crucifixion of Jesus portrait in this art seems to represent a stage in his life when he was getting tortured by the people who crucified him. The sculpture portrays the image of Christ with his eyes closed and his head leaning towards his right shoulder. Part of his long hair are portrayed crossing over his right shoulder to his armpit and he looks like he is not in pain. Most of the images that that portrays the sequences of Christ’s crucifixion normally indicate different stages of the suffering he endured on the cross. In some instances, most images portray Jesus having his head lifted up with his eyes gazing up to the sky and this normally indicate that he is in pain. In some other instances, the images of Jesus is portrayed when his eyes are gazing on the ground with a sense of a lifeless body and this normally indicate that it could be the last time he was alive. However, in this art, Jesus is neither gazing up into the sky nor gazing down. The art portrays the image of Christ in between two stages of his suffering.

The art of crucifixion of Jesus Christ uses different line elements to give the sculpture the emphasis of the suffering that the Christ endured. One of the notable lines used by the artist is the contour lines. When one looks at the art, the image of Christ has been shaped in a flawless manner and this has been made possible by the continuous contour lines that shapes the body in a manner that fits on the cross. Another notable lines used in the art is the parallel lines. When one looks at the part in between the lower abdomen and the chest, the ribs of Christ are visible which are parallel against each other. The parallel lines have used by the artist to great patterns that a viewer can easily notice by looking at the art. There is also the implied lines which have been used by the artist in the sculpture. When one looks at the face of Christ, his closed eyes seems to suggest that he was gazing on the right side over his shoulders in his last stages of life. Another important element that is clearly depicted in the art is the shape of Christ. The shape of the art portrays that of a person who is suffering on the cross. Equally, the there is an element of angular shape as portrayed by the art. There is a sharp angle of the face looking on the right side over the shoulders of the art.

The tonal value created by the artist is low. There is a high contrasting light that has been made possible by use of different colors. The art depicts a brown color which is in contrast with the rest of the background. The contrast is place more emphasis on art. A viewer can easily get attracted to the image of the Christ due to the appealing brown color used on the art. Another element that is notable in the art is the pattern used by the artist. There is a repetition of parallel lines on either side of the thorax of the art where rips are clearly visible and are indicated by parallel lines. There is also the repetition of curvy shapes throughout the art. The pattern depicted in the art enhances the emphasis that the artist intended to bring to the viewers’ attention on the challenges and the suffering that Christ endured on the cross. Another compelling element that is witnessed in the art of Christ’s crucifixion is the space that has been employed by the artist. The distance between the rest of the body and the hang hands depicts a struggle that Christ endured on the cross. The space between his legs is another factor that shows the challenges he went through. The hallmark of the art is the color that has been used by the artist, the pain and suffering that Christ went through is depicted using the stains of red blood visible on his hands and feet. The artist has placed more emphasis on this color to draw the attention of the viewer on the pain and agony that Jesus went through. Went one looks at the art, they can easily get emotional but creating an imaginary challenges that Christ went which is reinforced by the presence of blood stains on his arms and feet. The body of Christ is depicted in the art as motionless which shows that he was in the last moments of his life.

The principles of design employed by the artist to enhance the visual aspect of the art is a unified visual element. All parts of the art fit in together. The art is equally symmetrically balanced. There is the application of weight in both sides of the art and it is well balanced. The emphasis that the artist intended to pass is enhanced by the use of different shapes, color and different lines. The art creates a flawless rhythm using the curvy shapes on the body of the art. The setting is also done in a manner that evokes emotions when a viewer looks at the art. The angular shape of the face of the art suggest a body that is lifeless and the curvy shape indicate the challenges and suffering endured by Christ.

In conclusion, the picture of the art below suggest that the artist achieved the intended purpose of passing an information to the Christian community on the challenges that Jesus Christ went through in the hands of his tormentors. Someone who may have read about the story of Jesus can easily relate with his experience when they look at the art. The artist also employed excellent artistic colors that enhances the intended purposes of the art. The choice of red color to depict the blood and the visible nails on the hands and feet of Christ was meant to evoke emotions that would trigger empathy. Overall, the art is one of the most interesting collection in the Asian Museum.

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