The interior design acts as a form of expression, through which we display our individuality, our style and our cultural influences. Edward Hopper particularly stands out among the numerous artists who have had a significant impact on art history and are able to transform every room into a living work of art.
His gift to capture the essence of loneliness and isolation in urban scenarios is unique. Thanks to providers like Prodi Art, high -quality reproductions of its best -known works are conveniently available on the Internet today, so everyone has the opportunity to integrate Hoppers art into their home.
Why is Edward Hopper one of the most important painters of the 20th century
Edward Hopper is considered one of the most important realistic artists of the 20th century and represented American life in impressive scenes that still have a significant cultural influence. Hopper was born in 1882, only 25 miles north of New York City, and he was in a unique position both in terms of time and locally to experience the rise of cinema as an art form.
In a video contribution by the YouTube series "Great Art Explained", the British curator, gallery owner and video essayist James Payne how Hopper was one of the first artists who were inspired by the cinema, and, as the other way around, filmmakers were influenced by his sober and artistic work and his thoughtful visual style. With a concise comparisons, Payne has convincing that the visual language of the film was shaped by the visual art and that Hopper's works in particular had a lasting influence on film production.
Influences and unique characteristics full of nostalgia, ambivalence and introspection
Hopper's works of art were strongly influenced by the pulsating life in large cities, especially New York City , whose characteristic architecture is often clear in his pictures. In his work, he often addresses aspects such as loneliness, isolation and resignation. Hopper's paintings are known to capture fleeting moments and are characterized by a minimalist style, calm and a certain ambiguity.
His works stimulate thought and ask the viewer to discover hidden stories. Hopper was inspired by European culture and by master painters such as Johannes Vermeer , Edgar Degas and Édouard Manet . This can be seen in his targeted handling of light and shadow, the attempts to capture transient moments, and especially in its unique style of the image composition.
The excerpts of his pictures often seem random, blurred and fleeting, which is reminiscent of a film scene. In addition, looking at his works is similar to a look behind the scenes of a film. This is not without reason, since Hopper was probably one of the largest film enthusiasts among the painters; The American artist had a passion for the cinema that is still revered by him. This also becomes clear in the work of numerous filmmakers, from classics such as Alfred Hitchcock to Gustav Deutsch, who paid tribute in his film "Shirley: Visions of Reality" from 2013.
Hopper's stoic and introverted approach
Contrary to the popular belief, Edward Hopper made painting great effort. Each of his works was a long, grumpy pregnancy that was characterized by lonely thoughts. There was no dynamic brush strokes of a passionate hand, no electrifying aha moments. For months he thought about ideas, rejected them and reduced them before pressing a drop of color onto his palette.
In the early 1960s, the artist Raphael Soyer Hopper and his wife Josephine paid a visit to their summer house on a cliff over the sea in Cape Cod. Soyer found Hopper, who was sitting in the front and stared at the hills, while Jo, as they all called, looked back in the opposite direction.
"That is what we do," she said to Soyer. "He sits in his place all day and looks at the hills, I look at the sea, and when we meet, there are controversy, controversy, controversies."
This anecdote - as it is reproduced Avis Berman in his book "Edward Hoppers New York" , summarizes both Hopper's creative process and the torn but constant relationship of the couple. Hopper's close friend, the American painter and critic Guy Pène du Bois , once commented on the fact that Hopper "told me ... that he took years to make friends with the painting of a cloud in the sky."
Edward Hopper and "Morning Sun" : A bright spot for your own four walls
In the design of the living space, the integration of works of art means not only a stylistic enrichment, but also the introduction of emotions and stories. "Morning Sun" by Edward Hopper captures the beginning of a new day with poetic precision.
Although Edward Hopper avoids contact with people, his painting seems to be the best access to grasp the state of the modern individual, which suffers more than ever from loneliness and loss.
I don't know exactly why I choose certain topics towards others, unless I think they are the best media for a synthesis of my inner experience. ”
This quote from Hopper summarizes the quintessence of his art, which goes beyond mere aesthetic considerations and immerses them in emotional and psychological deep human experience. In addition, the sparse compositions and steamed color nuances increase the feeling of isolation and self -reflection and captivate American life in the early to middle 20th century.
His works often show lonely figures in calm, almost immovable environments. The Americans on Hopper's screens seem to be lost in everyday life, while the buildings act as silent witnesses of the merciless time. Even if people are shown in apparently everyday scenarios - in offices, on streets or in apartments - they act as if they look at something outside the frame, something that we can only speculate about, as if each of them is guarding a secret.
Your thoughts seem to be on something that is not present in the picture or something that does not exist at all. It is probably exactly what Hopper's work gives a universal dimension that extends far beyond the American.
Thanks to Prodi Art, you can now invite the light of the morning to your living rooms through high -quality reproductions that correspond to the original detail.
The urban loneliness with "Nighthawks"
Under the artist's creations, "Nighthawks" out as one of his best known and most mysterious paintings. This oil painting, which was created in 1942 on canvas, captures the essence of nightly life in an American dinner atmosphere through a window that shines in the surrounding darkness and stands out.
" Nighthawks " shows four figures: three customers who are apparently sunk into thoughts, and a waiter, all caught in a floating moment, immersed in the artificial light, which forms a strong contrast to the darkness outside. The scene lacks recognizable entrance doors, which increases the topics of isolation and alienation. The composition, the selection of the colors and the lighting of the painting create both intimate as well distant mood that is typical for Hopper's work.
Nighthawks ”, which was presented for the first time shortly after its completion, immediately attracted the attention of the audience and critics and became a symbol of modern American existence. The takeover by the Art Institute of Chicago was strengthened shortly after his first exhibition in the American art scene. Topics, Hopper's technical skills or deep anchoring in popular culture that explains its permanent attraction?
A reproduction of this work on its walls can transform a space into a place of reflection, where light and shadow work together harmoniously and create a thoughtful atmosphere. Ideal for living room or dining room, it brings with it a touch of American art history and evokes silence and isolation in pulsating urban life.
Infinite expanse with "Rooms by the Sea"
With "Rooms by the Sea" Hopper gives us a unhindered view of the ocean, where a door opens to a limitless horizon. With its simplicity and visual strength, this work arouses a feeling of flight and freedom in rooms in which you want to escape everyday life, such as in the bedroom or office.
Hopper's ability to indicate worlds beyond the physical walls and invite this painting and invite you to the imagination and internal journey of discovery.
Reproductions by Edward Hopper at Prodi Art
By choosing Hopper's reproductions at Prodi Art , you not only add works of art to your walls; They enrich their surroundings with stories, emotions and visual depth. Prodi Art offers almost 100 different works by Hopper, all printed in Germany.
In the gallery " Fine Art " you will also find over 1,000 works of famous artists such as Picasso, Matisse, Banksy, Nicolas de Staël and many more. Thanks to their museum quality, these works are loyal to the original and are far more than mere decoration - they open windows to the world of art, whereby each painting tells their own story.
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