Artists Frame
Definition
This term refers to the use of framing devices within artworks, where the artist intentionally includes elements that act as a 'frame' within the composition, directing focus or creating a sense of boundary.
History
The use of framing within artworks has been employed throughout art history as a way to draw attention to certain aspects of a composition or to create a dialogue between the artwork and the viewer.
Notable Examples
Diego Velázquez
Las Meninas, 1656
René Magritte
The Human Condition, 1933
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Diego Velázquez, who used complex framing in Las Meninas, and René Magritte, who explored the concept of frames and windows within his surreal paintings.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the careful composition of elements within the artwork that act as a frame, often using architecture, mirrors, or windows as framing devices to guide the viewer's gaze.
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