Rocky Mountains

Bierstadt, " Rocky Mountains," 

Imitationalism - This piece of artwork expresses realistic characteristics by using color and texture. This picture  imitates the Rocky Mountains accurately. The artist used the concept of contrasting the colors by making the bottom part of the painting darker and precise in detail. The top part of the painting is painted with lighter colors to express that the mountains are farther away and fading. This painting is suppose to illustrate the peaceful-ness of the Native Indians. I  like the noticeable details in the mountains by using color and contrast.

Formalism - The intensity in this picture is well done because you can picture and see what the Native Indians are doing in this painting. Bierstadt illustrated this painting with precise detail and contrast. The intensity in this painting expresses the beauty of mother nature. The lines in this painting are curvy and rigid. The texture in this painting is realistic because the use of contrast and purpose-full lines. This painting expresses the beauty of mother nature well.

Emotionalism -  The emotion given in this painting is peace. In my opinion the painting illustrates peace and calmness. Emotionally this painting is done well and expresses the emotion in a way that people can look at this painting and tell what the emotion is.