Mendoza's Second Trip The Metropolitan Museum of Art

  Leesandra Mendoza

 The Museum Experience

Professor Nevins 

Second Trip: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

            The Met on Friday         

    On Friday I had the wonderful opportunity of going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first time in my life. I went with my older sister as we both had the day off, and took the hour and a 45 minute drive over. We got to the museum near ten am and I originally thought it wouldn't be as packed but it was still full of so many people from all over visiting. I was glad that they offer a pay what you can for students from around the area and touching states. The typical price is $30 for an adult and $17 for a student. The museum had so much to see and even after walking around for three and a half hours we had not finished. Before going into depth about a few of the art pieces I have some fun ones to share that I truly enjoyed. 

 

                       Glass Vessels                                                                  Ceramic Vessels

                   

                    Hatshepsut Wearing the Khat Headdress                                                                                Symbols of Regeneration                  

            Dynasty 18, Joint reign of  Hatshepsut and Thutmose III                                                                                  Mix artifacts 

                                        (c.a 1473-1458 B.C)                                                                                        (ranging from c.a 1981- 20th century B.C) 

Felipa Trujillo (Cochiti, 1908-1986)

Mono figure (ca. 1966) 

Clay and Paint

      Harriet Goodhue Hosmer (1830-1908)                              Auguste Rodin (1840-1917)

                           Daphne                                                                    The Tempest 

          1853; This carving, 1854 Marble                                  Carved before 1910, Marble        

    With all of those wonderful pieces there one I would love to highlight and get more in depth with. Before going into the museum I decided to have a game plan of what I might be interested on seeing. I found a piece that I knew I needed to see. That piece is Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) Joan of Arc, 1879, oil on canvas. 

 

                          My Photo                                                                         The Gallery's Photo

    Jules Bastien-Lepage (1848-1884) was a French painter associated with the Realism and Naturalist movement. The Joan of Arc (1879) is one of his most famous works. In the painting, Joan is portrayed as a young woman dressed in armor, holding a banner in her hand. She has a determined and solemn expression on her face, reflecting her courage and resolve with leading the French army during the Hundred Years War. I love the way Bastien-Lepage uses color in this piece by utilizes a muted and earthy color palette, which contributes to the painting's naturalistic and realistic style.The color of Joan's armor is predominantly a dull metallic gray, which adds to the historical accuracy of the portrayal. Her clothing and surroundings are also depicted in subdued hues, emphasizing the somber and serious mood of the painting. Contrasting with the muted tones, the banner that Joan holds stands out with its brighter colors, often featuring reds and golds. This contrast draws attention to Joan as the central figure and symbolizes her role as a leader and symbol of hope.

    Bastien-Lepage's portrayal of Joan of Arc is notable for its departure from the traditional heroic depictions of her as a triumphant warrior. Instead, he presents her as a humble peasant girl, reflecting her origins and emphasizing her humanity. Truly making this a masterpiece in my eyes.