Vaughan's Journey Through the Exploration of World Art

  Art Analysis of Shaman Between Two Worlds  The piece I chose for this assignment, Shaman Between Two Worlds, touches many different artistic elements, although for this blog I will just be focusing on: color, shape, and tone. Before I begin to analyze these elements however, I feel like it is important to recognize why someone should care about the deeper meanings behind the art. As stated by Dr. Mittman, understanding art can “ enrich your life, open your eyes to new experiences, and expand your horizons” but above all else “art is a powerful means to see through the eyes of others” (Mittman). To me, this “ability” to put yourself in other’s shoes through art is on great display in Shaman Between Two Worlds.    Shaman Between Two Worlds, was created by the legendary indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau in Canada during the year 1980. Norval was born in Greenstone Canada in 1932 and would go on to become so popular and influenti...

       Hello everyone, my name is Vaughan Nagy. I was born in Alaska and have spent my entire life living in this incredible state. I’m currently situated and have always lived on the banks of the Susitna River, located roughly between the towns of Willow and Talkeetna. This location isn’t only perfect for its natural beauty, but also for the opportunities it provides to explore said beauty. With both Hatcher Pass and Denali State Park only a one-hour drive away, I’ve grown up hiking and climbing through these wonderful places. I’m currently studying to pursue a major in geo-engineering so I can continue to traverse more of our stunning state as a land surveyor. I am incredibly grateful to be taking this class and can’t wait to see what I’ll learn.        From a young age , my parents made sure there was almost always a book in my hand. As soon as I could barely scrawl my name, I got my own library card  and began inv...