Monday, January 16, 2012

Edward Hoppers "Nighthawk"

Elements:
  • Style 
    • Old-fashioned
    • Shady
    • Sophisticated
  • Theme
    • Chic
    • Modest
    • Relaxed
  • Setting
    • Lonely
    • Quiet
    • Empty 
  • Color
    • Shady
    • Dark
    • Low lighted
Analytical Argument:

     In Edward Hopper's Nighthawk, Hopper illustrates a quiet, low key restaurant which expresses a setting perfectly fit for encouraging soothingness and light-hearted intimacy. The setting is represented by an intense, shadowy atmosphere that revolves around the calm, chatty couple. With the relaxed faces of the couple, a romantic relaxation is felt when looking at the picture. Hopper's Nighthawk offers a pleasant, yet bold look at life during the peaceful times of the 1940s. 

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