Realistic vs. Abstract

Realistic vs. AbstractRealistic: An artwork that is

shown true to life without stylization or idealization.

Chuck Close, The Big Self-Portrait, drawing, 1967.

Abstract: An artwork based on a subject but there are few details & the elements are simplified or rearranged.

Acrimboldo, Rudolph II as Vertumnus, oil on panel, ~1590.

Artist: Guiseppe AcrimboldoFrom: ItalyTime frame: 1526-1593

Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Vertumnus (Emperor Rudolph II), oil on wood, 68cmx56cm, 1590.

Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Close-up of Vertumnus (Emperor Rudolph II), oil on wood, 68cmx56cm, 1590.

Guiseppe Arcimboldo, The Gardner, oil on wood, 35cmx24cm.

Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Spring, oil on wood, 66cmx50cm, 1563.

Guiseppe Arcimboldo, Winter, oil on wood, 67cmx51cm, 1563.