Tourist Guide

Nature of the Agapanthus

I did learn to appreciate some forms of Modern Art during my visit to the MoMa. An example of such works is Claude Monet’s Agapanthus, which depicts nature in its purest form. This painting depicts several flowers, known as agapanthuses, surrounded by swirls of what seems to be green grass and leaves and is reminiscent of Van Gogh’s paintings. I enjoyed seeing the directions of the brushstrokes on the painting, as it points to the attention to detail paid by Monet in a painting surrounded by a green backdrop. According to the description, Monet often painted in his garden, which was rich with plant life. Such an inspiration is clearly depicted in this painting as it is completely covered in the color green, showing that life surrounds the flowers on all sides. Such art, which is a nonstandard interpretation of common scenes, is unique in its technique, which adds to its artistic value. This is the type of innovation that I can appreciate in art, as opposed to Frantisek Kupka’s lackluster style and lack of genuine technique.