MarkChuck Close · 1979
Photorealism
1979
Chuck Close (1940 – 2021)
American photorealist known for monumental grid portraits that deconstruct faces into meticulous, colorful cells of paint and ink.
About this artwork
- Title: Mark
- Artist: Chuck Close
- Year: 1979
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Color palette: Earthy
- Keywords: art collector gift, large scale artwork, contemporary art
- Color intensity: Balanced
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Questions & Answers
Which artistic current is "Mark" by Chuck Close part of?
"Mark" by Chuck Close belongs to the Photorealism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.
How does "Mark" fit into Chuck Close's themes and style?
"Mark" shares with Chuck Close's other works its Photorealism style and the recorded themes: photorealist influence, close's signature style, human portraiture focus, 1970s american art, social commentary subtle, psychological depth", self-exploration themes, exploring identity".
What stage of Chuck Close's development does "Mark" represent?
"Mark" belongs to the Late Medieval of Chuck Close's career. This classification relates the work to the artist's development.