(Amemo) Mask of HumankindEl Anatsui · 2010

  • Art movementJunk Art
  • Creation date2010

El Anatsui (1944 –)

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About this artwork

  • Title: (Amemo) Mask of Humankind
  • Artist: El Anatsui
  • Year: 2010
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Junk Art
  • Main color: Espresso
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

How do contrast and harmony combine in "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind"?

The color composition of "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui combines a bold contrast with a balanced harmony harmony.

How old was El Anatsui when creating "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" in 2010?

When "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" was created in 2010, El Anatsui - born in 1944 - was 66 years old.

Who is the artist behind "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind"?

The artist behind "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" is El Anatsui. The work is catalogued under El Anatsui's name.

When was "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" made?

The creation of "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui is dated 2010.

Is "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" more bright or more dark overall?

The recorded values for "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui are: brilliant brightness, bright balance luminance.

What is the color identity of "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui?

"(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui uses a neutrals palette, with espresso (#654137) as the dominant color.

Toward which tone does "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" lean?

An amber to saffron hue runs through "(Amemo) Mask of Humankind" by El Anatsui.

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