Guide til elevkunst — Lidded Jar

4 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 Artist and museum4 Look closely

Navn Klasse Dato

john jordan, Lidded Jar (1991). Reproduceret til referenceformål; alle rettigheder er forbeholdt rettighedshaveren.

Fakta om værket

Kunstner: john jordan originaluniqueart.com/da/artists/john-jordan/
Malet: 1991
Oprindelig størrelse: 30 x 20 cm

Ophavsret Dette værk betragtes som værende stadig beskyttet af ophavsret. Kataloget indeholder ingen fødsels- eller dødsdatoer for john jordan; ophavsretten varer 70 år efter kunstnerens død, så den mest sikre fortolkning er, at rettighederne stadig er gældende. Billedet vises her udelukkende til undervisningsbrug; rettighederne forbliver hos rettighedshaveren.

Lidded Jar — john jordan

How big is it?

The original measures 30 × 20 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.

Hvornår er dette malet?

1990

▲ dette værk, 1991

Sammenlignelige værker

Vase, 1994 originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-vase-AR247Q-en/
Amphora, 1990 originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-amphora-AR247N-en/
Black Textured Jar, 1994 originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-black-textured-jar-AR247J-en/

Vælg et af de ovenstående værker: nævn to ting, det har til fælles med dette, og én ting, der er forskellig.

Flere værker, der kan placeres ved siden af dette: originaluniqueart.com/da/art/similar/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/

Farver

Målt ud fra billedet

Hovedfarve

Rosy Brown #b9b59b

Gemt palet

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Farvepalette: Earthy Den dominerende farvefamilie i billedet.
Primær farve: Rosy Brown
Intensitet: Monochromatic Hvor mættede og varierede farverne er, fra en enkelt dæmpet nuance til mange klare nuancer.
Kontrast: Statement Hvor meget farverne varierer i lysstyrke og mætning på tværs af billedet.
Harmoni: Discordant Palette Hvor godt farverne spiller sammen, fra modstridende til fuldstændig harmoniske.
Lysstyrke: Shadow Hvor lyst eller mørkt billedet fremstår samlet set, fra dybe skygger til lyse højlys.
Mætning: Muted Hvor rene og stærke farverne er, fra næsten grå til fuldt livlige.

Lidded Jar — john jordan

Kunstner

john jordan

A Life Carved in Wood: The Art of John Jordan

John Jordan, born in Cane Ridge, Tennessee, and later residing in Nashville, was a self-taught woodturner whose career blossomed into an internationally recognized artistic practice spanning over three decades. Though he passed away in 2023, his legacy continues to inspire through the enduring beauty and tactile complexity of his carved wooden vessels. Jordan’s journey wasn't one of formal training but rather a deeply personal exploration of material, form, and texture—a testament to the power of intuitive creativity. He began working with wood in the late 1970s, quickly developing a distinctive style that set him apart within the craft world. His dedication led to widespread recognition, culminating in his work being included in prestigious collections such as those of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the White House, and even the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

The Evolution of a Textured Aesthetic

Initially drawn to the inherent qualities of wood—its grain, its warmth, its potential for transformation—Jordan’s early pieces were characterized by a refined simplicity. However, he soon began experimenting with carving techniques, pushing beyond traditional turning methods to create richly textured surfaces.

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Kunstneren john jordan originaluniqueart.com/da/artists/john-jordan/
Lignende værker Flere værker til sammenligning originaluniqueart.com/da/art/similar/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/

Findes online

QR-kode med link til downloadside for Lidded Jar

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Kildehenvisning til dette kunstværk

MLA: jordan, john. Lidded Jar. 1991, https://originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
APA: jordan, john (1991). Lidded Jar [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
Chicago: john jordan. Lidded Jar. 1991. https://originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
Harvard: jordan, john (1991) Lidded Jar. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/da/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/

Lidded Jar — john jordan

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Vase (1994), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.