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Lidded Jar

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

Naam Klas Datum
john jordan, Lidded Jar (1991). Reproduceerd ter referentie; alle rechten voorbehouden aan de auteursrechthebbende.

De feiten

Kunstenaar
john jordan originaluniqueart.com/nl/artists/john-jordan/
Geschilderd
1991
Afmetingen origineel werk
30 x 20 cm

In context

Lidded Jar — john jordan

How big is it?

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

Wanneer is dit geschilderd?

  1. 1990

▲ dit werk, 1991

Vergelijkbare werken

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

Kies een van de bovenstaande werken: noem twee overeenkomsten met dit werk en één verschil.

Meer werken om naast dit werk te plaatsen: originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/similar/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/

Kleurenpalet

Gemeten op basis van de afbeelding

    Hoofdkleur

    Rosy Brown #b9b59b

    Gecatalogiseerd palet

    • #B9B59B
    • #342829
    • #847558
    • #E0DFD2
    Palet
    Earthy De dominante kleurfamilie in de afbeelding.
    Naam hoofdkleur
    Rosy Brown
    Intensiteit
    Monochromatic De mate van verzadiging en variatie in de kleuren, variërend van een enkele ingetogen tint tot vele heldere kleuren.
    Contrast
    Statement De mate waarin de kleuren in helderheid en verzadiging variëren over het gehele kunstwerk.
    Harmonie
    Discordant Palette De mate waarin de kleuren samensmelten, van contrasterend tot volledig harmonieus.
    Helderheid
    Shadow Hoe licht of donker het beeld in zijn geheel oogt, van diepe schaduw tot helder hoogtepunt.
    Verzadiging
    Muted Hoe puur en krachtig de kleuren zijn, van bijna grijs tot volledig levendig.

    Kunstenaar en museum

    Lidded Jar — john jordan

    Kunstenaar

    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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    originaluniqueart.com/nl/art/download/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/

    Bronvermelding voor dit kunstwerk

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

    Look closely

    Lidded Jar — john jordan

    Look closely

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

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Vase (1994), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. 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.