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john jordan, Lidded Jar (1991). Gjengitt i illustrasjonsøyemed; alle rettigheter forbeholdt rettighetshaver.

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Kunstner: john jordan originaluniqueart.com/no/artists/john-jordan/
Malt: 1991
Opprinnelig størrelse: 30 x 20 cm

Opphavsrett Dette verket anses fortsatt å være beskyttet av opphavsrett. Katalogen inneholder ingen fødsels- eller dødsdatoer for john jordan; opphavsretten varer 70 år etter kunstnerens død, så den sikreste tolkningen er at rettighetene fortsatt gjelder. Bildet vises her kun som referanse i undervisningsøyemed; rettighetene forblir hos rettighetshaver.

Lidded Jar — john jordan

How big is it?

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

Når ble dette malt?

1990

▲ dette verket, 1991

Sammenlign med

Vase, 1994 originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-vase-AR247Q-en/
Amphora, 1990 originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-amphora-AR247N-en/
Black Textured Jar, 1994 originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-black-textured-jar-AR247J-en/

Velg ett av verkene ovenfor: nevn to ting det har til felles med dette, og én ting som er annerledes.

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Farger

Målt ut fra bildet

Hovedfarge

Rosy Brown #b9b59b

Katalogisert palett

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Palett: Earthy Den dominerende fargefamilien i bildet.
Hovedfargenavn: Rosy Brown
Intensitet: Monochromatic Hvor mettede og varierte fargene er, fra en enkelt dempet nyanse til mange klare toner.
Kontrast: Statement Hvor mye fargene varierer i lyshet og metning over hele bildet.
Harmoni: Discordant Palette Hvor godt fargene fungerer sammen, fra kontrastfylt til fullstendig harmonisk.
Lysstyrke: Shadow Hvor lyst eller mørkt bildet fremstår totalt sett, fra dype skygger til lyse høylys.
Metning: Muted Hvor rene og sterke fargene er, fra nesten grått til helt 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/no/artists/john-jordan/
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Kildehenvisning for dette kunstverket

MLA: jordan, john. Lidded Jar. 1991, https://originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
APA: jordan, john (1991). Lidded Jar [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
Chicago: john jordan. Lidded Jar. 1991. https://originaluniqueart.com/no/art/john-jordan-lidded-jar-AR247E-en/
Harvard: jordan, john (1991) Lidded Jar. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/no/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.