Self portraits “Joseph Stella”

. What kind of emotions do you see? Italy Joseph Stella was born in a small Rome mountain village by the name of Muro Lucano near Naples, Italy on June 13, 1877. Naples Muro Lucano

Stella displayed a natural ability to draw. He studied at the Art Students League in 1897 and later at the New York School of Art. Charcoal Drawing of Steel Mill in Pittsburgh

This was one of many commissioned drawings of Pittsburgh steel mill workers and miners for The Survey (1909-14). The working class was a subject he took great interest in. One example was when he was sent out to illustrate a mine disaster in Monongah, West Virginia where he was troubled by the devastation of human life. His drawings help bring to light the need for better mining safety laws. “As Men See America I”

“Painters Row” Spring 1908 The “Hole In The Wall”

A miners or steel workers living conditions.

“Italian Leader”

“Smoke Stack” 1935-36 “Battle of Lights, Coney Island” “Old Brooklyn Bridge” c.1913-14 Stella was fascinated with the modern technology A depiction of modern American of New York City. His favorite was the Brooklyn culture and painting of the jazz scene. Bridge with its sweeping cables, glittering lights, and grand views. Stella made six paintings of this bridge.

In 1909 Stella returned to Europe and was exposed to the influential Modern art of the Cubist and Futurist. The Brooklyn Bridge (The Bridge), Battle of Lights, Mardi Gras, Coney Island from Voice of the City of New York 1913-14 Interpreted, 1920-1922 Gift Collection Societe Anonyme 1941-689

Stella is most famous for New York Joseph Stella-”I used the intact purity of Interpreted, a five-paneled work patterned the vermillion to accentuate the carnal after a religious alter piece. It depicts bridges frenzy of the new bacchanal and all the and skyscrapers instead of saints. This art acidity of the lemon yellow for the dazzling work reflects the belief that industry was lights storming all around.” ejecting religion as the center of modern life. Joseph Stella, “Factories”

Joseph Stella “Smoke Stacks” 1935 Why do you think he uses these colors? What colors does Stella use in Flowers? What effect does this give? Can you point out repeated What about lines? birds?

Stella uses Do you see symmetry hidden in the painting. objects? what is symmetry and how does he do this? Flowers By Joseph Stella, Italy, 1931 Oil on canvas, 75”X 75” Phoenix Art Museum “Dance of Spring” 1924 “The Red Hat” 1924 Oil on Canvas 9 ¾ X 12 in.

Stella is most known for his American Futurist paintings and his interpretations of modern twentieth-century life. In his quest for artistic freedom however, he did not limit himself to just one style of expression.

Mountain Landscape of Muro Lucano, Italy

Serenade, A Christmas Fantasy

The Little Lake, 1931 Joseph Stella’s most famous quote is: “I have see the future and it is good. We will wipe away the religions of old and start anew.”