Tolkien and the World of Art - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

tar-ancalime · 06-01-2004, 08:33 AM

Ah, Picasso. One of the great portrayers of Arda. The painting that comes most to mind is the gorgeous Les Demoiselles d'Imladris.

***The Barrow-Wight*** · 06-01-2004, 09:15 AM

Elanor

Simbelmyne

Seregon

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 06-01-2004, 11:57 AM

Another example is A. Edelfelt's "The Wife of the Steward of Gondor". There is Finduilas with her firstborn, Boromir, sitting in a quiet chamber in Minas Tirith. Well, we all know that the "original" name (Queen Bianca) is fake or at least incorrect. First and foremost there were no kings or queens in Gondor at that time so the poor artist must have been mistaken.

piosenniel · 06-01-2004, 12:28 PM

Matisse captures the awakening of the Elves beneath the stars . . .

Saraphim · 06-01-2004, 01:10 PM

An unknown Roman artist truly captured the look of Aragorn before the gates of the Morannon. The small figure clinging to him is quite metaphoric to that of the people of Middle-Earth, who he must protect.

Leader of Men

Imladris · 06-01-2004, 02:12 PM

Arwen Evenstar, walking the woods of Lothlorien after the death of Aragorn

See how sad she looks as she enters the Golden Wood now empty, gone, and faded?

Kransha · 06-01-2004, 02:29 PM

Hmm, I really didn't expect this thread to 'thrive' as it has. I can't say I'm dissapointed, though. Estelyn, thanks for the link. I see the caretakers of that collection have also taken notice of Olorin on Orthanc, (despite the fact that they seem to be calling it Gandalf at Isengard, but it's the same principle).

Ah, abstraction, a bit of an oddity, but often does fanatical justice to many, harder-to-describe, scenes in the Tolkein compendium. One artiste who tried his hand at abstract art on Tolkein, despite being a normally realistic artist, was the antebellum painter and sketcher, Winslow Homer. He was one of the few artists who created a surplus of abstractorealistic art based around the Silmarillion.

Fountain and Fire: Ecthelion and Gothmog

This rather bizarre interpretation makes Ecthelion as a soldier, with his pointed helm very pointed indeed, while Gothmog, Lord of the Balrogs, Lieutenant of Angband, is depicted as no more than a man atop a bench with a club. This work has inspired much controversy because of its apparent abstraction.

Some magnificent finds we have here, and I hope that we as a community can delve further into the artistic culture spawned from Tolkein. Much gratitude for all the accolades, since I do not deserve them. This is merely a topic waiting to be made, and I put the pen to paper as it were, or the digits to keys at least. *bows thankfully*

Mad Baggins · 06-01-2004, 03:37 PM

This astounding piece by Picasso illustrates the pain of Saruman when he realizes the Ents are destroying Isengard. Note the use of colours in the background to depict the clashing elements of fire and water. See the shock pictured quite bluntly in his face.

Saruman

06-01-2004, 08:33 AM	#1
tar-ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: abaft the beam Posts: 303	Ah, Picasso. One of the great portrayers of Arda. The painting that comes most to mind is the gorgeous Les Demoiselles d'Imladris. __________________ Having fun wolfing it to the bitter end, I see, gaur-ancalime (lmp, ww13)

06-01-2004, 09:15 AM	#2
*The Barrow-Wight* Night In Wight Satin Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,043	Andy Warhol - Flowers of Middle-earth Elanor Simbelmyne Seregon __________________ The Barrow-Wight Last edited by The Barrow-Wight; 06-01-2004 at 02:13 PM.

06-01-2004, 11:57 AM	#3
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	Another example is A. Edelfelt's "The Wife of the Steward of Gondor". There is Finduilas with her firstborn, Boromir, sitting in a quiet chamber in Minas Tirith. Well, we all know that the "original" name (Queen Bianca) is fake or at least incorrect. First and foremost there were no kings or queens in Gondor at that time so the poor artist must have been mistaken. __________________ Fenris Wolf

06-01-2004, 12:28 PM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Matisse captures the awakening of the Elves beneath the stars . . . __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

06-01-2004, 01:10 PM	#5
Saraphim Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The other side of freezing. Posts: 404	An unknown Roman artist truly captured the look of Aragorn before the gates of the Morannon. The small figure clinging to him is quite metaphoric to that of the people of Middle-Earth, who he must protect. Leader of Men __________________ I drink Pan Galactic Gargle Blasters! ~ Always remember: pillage BEFORE you burn.

06-01-2004, 02:12 PM	#6
Imladris Tears of the Phoenix Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Putting dimes in the jukebox baby. Posts: 1,453	Arwen Evenstar, walking the woods of Lothlorien after the death of Aragorn See how sad she looks as she enters the Golden Wood now empty, gone, and faded? __________________ I'm sorry it wasn't a unicorn. It would have been nice to have unicorns. I'm your huckleberry.

06-01-2004, 02:29 PM	#7
Kransha Ubiquitous Urulóki Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The port of Mars, where Famine, Sword, and Fire, leash'd in like hounds, crouch for employment Posts: 747	Hmm, I really didn't expect this thread to 'thrive' as it has. I can't say I'm dissapointed, though. Estelyn, thanks for the link. I see the caretakers of that collection have also taken notice of Olorin on Orthanc, (despite the fact that they seem to be calling it Gandalf at Isengard, but it's the same principle). Ah, abstraction, a bit of an oddity, but often does fanatical justice to many, harder-to-describe, scenes in the Tolkein compendium. One artiste who tried his hand at abstract art on Tolkein, despite being a normally realistic artist, was the antebellum painter and sketcher, Winslow Homer. He was one of the few artists who created a surplus of abstractorealistic art based around the Silmarillion. Fountain and Fire: Ecthelion and Gothmog This rather bizarre interpretation makes Ecthelion as a soldier, with his pointed helm very pointed indeed, while Gothmog, Lord of the Balrogs, Lieutenant of Angband, is depicted as no more than a man atop a bench with a club. This work has inspired much controversy because of its apparent abstraction. Some magnificent finds we have here, and I hope that we as a community can delve further into the artistic culture spawned from Tolkein. Much gratitude for all the accolades, since I do not deserve them. This is merely a topic waiting to be made, and I put the pen to paper as it were, or the digits to keys at least. bows thankfully __________________ "What mortal feels not awe/Nor trembles at our name, Hearing our fate-appointed power sublime/Fixed by the eternal law. For old our office, and our fame," -Aeschylus, Song of the Furies

06-01-2004, 03:37 PM	#8
Mad Baggins Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: A place where after thunder golden showers come falling like a rain of flowers. Posts: 371	This astounding piece by Picasso illustrates the pain of Saruman when he realizes the Ents are destroying Isengard. Note the use of colours in the background to depict the clashing elements of fire and water. See the shock pictured quite bluntly in his face. Saruman __________________ I like buying snacks from a vending machine because food is better when it falls. Sometimes at the grocery, I'll drop a candy bar so that it will achieve its maximum flavor potential.

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