Name: Sahen Grizzelle
Date: September 21, 2021
Form: 104
Subject: Visual Arts
Topic: Art History & Famous Artists and Paintings
Section 1
1) Why were paintings produced on cave walls?
I think that paintings were produced on cave walls because cavemen not only
wanted to draw and admire their art, but because they probably wanted to use
their drawings to depict and express the different events that had taken place
during their time. These stories would then be passed down and told to many
of the generations to come - which would eventually be discovered by people
who would make such things public (by showcasing it in an art gallery or in a
museum). I think they just wanted to let other people know and share what
happened when they were alive. Those paintings were probably their ‘story
books’.
2) Identify the sculpture that represents a fertility symbol.
(The Venus of Willendorf Statue)
3) In what country will you find the Pyramids?
Pyramids are found in the country of Egypt.
4) Who painted Freedom Fighter?
Freedom Fighter was painted by Asmond Watson.
5) What is a sarcophagus?
A sarcophagus is a coffin for the deceased corpses of wealthy leaders and
residents. In this case, we are referring to the bodies of the previous pharaohs.
6) Which empire came first? The Egyptian or Roman?
The Egyptian empire came first (the Egyptian Empire started in around 3,100 B.C.,
while the Roman Empire started around in 27 B.C.)
7) Name 5 Jamaican artists.
Five Jamaican artists are:
 Edna Manley
 Asmond Watson
 Ebony Patterson
 Christopher Gonzalez
 Albert Chang
8) Name 4 European artists.
Four European artists are:
 Paul Cézanne
 Paul Gauguin
 Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
 Vincent van Gogh
9) Who painted the Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci.
10) What is Picasso’s first name?
Picasso’s first name is Pablo.
Section 2
Do a short and comprehensive research on two Jamaican Painters of your choice.
Please write a short biography of each Artist and showcase at least two pieces one of
their work of art.
Gloria Escoffery
Born in Gayle, St. Mary in December of 1923, was the beginning of one of Jamaica’s
outstanding painters (and later on, a teacher). Her father was a government medical
officer and her mother a violinist. She led a very ambitious life and was one of the few
Jamaicans who took their painting career outside of Jamaica.
Her artistic passion started in her high school years as she was attending the St.
Hilda’s High School with her a teacher being the well regarded muralist and designer,
Rhoda Jackson. She after which attended the McGill University in Canada, The
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus and then the Stade School of Fine Arts in
London.
Then after, taught for a year in Barbados before retiring to Jamaica. After settling
down in Brown’s Town in St. Ann, she continued her teaching career by becoming a
teacher at the community college until 1985.
For more than half of a century, she has produced notable artwork; some of which
depicted symbolism. She had made her country proud and recognized internationally
– so of course she had received awards fitting for her tremendous contribution.
Escoffery was awarded Officer of the Order of Distinction (1977), the Silver Musgrave
Medal (1989) and Member of Caribbean Hall of Fame (2001).
Two of her artworks are:
Old Woman (1955)
Mirage (1987), (collection)
In addition to being a painter and teacher, she was also an art critic, poet, writer and
journalist – in which she regularly contributed to the Jamaica Journal and The
Gleaner. Her life proved that someone can be well versed in both the arts and
education and become successful by doing so. Sadly, her journey came to an end
when she died on April 24, 2002 in Brown’s Town. Escoffery was truly the very
embodiment of how ambitious a person can be – she both showed and inspired
others that you can indeed have more than one profession and/or career.
“My limitations are infinite. But as I am getting older, I learn to use my limitations
better. That may be my greatest achievement.” – Gloria Escoffery
Barrington Watson
Born in Lucea, Hanover of the year 1931 was Barrington Watson – Jamaica’s master
painter, writer and philanthropist. He was a father of Basil Watson and Osmond
Watson; two outstanding sculptures and painters. Barrington is a major artistical
figure and influencer whose name has been spread all around the world and is
Jamaica’s pride and joy when it comes to visual arts.
Although made a name for himself as a football player for Kingston College, he
eventually heard and followed his artistic calling. After which, attended several
international colleges such as the London’s Royal College of Art, the Académie de la
Grande Chaumière in Paris and the Rijiksacademy in Amsterdam. After traveling the
world, he returned home to Jamaica in 1961. He later became the first Director of
Studies at the Jamaica School of Art and also co-founded the Contemporary Jamaican
Artists Association (1964-1974) along with artists Eugene Hyde and Karl Boosingh.
Barrington opened several art galleries; two of which include Gallery Barrington and
the Contemporary Jamaican Art Centre. Additionally, he was the subject of Lennie
Little – White’s 2015 documentary film ‘They Call Me Barrington’. He also won a prize
at the first Spanish Biennale at Barcelona in 1967 and was awarded a Golden
Musgrave Medal by the Institution of Jamaica among other awards and scholarships.
Two of his paintings include:
Mother and Child (1958)
Out of Many, One People (1962)
Watson’s commitment and adoration for art was exemplary. Traveling all around the
world attending many colleges and even teaching at one for a year as a visiting
professor (Spelman College, Atlanta) shows how much he enjoyed art. It was almost
like he was exploring the different colleges in their respective countries because his
thirst for ‘new’, ‘unique’ art knew no bounds. His devotion to art really shows how
much one can become infatuated with it when given a chance to really experience it.
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