"In pickup trucks for the last decade or so, all the details are massively overscaled, which suggests brute force and power."
Not just the details, but the whole thing -- which adds little if anything to the truck's utility.
Thanks for giving this art characteristic a name. It's helpful not only for old movies, but also for anything which gets published on the Web -- where images are often sized to 800x600 or smaller. Have you done this in any of your art? For example, making the legs of a background Skybax thicker?
Is this an actual "thing" (like an art movement) or something that has been observed? I ask because I've been fascinated by the Art Deco "form thickening" examples, such as the 1930's Soviet statuary and the allegorical statuary from the same period we see in Washington D.C.. Whichever way, I find it a very appealing form. Thanks so much for pointing it out.
It's a great observation. I'm going to think about this further as I've made a study of the art of the 1930's. Thank you for your excellent insights, not just in this but in all. You're wonderful! :)
I liked it in the sketches, but hate in in the truck. They're so honking big and in your face to start with. Like they're meant to intimidate.
That's the purpose, mean & intimidating... LOL
I like this… it’s something in front of us, everywhere, but calling attention to it and giving it a name is helpful.
"In pickup trucks for the last decade or so, all the details are massively overscaled, which suggests brute force and power."
Not just the details, but the whole thing -- which adds little if anything to the truck's utility.
Thanks for giving this art characteristic a name. It's helpful not only for old movies, but also for anything which gets published on the Web -- where images are often sized to 800x600 or smaller. Have you done this in any of your art? For example, making the legs of a background Skybax thicker?
Is this an actual "thing" (like an art movement) or something that has been observed? I ask because I've been fascinated by the Art Deco "form thickening" examples, such as the 1930's Soviet statuary and the allegorical statuary from the same period we see in Washington D.C.. Whichever way, I find it a very appealing form. Thanks so much for pointing it out.
I'm not aware of this as a named art movement or even a described trait, but it's just something I've noticed.
It's a great observation. I'm going to think about this further as I've made a study of the art of the 1930's. Thank you for your excellent insights, not just in this but in all. You're wonderful! :)
Fascinating and something I will be thinking about for a long time to come (I hope)...as my own "form" has "thickened" with age...ha ha.
thicc aesthetic
Psssch who wants a measly mango-sized grill logo 😂 I jest. This is so great James, thank you.
Interesting tool to use. Thank you.
This is fascinating, particularly applied to different contexts 😊