Twilight Sounds
An abstract painting by Norman Lewis that uses colors and shapes to show how music feels at twilight.
What do you see?
Look at the painting. You see many colors — maybe blues, purples, oranges, and blacks. The shapes are not like real things. They are like blobs and lines. Some colors are bright, some are dark. The painting feels like it is moving.
Look closely
- Can you find a color that reminds you of the sky at dusk?
- Do you see any lines that look like musical notes or rhythms?
- What part of the painting feels the most energetic?
- Are there any shapes that seem to overlap or blend together?
- How would you describe the mood of this painting in one word?
Style and technique
This painting is Abstract Expressionism. Norman Lewis used big brushstrokes and layered colors. He didn't paint a picture of something real. Instead, he painted feelings and sounds. He wanted you to feel the music of twilight, not just see it.
Feeling
This painting might make you feel calm or excited. The colors and shapes can make you think of a quiet evening with soft music. Or maybe a lively night with jazz. What do you feel?
Connections
Try this
Close your eyes and listen to a piece of music. Then try to paint what you hear. Use colors and shapes, not pictures of things. That's what Norman Lewis did!
Next to find
- Another painting by Norman Lewis
- A painting by another Abstract Expressionist, like Jackson Pollock
- A piece of art that shows music in a different way
暮色之声
诺曼·刘易斯的一幅抽象画，用色彩和形状表现黄昏时音乐的感觉。
你看到了什么？
看这幅画。你看到许多颜色——可能是蓝色、紫色、橙色和黑色。形状不像真实的东西。它们像斑点和线条。有些颜色明亮，有些暗淡。这幅画感觉在动。
仔细看
- 你能找到一种让你想起黄昏天空的颜色吗？
- 你看到任何像音符或节奏的线条吗？
- 画的哪一部分感觉最有活力？
- 有没有重叠或融合在一起的形状？
- 你会用一个什么词来形容这幅画的心情？
风格与技巧
这幅画是抽象表现主义。诺曼·刘易斯使用了大的笔触和层层叠加的颜色。他没有画真实的东西。相反，他画了感觉和声音。他想让你感受黄昏的音乐，而不仅仅是看到它。
感受
这幅画可能让你感到平静或兴奋。色彩和形状可以让你想起一个安静的夜晚，伴随着轻柔的音乐。或者一个充满爵士乐的活泼夜晚。你感觉如何？
关联
试试这个
闭上眼睛，听一段音乐。然后试着画出你听到的。用颜色和形状，而不是事物的图画。诺曼·刘易斯就是这样做的！
下次寻找
- 另一幅诺曼·刘易斯的画作
- 另一位抽象表现主义画家的作品，比如杰克逊·波洛克
- 以不同方式表现音乐的艺术品