The reproductions of six pieces of art have been chosen for the company’s corporate offices. Three of the pieces belong to Impressionism, and they are “The Waterlily Pond” (1899) by Claude Monet, “Blue Dancers” (1899) by Edgar Degas, and “The Boulevard Montmartre at Night” (1890) by Camille Pissarro. The other three works represent the Post-Impressionism genre. They are “The Pine Tree at Saint-Tropez” (1909) by Paul Signac, “The Starry Night” (1889) by Vincent van Gogh, and “Bridge over a Pond” (1898) by Paul Cezanne.
“The Waterlily Pond” is a canvas full of green colors that creates an atmosphere of inspiration and tranquility. The painting depicts the bridge that blends with the surrounding nature. The pond with the reflections of grass and trees in it is covered with white water lilies that consort harmoniously into the landscape. The trees and other vegetation in the background are depicted schematically vividly supplementing and animating the picture.
As an Impressionist painter, Claude Monet tried to capture a fleeting moment in his works with the life in motion (Shiff, 2014). He managed to capture and convey the atmosphere that prevailed at that unique moment in the image of the Japanese bridge and the pond: a static picture seems alive and breathing, the foliage and water find reflections in each other. The lilies landscape is filled with light and air, and they contrast a bit with the background of the greenery.
It should be noted that there is a vista in this picture: the foreground objects appear in brighter colors while the background is saturated with deeper colors in the shade and pastel tones in the light. This picture would be perfect for the reception to create a relaxed atmosphere of openness and harmony. The picture will be placed centrally in the corporate office to reveal the harmonious approach, which is a directive of the company’s performance.
The painting “Blue Dancers” portrays the four ballerinas dressed in blue costumes. The picture creates an effect of a stopped shot from a silent movie. This reproduction will be hung in the recreation area, where customers and clients will be able to settle down in anticipation of the meeting. This picture fits well with the mood and color scheme of Monet’s work and creates integrity.
The painting “The Boulevard Montmartre at Night” reflects the life of a large, lively boulevard. Extremely clear and simple motif receding into the distance of the street creates a clear compositional framework (Shiff, 2014). This urban landscape distinguishes the desire to make a wide coverage area combining it with small-scale figures and crews. This painting is suitable for the smallest office; the texture and pattern construction will help to expand the space visually and support the dynamic work environment.
About Post-Impressionism, Paul Signac’s painting will be placed at the headquarters. The depiction of a tree with a spreading crown that dominates the surrounding landscape showing the true power of nature is suitable to emphasize the importance of the company’s leadership. The color range of bright and contrasting tones and semitones, orange points, and bright color combinations build up a decorative picture of reality (Eddy, 2014). This work of art will be a symbol of the power concentration, mental strength, expertise, and potential of the company that stands firmly on its core organizational principles.
The other two pictures of the Post-Impressionist genre can be hung in the office, where the company holds its general meeting. The first painting “The Starry Night” presents stars and the moon as the key objects. Also, the painter utilized a special technique to paint the objects so that they look dynamic as though moving. This canvas will be placed to create momentum; it will set the tone for the organization. “Bridge over the Pond,” will be hung on the opposing side.
It depicts the verdure of the trees and their reflection in the water. Cezanne used such a ratio of tones that builds a form free of details, which is stable and eternal. This painting will represent the diversity that characterizes the company and the successful cooperation of all its members. Besides, it will motivate the employees to achieve results by overcoming the bridge (Ekanem, 2015).
It is crucial to note the historical significance of the selected paintings. The chosen works in the style of Impressionism refer to the visible, external side of the world while the Post-Impressionist canvases focus on the knowledge of the true nature of the phenomena, turn to the knowledge, and establish a connection on a deeper level. The interrelation of internal and external contents displays and correlates with the ethics and views of the company (Ballard, Feibleman, Morrison, Reck, & Whittemore, 2012).
For this reason, the chosen paintings reflect the organization’s mission and philosophy (Ashby, 2012). It is also worth mentioning that the three paintings made in the Post-Impressionist style convey sustainability that is the guiding principle of the company.
Post-Impressionists focused on the structure (Poore, 2013). In this connection, the selected reproductions will embody the aesthetics of the work that the company propagandizes. More importantly, the choice of paintings and their historical significance emphasize that the form is not possible without content, which correlates with the philosophy of the company.
I hope that I was able to meet the requirements and reflect the guiding principles of the company through the appropriate choice of works of art.
References
Ashby, F. (2012). Revitalize your corporate culture. Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Ballard, E., Feibleman, J., Morrison, P., Reck, A., & Whittemore, R. (2012). Studies in social philosophy. New York, NY: Springer.
Eddy, A. (2014). Cubists and post-impressionism. Charleston, SC: BiblioLife.
Ekanem, A. (2015). Living big on a small budget. Raleigh, NC: Lulu.com.
Poore, H. (2013). The new tendency in art; post impressionism, cubism, futurism. Charleston, SC: BiblioLife.
Shiff, R. (2014). Cezanne and the end of impressionism. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.