Student Artwork Guide — Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed)

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robert h. colescott, Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist: robert h. colescott wahooart.com/en/artists/robert-h-colescott/
Artist’s dates: 1925 – 2009
Original size: 213 x 183 cm

Copyright This work is still under copyright. robert h. colescott died in 2009; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it remains in force until 2079. The image is shown here for classroom reference; rights remain with the rights holder.

Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed) — robert h. colescott

How big is it?

The original measures 213 × 183 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height. It is too large to draw to scale on this page.

When might this have been painted?

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Shaded: the lifetime of robert h. colescott (1925–2009)

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Knowledge of the Past Is the Key to the Future: Some Afterthoughts on Discovery, 1986 wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-knowledge-of-the-past-is-the-key-to-the-future-so-D2XLTY-en/
Saturday Night Special (I Seen it on T.V.), 1988 wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-saturday-night-special-i-seen-it-on-t-v-D4339T-en/
Listening to Amos and Andy, 1982 wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-listening-to-amos-and-andy-D4339P-en/

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

Main colour

Espresso #654540

Catalogued palette

#654540
#372B2B
#A4522B
#B9A498

Palette: Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
Main colour name: Espresso
Intensity: Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
Contrast: Balanced How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
Harmony: Balanced Harmony How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
Brightness: Shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
Saturation: Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

Artist

robert h. colescott

Born in Oakland, United States of America

african american satire in the art world

robert h. colescott, an american painter born in oakland, california in 1925, left an indelible mark on the art world with his satirical genre and crowd subjects. his works, often reflecting on being african american, convey exuberance, comicality, or bitterness, offering a unique perspective on the human experience.

early life and influences

colescott's artistic journey began under the tutelage of fernand léger in paris. this foundational training not only honed his skills but also broadened his understanding of the art world, influencing his satirical approach.

notable works and collections

- *the museum of modern art* (new york) - a testament to colescott's acclaim, his work is featured in this prestigious institution. - *the corcoran gallery of art - his presence in this collection underscores his significance in american art history. - san francisco museum of modern art, museum of fine arts, boston, hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden, baltimore museum of art, and cystal bridges museum of american art* - these institutions, among others, have recognized colescott's contributions to the art world.

artistic style and themes

- satirical genre: colescott's use of satire to reflect on african american experiences is a hallmark of his work. - crowd subjects: his incorporation of crowd subjects adds depth to his satirical pieces, offering nuanced commentary.

legacy

robert h. colescott passed away in 2009, but his legacy endures through his impactful artworks, now part of many major public collections. his influence on the art world, particularly in the realm of satire and african american representation, remains unparalleled.

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Where to read more

The artist robert h. colescott wahooart.com/en/artists/robert-h-colescott/
Similar works More works to compare wahooart.com/en/art/similar/robert-h-colescott-pac-man-the-consumers-consumed-ARCTKK-en/

Find this online

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Cite this artwork

MLA: colescott, robert h.. Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed). n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-pac-man-the-consumers-consumed-ARCTKK-en/
APA: colescott, robert h. (n.d.). Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed) [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-pac-man-the-consumers-consumed-ARCTKK-en/
Chicago: robert h. colescott. Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed). n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-pac-man-the-consumers-consumed-ARCTKK-en/
Harvard: colescott, robert h. (n.d.) Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed). Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/robert-h-colescott-pac-man-the-consumers-consumed-ARCTKK-en/

Pac Man (The Consumers Consumed) — robert h. colescott

Look closely

Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

What catches your eye first, and why?
Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
Look back at Knowledge of the Past Is the Key to the Future: Some Afterthoughts on Discovery (1986), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

Your response

Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.