Poetics of Reality in the Work of Edward Hopper

Abstract

The main subjects of this article are themes and images in the works of the American artist Edward Hopper, as well as their interpretations. Hopper believed that his paintings were personal statements, results of inner experience. Therefore, some paintings could be considered as a kind of psychological introspections. Many of his works illustrate the absence of close relationship between heroes who seem to be withdrawn and detached, incapable to make any contact.