March 2012
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ART TIMELINE ... 1919
City at Night by Aleksandra Ekster: cubo-futurism
Glaieuls Rouges by Chaim Soutine: expressionism
Dazzle-ships in Drydock by Edward Wadsworth: vorticism, cubism
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NEW: ART TIMELINE
As of tomorrow, every Friday will now feature three images from a certain year, with the aim of allowing you to see examples of different styles and movements which were simultaneously in action. I hope you find it interesting, feedback would be much appreciated! There will be a new ART TIMELINE link on my links toolbar that will incorporate each year posted.
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“Nothing makes me so happy as to observe nature and to paint what I see.”
– Henri Rousseau
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diamonds-and-sugar asked: In love with your blog!
nouveaumirai asked: Can I suggest Gustave Moreau? I am in love with Moreau's Galatee. Also, Georges Rochegrosse's Le chevalier aux fleurs.
nouveaumirai asked: I wanted to tell you how much I love your blog. It's wonderful to visit your blog and discover beautiful artworks and artists! Thank you!
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THE BASICS: The Renaissance
c.1300 - c.1450 (early), c.1450 - c.1550 (high)
The term ‘renaissance’ refers to a ‘rebirth’ or ‘revival’ of ideas, beliefs, standards and interests, a concept found profusely throughout Europe from the 14th to the 16th century. The Renaissance is most associated with the development and prominence of Italian art, especially in the Northern cities of Florence...
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“Doubtless there are things in nature which have not yet been seen. If an artist...”
– Paul Cezanne
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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Nicolas Poussin
1594 - 1665
Nicolas Poussin was a French Baroque painter whose classicist work went on to become a major inspiration for eighteenth and nineteenth century artists, (after studying eighteenth century art for the past ten weeks, this has become quite apparent!) He worked primarily in Paris, though travelled to Rome as many classically-inspired artists did at this time. His self portrait below sees...
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theidiotsyncracy asked: I know you already featured one of his works but I would like to nominate Caspar David Friedrich for artist of the week. I absolutely love his work!
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Modern Art at the Vatican
As well as all of the ancient and classical collections, the Vatican Museums also has an exhibition, albeit a small one, of modern painting and sculpture. It’s proving impossible to find most of these for you online, but here are a few examples of what is currently on display. There was a real mix of style, from expressionist to abstraction. Some artists to research if you’re...
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lveart asked: The bamboo plants in The Painter’s Mother by Lucian Freud in 1984; he used to paint landscapes and still lifes when he felt he couldnt paint people because it became too stressful. He found it quite relaxing. He also hated his mother so there is a link here which may show his prevailing anger or a metaphor for the relaxed state she is in.
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Rome
After one full week of long busy days, (up to fifteen hours non-stop!), delicious but heavy food, and having a near breakdown when my purse and passport were stolen four hours before my return home, I can quite easily say I am now absolutely exhausted. However my time in Rome has been unforgettable and I took over 900 photos of the numerous places we visited, my highlights being...
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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
1841 - 1919
Pierre-Auguste Renoir is easily one of my favourite all time artists … ever. Possibly even number one! Born and raised in France, (though he spent time in Italy, Spain and Algeria), Renoir was one of the leading members of the Impressionist movement, along with his close friends Claude Monet, Frederic Bazille and Alfred Sisley. For me, Renoir is at his very best when a woman is...
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