painting
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Baudelaire Contra Photography… and Memes?
With a nod in the direction of Modern Disappointment for the inspiration from a comment on the Idea Channel post I put up a few days ago. …During this lamentable period, a new industry arose which contributed not a little… Continue reading
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Henri Martin
Henri-Jean Guillaume Martin (August 5, 1860 – November 12, 1943) was a renowned French impressionist painter. Born in Toulouse to a French cabinet maker and a mother of Italian descent, Martin successfully persuaded his father to permit him to become… Continue reading
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Autobiografia: Recluse of History | Saffronart Blog
New York: The exhibition, Autobiografia: Recluse of History, is an intriguing group show of artists from different eras. Simplistic and powerful, it stimulates one’s historical chord through classic drawings of soldiers during World War I, with titles such as ‘le commencement… Continue reading
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The Power Of Art – Picasso | BBC
Born in Malaga, Spain, Picasso’s many styles and prolific work rate have marked him out as one of the most recognised artists of the twentieth century. Not limited to one medium he created sculptures, etchings and prints. His artistic career… Continue reading
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Spring on the Min River
Posted by KWB wandering among the borderlands of the Ether. Continue reading
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Gallery for Christopher
From conversations with my buddy-friend-guy, Christopher, a small gallery comparing the work of two contemporary artists in 1973 with a few pieces by an old European master from c. 1500. Enjoy! Related articles The Domestic Cat in Early Modern Period… Continue reading
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Dead Christ with Angels | Manet
This was the first of several paintings by Manet with a religious theme. The inscription indicates Manet’s source, but the passage he cited describes Mary Magdalen’s finding Christ’s tomb empty except for the two angels. After the painting was already… Continue reading
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Asoka – Tagore
I was looking for the artwork of Rabindranath Tagore and ran across the work of this earlier Indian artist, Abanindranath Tagore (1871 – 1951). Continue reading
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Power of Art – Van Gogh
Born in Groot-Zundert, The Netherlands, Van Gogh spent his early life as an art dealer, teacher and preacher in England, Holland and Belgium. His period as an artist began in 1881 when he chose to study art in Brussels, starting… Continue reading
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The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things
The Seven Deadly Sins and the Four Last Things is a painting attributed to Hieronymus Bosch, completed around 1500 or later. The painting is oil on wood panels. The painting is presented in a series of circular images. Four small… Continue reading
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The Power Of Art: 5/8 – Turner
One of Britain’s most celebrated artists, Turner showed exceptional artistic talent from an early age and entered the Royal Academy aged fourteen. His English landscapes made his name but there was a darker side to his paintings that was difficult… Continue reading
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