[Republicanprofessor]

The fifth in this series. Sorry it's so long; the ideas are pretty complex. And I don't want to break this up into smaller essays.

[Republicanprofessor]

Ping.

Art Appreciation/Education ping list. Let me know if you want on or off this list.

[Labyrinthos]

Nothing about these paintings makes me feel good (or perhaps I should say "feel appreciative"). The sensory overload is too much for my tastes. I understand Piccaso and Cubism a little better, thanks to your lesson, but I don't like the style today any more than I did yesterday.

[John O]

Since my mama taught me to never say anything bad about people let me give picasso this compliment. He really helps me appreciate Matise as a good painter.

Somewhat teasing of course. All of these would fail the sofa test resoundingly.

I've never understood what people see in picasso. The guy had to be stoned to paint so poorly. The pictures aren't even interesting. (You want perspective, see Escher (Hope I got his name right))

[Argh]

According to a photo and blurb on the front of Canada's National Post this morning, a painting by a chimpanzee sold for $32,000 while a Cezanne and Renoir at the same sale were withdrawn for lack of interest. Here's a link to a story before the sale. And here's the painting:

[Liberty Valance]

Thanks for another interesting class Republican Professor. While cubism is not one of my fav's I'd like to thank you for posting Picasso's Three Musicians. It's quite amazing. As far as the classical music series I would like to learn about more than Vivaldi's 4 Seasons :o) I played violin for 4 years in public school but switched to drums so I could make money on the weekends in my younger rock and roll days. Thanks again.

[infidel29]

As an artist, I have absolutely ZERO apperciation for Cubism. It is part of my disillusionment with the art field in general.

[Sam Cree]

I wouldn't mind if you'd place the work of Jean Cocteau into wherever it belongs in all this. As much as I can be critical of abstract art, my wife and I have a print of a Cocteau, of 2 lovers at Cannes, arms entwined, down by the water, hanging over our bed. We both like it, and of course it goes well with the "50's" look that we have followed to some extent in the house. Which was built in the 50's.

I can't find the image on the web, or I'd post it. Anyhow, Cocteau's drawings remind me more of Matisse than anyone you've posted so far.

[Samwise]

I'm enjoying the art lessons. Thanks for posting them.