Posted on 07/01/2005 4:13:38 PM PDT by Republicanprofessor
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I noticed that you liked Liz's Art Ap quizzes, which are great fun.
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More importantly, what was he taking?
Dada? no, MaMa......
Now here's some more "antique surrealism":
Bronzino Venus, Cupid, Folly, Time mid 16th century. I love this work, but it is not as imaginative as Arcimboldo. But note the child and his mother in the central part of the painting. Not exactly your normal relationship there.
Yes, I forgot about Bosch. Wasn't thinking that far back. I know he is, technically, a Northern Renaissance artist, but he is another one who transcends labels.
Bosch Garden of Earthly Delights ca. 1500 the central part of Joe 6-pack's post.
I also have to admit that Arnold Hauser, despite his politics, wrote the best, most comprehensive assessment of the movement that I've read.
I've always liked Magritte. He also is known for his men in bowler hats- as I am sure I don't have to tell you! LOL
His personal story is very sad and strange. I don't remember all of it, but I do remember that his mother was found washed up on the beach with a sheet covering her face and that image comes up again and again in his art.
I saw The Persistance of Time in person while in high school and I was shocked at how small it is. I guess because it's a so famous I imagined it would be huge.
Duchamp was the Democrat of the 1910's. All criticism of others, but few ideas of his own.
I have to agree with you. That's the one work of art that has ever been disappointing in person. Most artworks are so much more awesome in person.
I like the Carnival piece, and then when I read what your accountant said about it, I have to agree.
Very cheerful use of color.
Rape - First impressions: I find the artist is making the statement that it isn't about sex or desire, nor is it personal. Or, every woman, no matter how accomplished or attractive, is reduced to her parts. Pretty much means the same thing, though.
Many Surrealists did reduce women to their body parts, often using mannikins. I think Hans Bellmer is the worst in this respect. I find him incredibly offensive.
class 5: Cubism: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1427099/posts
class 4: Expressionism: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1424087/posts
class 3: Cezanne and van Gogh; http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1419876/posts
class 2: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism; http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1414727/posts
class 1: Realism: Manet and Homer; http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1410117/posts
My goal is to do three or four more "lectures" in the next two weeks: American Modernism (O'Keeffe, Dove, Hartley); Abstract Expressionism (Pollock, Rothko etc.); Pop and Minimalism; Postmodernism (if time).
Then I'm going on a long trip, with questionable internet connections. But when I return, I would love to get requests for any other periods about which anyone would like to learn.
I should probably do a Liz-like "test" before I go, though....
I see much to appreciate on this thread. None of it is crap, except the stupid glued paper fragments.
How about Japanese art that seems to have influenced so many?
Textile art?
Graphic art (Patrick Nagel)?
So much to review, so little time.
There were two books that taught me how to draw in ink. One was by Dali, the other by Marvel Comics. I have always appreciated technical excellence in art, which both of these artists [one a committee] demonstrated. Miro was the best at art, though.
IMO, Arcimboldo was a major precursor to surrealism. Of course, he was also a precursor to the "dogs playing cards" type paintings. :')
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