Art Appreciation
The Colombian-born abstract artist, Fernando Botero, is known for his trademark figurative style--inflated humans and animals. He has gained international recognition for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Although many of his art can be fun and lighthearted, there are some that are controversial, such as the series titled Abu Ghraib. The series, which was first exhibited in Europe, depicted the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib by American forces.
You can see more of his art HERE.
Sources:
http://www.fernando-botero.com/; http://www.artnet.com/artists/fernando-botero/; http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/75073/Fernando-Botero; http://www.fernandobotero.com; http://youtu.be/VoleMx-sxqQ
Boterismo
The Colombian-born abstract artist, Fernando Botero, is known for his trademark figurative style--inflated humans and animals. He has gained international recognition for his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Although many of his art can be fun and lighthearted, there are some that are controversial, such as the series titled Abu Ghraib. The series, which was first exhibited in Europe, depicted the abuse of prisoners at Abu Ghraib by American forces.
You can see more of his art HERE.
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Mona Lisa (1959) via museedart.tumblr.com |
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Presidential Family (1967) via pic2fly |
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The Left Hand (1992) via friko-fridgesoup.blogspot.com |
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| Abu Ghraib 52 (2005) via dreamdogsart.typepad.com |
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The Bath (1989) via artezandt.blogspot.com |
Sources:
http://www.fernando-botero.com/; http://www.artnet.com/artists/fernando-botero/; http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/75073/Fernando-Botero; http://www.fernandobotero.com; http://youtu.be/VoleMx-sxqQ
Boterismo
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