One of my son's doodles.
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c. 2012 |
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Willem de Kooning
Art Appreciation
As a 22 year old, Willem de Kooning emigrated to the United States as a stowaway on a coal ship. De Kooning is best known for his paintings of women. Like other abstract expressionists, De Kooning uses color and the application brushstrokes to express feelings.
He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1986 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.
Sources: http://madmarwalker.blogspot.com/2009/11/de-kooning-i-perception-or-projection.html#!/2009/11/de-kooning-i-perception-or-projection.html; http://www.willem-de-kooning.com/; Wikipedia
As a 22 year old, Willem de Kooning emigrated to the United States as a stowaway on a coal ship. De Kooning is best known for his paintings of women. Like other abstract expressionists, De Kooning uses color and the application brushstrokes to express feelings.
He was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1986 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.
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Woman I (1952) via madmarwalker
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Excavation (1950) via modernart2011
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Interchange (1955) via poulwebb
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Pink Lady (1944) via thebootedexquisite
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Sources: http://madmarwalker.blogspot.com/2009/11/de-kooning-i-perception-or-projection.html#!/2009/11/de-kooning-i-perception-or-projection.html; http://www.willem-de-kooning.com/; Wikipedia
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Erasure - Chains of Love
Music Appreciation
As I've indicated in previous posts HERE and HERE, I am a big fan of Erasure. I remember purchasing Pop! 20 Hits in 1993 as a senior in high school. It was around the same time I was dating two girls at the same time. Both girls liked Erasure, so I made it a point to always have that cassette tape playing.
Released in May 1988, Chains of Love is considered Erasure's mainstream breakthrough. The song is perhaps more recognized for its lyrics that seeks acceptance of homosexuality.
Watching the music video, one might wonder whether Vince Clarke and Andy Bell were part of the Cirque du Soleil. What's funny is watching Bell in a rumba costume hoisted by metal chains.
Sources: Wikipedia
As I've indicated in previous posts HERE and HERE, I am a big fan of Erasure. I remember purchasing Pop! 20 Hits in 1993 as a senior in high school. It was around the same time I was dating two girls at the same time. Both girls liked Erasure, so I made it a point to always have that cassette tape playing.
Released in May 1988, Chains of Love is considered Erasure's mainstream breakthrough. The song is perhaps more recognized for its lyrics that seeks acceptance of homosexuality.
Watching the music video, one might wonder whether Vince Clarke and Andy Bell were part of the Cirque du Soleil. What's funny is watching Bell in a rumba costume hoisted by metal chains.
Sources: Wikipedia
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Sandro Botticelli
UPDATED - 6/6/2022
Art Appreciation
Sandro Botticelli was an early Renaissance painter from Florence, Italy. He is best known for his masterpiece, Birth of Venus, which many believe depicts a love interest considered during her time to be the most beautiful woman in Italy, Simonetta Vespucci. Interestingly, the same model appears in Botticelli's representation of spring called Primavera.
Sandro Botticelli was an early Renaissance painter from Florence, Italy. He is best known for his masterpiece, Birth of Venus, which many believe depicts a love interest considered during her time to be the most beautiful woman in Italy, Simonetta Vespucci. Interestingly, the same model appears in Botticelli's representation of spring called Primavera.
Primavera is further explored by art historian Amanda Matta in her Art of History podcast, which you can hear HERE.
In 1480, he was commissioned alongwith other Florentine painters to paint frescos in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. One of his frescos was The Temptation of Christ.
You can see more of his paintings HERE.
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The Birth of Venus (1486) via Pavellas |
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Primavera (1482) via fallingoutofmyemptynest |
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The Temptation of Christ (1480-1482) via public-domain-photos.org |
Sources: http://www.sandrobotticelli.net/; http://pavellas.com/tag/piero-the-unfortunate/; http://www.public-domain-photos.org/sandro-botticelli-the-temptations-of-christ.html
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Fernando Botero
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
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
Friday, September 21, 2012
The Awakening by Emma Barton
Photography Appreciation
This photo was taken by English-born portrait photographer, Emma Barton. It received recognition from the Royal Photographic Society in 1903.
You can see more of her work HERE.
Source:
http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Collection/Photography/RoyalPhotographicSociety/CollectionItem.aspx?id=2003-5001/2/20914
This photo was taken by English-born portrait photographer, Emma Barton. It received recognition from the Royal Photographic Society in 1903.
You can see more of her work HERE.
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The Awakening (1903) via National Media Museum |
Source:
http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/Collection/Photography/RoyalPhotographicSociety/CollectionItem.aspx?id=2003-5001/2/20914
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Watching the shuttle riding over the Texas Capitol
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Endeavour riding piggyback on a jumbo jet
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