Kahlo was finally free from the depression that surrounded the entirety of her life. She left behind dozens of self-portraits, all reflecting the pain that occurred in her five decades of life. Over the course of these years, Kahlo experienced the worst pain any artist could receive. Her art mirrors this, and personal agony would make her one of the most influential female artists
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his father was Canadian and his mother was a African American meaning Duncanson was born a “free man.”Although, that did not matter much during the beginning of the young man’s life because he lived with his father in Canada. It wasn’t until Duncanson was around 20 that he moved back to America. Once he got to the US he fell in love with the landscape deciding then that he wanted to be an artist. Not long after moving in with his mother in Mount Pleasant, Ohio with his mother, he moved to Cincinnati
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and intellectual movement that kindled a new black cultural identity. The Harlem Renaissance influenced future generations of black writers, artists, musicians, and intellectuals. Many renowned black writers, artists, and musicians had help give birth to this new movement taking place. One in particular being Augusta Savage. She was an African American artist and arts educator. She was born Augusta Christine Fells on February 29, 1892,in Green Cove Springs, Florida. As a child began to make art by
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six works of American art that I have chosen all represent women. These paintings show how women were depicted by American artists. Some of the works of art show only women or children, while one of the portraits shows a couple. John Singleton Copley painted Portrait of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mifflin (Sarah Morris). This is the only portrait that I have selected that shows both man and woman. I feel that these six works of art show the growth of how women were presented from 1671-1893. The works of art
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26 February 2013 Young Sailor 1-) First of all, When I saw the exhibits at MET there were many historical fine arts and painting on the other hand when I go to one exhibit I feel like I am at that time because they mention lots of details for example design of the place. And also I experienced history of art like at Matisse exhibition often painted two or more versions of the same scene to experiment with the style and techniques. 2-) The most what I like is The Young Sailor II the details
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Discussing the two artists Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, they were both known as the Renaissance men. I will be covering the time period of the Italian Renaissance. Following after with the bibliography of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarroti, and comparing the two artist’s paintings. However asking the question how can two artists that live in the same time period, have the same culture, but have so different styles of painting. The Italian Renaissance
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image? 2. Based on this portrait what assumptions can you make about his character? Mood? Personality? 3. Does he seem appealing? Interesting? 4. What is the context or time period of this image? 5. How do you make these assumptions/decisions? This image makes me feel blue. This image makes me want to go back in time and see what the past is like. This man is obviously a cowboy. He looks like he’s really in his thoughts. He looks like a man with a strong character and
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Expressionism Emil Nolde a German Danish painter, watercolorist and printmaker. His real name is Emil Hansen near the village of Nolde. Born August 7, 1867 in Duchy of Schleswig and passed away April 13, 1956 in Neunkirchen, Nordfiesland, Germany. He was one of the first Expressionists, a member of Die Brucke; he considered to be one of the great oil painters in the 20th century. He had an independent personality. He took private art lessons after being rejecting by Munich Academy of Fine Arts. Was
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| Unknown Niagara Falls Date ?The best known natural phenomenon that serves as a top tourist destination for visitors and local residents is the Niagara Falls. The above painting hangs whose artist is unknown is on display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. The texture of this artwork is smooth and the colors are cool. This painting has neutral colors that blend well with very few bold colors. The lighting is entering the photo from the upper left corner to bring focus on the sun setting
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society’s concept of the “norm” and allowed them to become more open to abnormal aspects of life; unnatural forms of style became accepted and approved. During this movement, many artists expressed their views and opinions and these artists each took a stand in either the arts or in literature. Two of the most prominent artists during this movement were: Joris-Karl Huysmans and Oscar Wilde. Oscar Wilde published works of Dorian Gray and the most famous picture was, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” The
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