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Post by Al Truest on Mar 15, 2008 18:38:09 GMT
Another thread deserving of resurrection. I enjoyed the samples of Escher's work posted here- he really is amazing. The below is one of my favorite paintings. Marc Chagall "The Rooster" Thanks for digging this up Rosa. The marriage of art math and architecture makes Escher a favoriye of mine. I enjoy Chagall as well. Some of his work is being shown at 'The Frist Center' here at present. I plan to go tommorrow. I will report back. However, your link is not working at present. Edit: I am not sure if Chagall is among the 75 artists included in the touring collection from the 'Cleveland Museum' 'but hopefully his work will be represented. Monet, Picasso, Dali and several other Master's works I am sure will be there. Chagall's POV is one I admire. He reminds me a bit of Gustav Klimt and Egon Scheile, but with a confusion and seeming disdain for religious iconology.
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 15, 2008 18:48:11 GMT
Oh crap! It was working a minute ago, I swear. Wait a second, I'll have it up again...
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 15, 2008 18:52:09 GMT
Wait, now it's working in your quote, and I didn't do anything yet. I am thoroughly confused. EDIT Now I've done something, does it work now?
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 15, 2008 19:00:23 GMT
The art show sounds amazing. I wish I could see something like that- it must be really wonderful to see the actual painting, rather than just a print or picture of it.
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Post by Al Truest on Mar 15, 2008 19:11:31 GMT
The art show sounds amazing. I wish I could see something like that- it must be really wonderful to see the actual painting, rather than just a print or picture of it. Yes - the texture and scope add such a wonderful dimension. And to know that the brush strokes were actually made by the original artist is awe inspiring. Renoir's "Boating Party' from the touring 'Phillips Collection" was so massive! It was like a slice of life captured in an everlasting moment. I always attend the larger exhibits. And as a member, the gift shop discounts make presents for myself and others much appreciated.
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 15, 2008 19:15:13 GMT
Ahh, I'm jealous. There aren't a whole lot of museums or art galleries near where I live, so I've never been to any real artistic exhibits.
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Post by Al Truest on Mar 15, 2008 19:20:21 GMT
Ahh, I'm jealous. There aren't a whole lot of museums or art galleries near where I live, so I've never been to any real artistic exhibits. Vermont's Maples remind us that 'I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree". Besides you are a short road trip to several Metropolitan museums - right?
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 15, 2008 19:22:00 GMT
Yeah, but we are phenomenally bad at traveling. You're right about the trees, though- Autumn here is absolutely glorious.
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Post by Al Truest on Mar 18, 2008 0:55:56 GMT
;)Here: www.fristcenter.org/site/exhibitions/exhibitiondetail.aspx?cid=536 was the exhibit I visited yesterday. I did not realize that it was a family event day - so it was packed. But it may have added to the experience. People seemed to appreciated the gravity of the art on display. It was a truly nice experience. Some initial observations: Rodin's "Thinker" was much smaller than I would have thought. Picasso had a medley of styles and statements Tissot's "July: Specimen of a Portrait" was a radiant masterpiece -'grand in scope, detail, emotion and glowing use of light. Van Gogh's use of textures were amazing. I'll post more links when I get back this weekend,
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Post by rosabelbelieve on Mar 18, 2008 1:11:06 GMT
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Post by Al Truest on Mar 18, 2008 1:25:53 GMT
Yes. The photo can not capture the glorious detail and glow. I bought a reproduction of it and two others. ( Van Goghs "The Poplar at Saint-Remy" and Mondigliani's "Portrait of a Woman c.1917-18" I will post links to them too.
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