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Modigliani’s Secrets

Standing Ovation, Seated ― Modigliani. Art critics say he was a great painter of female nudes. But why? Read on to understand why. I will take you on a tour around just one of his nudes. Critics say they are all sensual and expressive. But why are they so expressive? What ...

Tags: Art, Amedeo Modigliani, Art History, Art Theory, Arts, Beauty

Kirill ― 4 days ago

Art at the Freer Museum

Little Liza Jane ― One of my favorite things to do is to go to a museum. Living in the DMV we have access to so many museum and historical sites. The Smithsonian campus has many amazing museums and galleries. The Freer is one of my favorite. The exhibition are ...

Tags: Art History, Fine Art, I Lile Musuems, Uncategorized

Little Liza Jane ― 5 days ago

Meet Ben Street: National Gallery Lecturer, Art Historian, Writer & Curator

things worth describing ― Ben Street is a freelance art historian, writer and curator based in London. He has lectured for the National Gallery for many years and also lectures for Tate, Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Saatchi Gallery and Christie’s Education. Ben ...

Tags: Art History, Interviews, Art Historian, Curator, Interview

Lindsey Anne ― 2 weeks 3 days ago

“The Eventuality of Destiny” by Giorgio de Chirico, 1927

things worth describing ― “The Eventuality of Destiny” shows what could be the Three Graces, or just three random goddesses who are trapped on all sides by gray walls and ceiling. The architecture creates a sense of confinement that’s relieved only under ...

Tags: Art History, Art Institute In Chicago, Painting, Giorgio De Chirico

Lindsey Anne ― 2 weeks 3 days ago

Being Fifteen At The MFA

things worth describing ― My little sister came to visit me in Boston a couple of weeks ago, so I took her to museums and a Boston Symphony Orchestra performance that she enjoyed more than I did (she’s a pretty talented flautist, so it figures). Carrie’s ...

Tags: Feature, Museum Of Fine Arts: Boston, Museums, Art History, Fifteen, Fifteen-year-old

Lindsey Anne ― 3 weeks 5 days ago

Naked & Ugly. Previously Known As “Reclining Nudes”

Standing Ovation, Seated ― Giorgione did a fine Venus in 1510 (believed to be the first prominent work of the reclining nudes kind), but it was painted not because he wanted the viewer to enjoy the controversial personality of the goddess. It was about her body. A nude ...

Tags: Art, Aleah Chapin, Art History, Arts, British Portrait Award, Eroticism

Kirill ― 4 weeks 3 days ago

If you find someone perfect, RUN!

Standing Ovation, Seated ― Western civilization has always been about perfection. Perfect teeth, perfect body, perfect breasts, perfect hair, perfect relationships. There’s always an ideal within, but a bit out of reach, that, once reached, will make you happy. Mass...

Tags: Art, Art History, Writing, Inspiration, Consumerism, Picasso

Kirill ― 5 weeks 3 days ago

Artistic tricks to send a message

Standing Ovation, Seated ― In the previous post, I asked what tricks did Balthus employ to make this work erotic. Just a single (although brilliant) answer from my loveable reader Akmerf makes me doubt anyone else is actually reading this blog (not just watching). Anyway,...

Tags: Art, Art History, Painting, Arts, Inspiration, Art Theory

Kirill ― 5 weeks 5 days ago

Allegory, or the tool men use to camouflage their obsession with female breasts

Standing Ovation, Seated ― Men’s obsession with the upper part of the female body is nothing new. Throughout the ages, painters and sculptors have been servicing men’s needs in that department of animal instincts. Men love staring at tits, sizing tits, comparing...

Tags: Art, Art History, Comedy, Gender, Humor, Humour

Kirill ― 6 weeks 6 days ago

Navigating the Uffizi Gallery

Jetsetera ― The same reason why you could want to visit the Uffizi Gallery might be the same reason why it could turn out to be a true test of your patience: its popularity. Like any world-famous art museum, it’s going to have to contend with the...

Tags: Travel, Art, Art History, Art Museum, Arts And Entertainment, Florence

Kimberly Fisher ― 9 weeks 2 days ago

A Sneak Peek Tour of Valletta's Open Air Theatre by Renzo Piano

Mike & Jess in Malta ― Several weeks ago I was privileged to get a sneak-peek tour of Valletta's new open air theatre and parliament, designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano (see The Shard, The New York Times Building, The Nemo Science Centre, etc.). Today I am ...

Tags: Valletta, Architecture, Art History

Mike And Jess ― 10 weeks 6 days ago

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis

things worth describing ― These characters come from the 1699 French novel Les Aventures de Télémaque that fills a gap in Homer’s Odyssey, telling of Ulysses son Telemachus’ educational travels with a mentor that turns out to be the goddess of ...

Tags: Painting, Art History, David, French, Jacques Louis David, Oil Paintings

Lindsey Anne ― 12 weeks ago

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Art History

Modigliani’s Secrets

Art at the Freer Museum

Meet Ben Street: National Gallery Lecturer, Art Historian, Writer & Curator

“The Eventuality of Destiny” by Giorgio de Chirico, 1927

Being Fifteen At The MFA

Naked & Ugly. Previously Known As “Reclining Nudes”

If you find someone perfect, RUN!

Artistic tricks to send a message

Allegory, or the tool men use to camouflage their obsession with female breasts

Navigating the Uffizi Gallery

A Sneak Peek Tour of Valletta's Open Air Theatre by Renzo Piano

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis

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