In this post, I take a closer look at Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers series which he painted in Paris and Arles. The series highlights van Gogh’s progression in color and style. It also provides some interesting links between van Gogh and another famous artist, Paul Gauguin. In this post, I cover: Key Facts and Ideas Below … Read more
In this post, I will be taking a closer look at The Scream by Edvard Munch, which features a dramatic display of swirling lines, distorted forms and exaggerated colors. I cover: Key Facts Here are some of the key facts about The Scream: The original was painted in 1893 using oil, tempera, and pastel on cardboard. … Read more
In this post, I take a closer look at The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt. This is a masterful demonstration of composition and accuracy. It is also a change from the colorful impressionist landscapes which I seem to favor. In this post, I cover: Key Facts About the Painting Rembrandt painted it in … Read more
In this post, I take a closer look at Georges Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte. I cover the following: Key Facts It was painted between May 1884 and March 1886 and is one of Seurat’s larger paintings at 81.7 x 121.25 inches (207.6 × 308 cm). It is a great example of pointillism, … Read more
In this post, I take a closer look at one of my favorite paintings, Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet—the painting which gave Impressionism its name. Key Facts About Impression, Sunrise “Impression I was certain of it. I was just telling myself that, since I was impressed, there had to be some impression in it – and … Read more
In this post, I take a closer look at the Mont Sainte-Victoire series by Paul Cézanne. Mont Sainte-Victoire is a mountain in France that overlooks Aix-en-Provence (the town where Cézanne was born). Cézanne painted it on numerous occasions during his career. The series not only provides an interesting take on landscape painting, but it also … Read more
In this post, I will be taking a closer look at “The Oxbow” by Thomas Cole. This is a grand landscape painting with undertones about the growth of civilization in America during the 19th century. Cole was the founder of the Hudson River School, which was a group of landscape painters known for their romantic portrayal … Read more
In this post, I will be taking a closer look at “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh, which he painted in 1889. With swirling lines and dramatic colors, this dreamy depiction is one of van Gogh’s most iconic works. “I don’t know anything with certainty, but seeing the stars makes me dream.” Vincent van Gogh … Read more