Dali, after almost losing his eyesight, rewarded his ophthalmologist with an original painting: a portrait of the doctor set in the middle of a huge eye. The doctor, a little bemus... moreDali, after almost losing his eyesight, rewarded his ophthalmologist with an original painting: a portrait of the doctor set in the middle of a huge eye. The doctor, a little bemused, thanked him profusely but later said to a friend, "Thank goodness I'm not a proctologist."
Art history: Heni-Emile-Benoit Matisse was a French artist who was born on December 31, 1869. He was known for his use of color and his draftsmanship. He was also a printer and a a... moreArt history: Heni-Emile-Benoit Matisse was a French artist who was born on December 31, 1869. He was known for his use of color and his draftsmanship. He was also a printer and a a sculptor. His art style is called fauvism. Leaders of the movement were Henri Matisse and Andre Derain. Henri married Amelie Noelle Parayre, his children were Marguerite Matisse (that's me), Pierre Matisse, and Jean Matisse. Henri dies from a heart attack November 4, 1954.
Contemporary art speaks in many languages. Most of it seems to be about pop culture. I wonder if you can have contemporary art about old subjects and still be called contemporary a... moreContemporary art speaks in many languages. Most of it seems to be about pop culture. I wonder if you can have contemporary art about old subjects and still be called contemporary art, if it uses similar ideas. Contemporary art subject ideas: (Usually)1. Identity2. Video art3. Appropriation 4. Conceptional ideas5. Minimalism6. Performance art.7. Pop artI would like to see Monet's Impressionism in contemporary art!
