Nicolas Poussin 1594-1665 Pictori philosopho (Blunt‚ 3)‚ "Painter-philosopher" was a name given to Nicolas Poussin by Serous d’ Agincourt in 1782. Agincourt later found out that the name Pictori philosopho had already been given to the German artist Anton Raphael Mengas. Nicolas Poussin was born in 1594 in the town of Les Andelys on the Seine. He came from a nobel family that was ruined by religious wars according to Giovanni Pietro Bellori. No actual proof of this has been established his
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Leonardo used a pyramid design to install the woman in a simple and calm manner within the painting. The woman is shown with her hands folded‚ with her breast‚ neck‚ and face painted the same color as her hands. The light is diffused so that the various curves and geometrical shapes on the painting are made visible through it.Many believe that it is innocent and inviting‚ while others believe it is that of smugness and is a smirk. Many scientific studies have been undertaken to determine
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it had been damaged and discovered in two parts. It was in 1820 AD (anno domini) when a peasant named Yorgos found her body on the Aegean island of Melos. Later‚ the sculpture was taken out of Greece under unclear circumstances and was taken to the Louvre Museum in Paris‚ France where it was admired by the millions of visitor’s of the country. This sculpture is considered by many art historians to be the ideal of Hellenistic beauty. It was carved out of marble and stands approximately 205 cm (6 ft
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ART During the course of this ART123 class we have learned a great deal about art. We have learned to understand what art is and how art may be different to each other. Art is expressed in several ways. We see art in our everyday lives like in our hair‚ clothing‚ and even our makeup but artist intend to express it through how they draw‚ what they draw‚ the color techniques‚ the fullness and the dullness of the picture and most of all their creativity. I was able to view a few pieces of art and
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Dubois’s work which will be considered here is his painting of the St. Bartholomew’s day massacre of 1572. While he may not have been present‚ Dubois was a Calvinist‚ and his close relative Antoine died in the massacre. Fearing continued persecution‚ or at least a reigniting of the wars of religion which had temporarily abated‚ Dubois fled to Lausanne‚ then Geneva to escape. It was in Calvin’s capital where a Lyonnais banker‚ fellow Huguenot‚ and friend of Dubois’s commissioned the painting in order
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As Barbara Kruger said in her untitled 1982 work‚ “You invest in the Divinity of the Masterpiece.” I believe this is the reason so many different businesses‚ companies and people‚ use‚ wear‚ or have common articles with famous art images on them. They are trying to have the “greatness” or the “divinity” as it were‚ rub off a little on them. Coffee mugs with great works of art on them‚ or in my case‚ a yearly calendar with paintings by Van Gogh on each page‚ help us feel better about ourselves.
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mountain. Some winding paths and a far away bridge is also perceptible in the background. The painting is an amazing one should definitely take a look at it in order to appreciate its full beauty. The painting is currently on display at the Musee du Louvre‚ in
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able to see the picturesque view of the entire city! It was definitely a good experience and we heard from one the tour guides‚ that if you visit at night‚ you’ll be able to see the city light up in its full glory. Next‚ we also visited the Musee du Louvre. It is one of the greatest art museums in the world! This museum consists of many famous fine art works. A few of the famous pieces are for example the ‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci and ‘Liberty Leading the People’ by Delacroix. Mosee du Lourve
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History of Tiffany & Co. Specific Purpose: I will inform my audience about the history of Tiffany & Co. Central Idea: Tiffany & Co. has long been known for its luxury goods‚ particularly designer jewelry and silverware. INTRODUCTION For over 170 years‚ people from all over the world have been amazed by Tiffany’s quality and luxury items‚ from shinning gold jewelry to silver charm bracelets to colorful gemstones. Founded in 1837 in New York City by Charles Lewis Tiffany. As I have
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tradition and the art and masterpieces. When visiting a museum‚ we will have an access to see unique masterpieces and feel the emotion of the artist. We can’t feel the real emotion by just watching it on TV or on the internet. My aunt goes to the Louvre museum every time she visits Paris because she likes so much to just stand there and see the painting with her own eyes. She says no other pictures can substitute the feeling she gets there. Museums also give us chances to know better about the
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