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Feel Art Again: November Artists

As November winds to a close, let's take a look at some artists we otherwise wouldn't be able to cover. I've found fascinating facts about several artists who were born or died in November. Today's post covers the first six artists on the list; check back on Thursday for five more. 1. Giulio Romano, an Italian artist who died on Nov. 1, 1546, is the only Renaissance artist to be mentioned by William Shakespeare in a text. Act V, Scene II of The Winter's Tale refers to a statue by "that rare Italian... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: "The Child's Bath"

Today, November 20, marks Universal Children's Day. In honor of the day, we'll take a look at an American artist, Mary Cassatt, who is known for her paintings of children and their mothers. One such painting is "The Child's Bath" from 1893. 1. Mary entered the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at age 16, but soon grew frustrated with the pace, which she felt was slow, and the patronizing attitude of the male students and teachers. Deciding to study the old masters on her own, she left the school and... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: "A Lady in a Fur Wrap"

Under last Thursday's "Clip Show Edition," we received several suggestions of artists and works to cover. Erin suggested El Greco; upon researching him, I discovered that one of his paintings, "A Lady in a Fur Wrap," is both a mystery and a controversy in the art world. Without further ado"¦ 1. "A Lady in a Fur Wrap" differs from El Greco's other paintings in two significant ways: the skin of the lady is pink, not blue-white, and the subject is, well, a woman. There is no other well-known El Greco... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Surrender of Lord Cornwallis

The past few days included Veterans Day (Monday) and the anniversary of John Trumbull's death (Saturday). In honor of both, let's take a look at Trumbull's 1820 painting, "Surrender of Lord Cornwallis," which celebrated the end of the Revolutionary War. 1. John Trumbull's artistic achievements are impressive, especially since, as a child, the artist lost the use of one of his eyes. 2. Lord Cornwallis claimed sickness and did not attend the surrender ceremony, though many believe he only feigned... READ ON
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Feel Art Again: Clip Show Edition

'Feel Art Again' debuted in September and quickly became a reader favorite. Today let's take a deep breath and recap every masterpiece the wonderful Andréa Fernandes has featured. "¢ Caspar David Friedrich's "Two Men Contemplating the Moon" "¢ Jean-Honoré Fragonard's "The Love Letter" and "Love Letters" "¢ Albrecht Dürer's "Self-Portrait at 26" "¢ Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" "¢ Pablo Picasso's "First... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: "An Election Entertainment"

Today is election day, so let's celebrate with some election humor, in the form of William Hogarth's 1754 painting, "An Election Entertainment." This complex painting, part one of a four-part series, has more than a few interesting bits! 1. Depicting a Whig election banquet in the fictional British town of "Guzzledown," the painting contains two Whig candidates at the left side of the table, under the flag bearing the Whig motto of "Liberty and Loyalty." 2. One Whig candidate, nicknamed "Sir... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: "Allegory of the Catholic Faith"

While historians are unsure of Johannes Vermeer's birth date, they are certain that he was baptized on October 31, 1632. In honor of both his baptism and All Saints Day "“ a Catholic holiday "“ let's take a look at his "Allegory of the Catholic Faith." 1. Johannes Vermeer converted to Catholicism at the time of his marriage, which was unusual because Catholics were, at that time in Dutch society, an unpopular minority often discriminated against. He and his wife then named all of their 11... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Renoir's "Alfred Sisley and His Wife"

Alfred Sisley was an accomplished landscape artist, but he is not as well known today as some of his contemporaries, such as Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Today, on Alfred Sisley's birthday, let's discuss Renoir's "Alfred Sisley and His Wife." 1. Alfred Sisley and Pierre-Auguste Renoir met around 1862, when Renoir began studying in Paris under Charles Gleyre. 2. When he was a boy, Renoir worked in a porcelain factory, where he painted designs on fine... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Picasso's "First Communion"

Pablo Picasso is most famous for the artwork he produced during his blue period and his cubist periods. Yet Picasso began his career with more traditional styles; he once stated, "...at 15 I painted like Velazquez, and it took me 80 years to paint like a child." Today, on the anniversary of his birthday, let's delve into one of his earlier pieces, "The First Communion." 1. The painting depicts Pablo Picasso's sister, Lola, at her first communion. The man at her side is either modeled on their father or... READ ON

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Feel Art Again: Portrait of Isabella of Portugal

Today marks the 549th anniversary of the birth of Isabella of Portugal, wife of Charles V, Empress of the Holy Roman Empire, and Queen of Spain. In honor of the great woman's birthday, let's discuss the portrait of her that was painted by Vecellio Tiziano, aka Titian, an Italian master. 1. While this painting may look like just another boring royal portrait, there's a little more back-story to it than usual. Isabella never sat for this portrait; in fact, her husband commissioned it nine years after her... READ ON

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