Bravo! I'm never opposed to learning more about the history of art. I'll follow that by saying your writing voice is clear--it allows for fuller understanding and draws the reader in. That's not common. Keep creating.
Very well written but the concern that paintings of people engaged in everyday life or clearly representing the majority of the population and its subgroups was won long ago. A casual perusal of the award winning portraiture collections in the US speaks volumes on this subject. Several publications showcase the works of award-winning portrait painters, offering insights into contemporary portraiture and its leading artists. Here are some notable books:
500 Portraits: BP Portrait Award
This compendium features 500 paintings from the BP Portrait Award, highlighting the best figurative artists over two decades. It provides a comprehensive look at contemporary portraiture. Archibald Prize Catalogues
The Archibald Prize, Australia’s prestigious portraiture award, publishes annual catalogues showcasing finalists and winners. These volumes offer a glimpse into the country’s vibrant portrait scene. Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Publications
As one of Australia’s significant portrait awards, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize releases materials featuring winning artworks and artists’ insights, reflecting diverse styles and subjects. Adam Portraiture Award Catalogues
New Zealand’s premier portrait competition, the Adam Portraiture Award, offers biennial publications that present winning and shortlisted works, celebrating the nation’s portrait artistry. Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Catalogues
Organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, this triennial competition’s catalogues feature contemporary American portraiture, including works by emerging and established artists. These publications serve as valuable resources for enthusiasts and practitioners interested in the evolution and diversity of portrait painting.
I’m surprised by Zola’s remark. As a journalist and novelist you’d have thought he’d understand the distinction between mere reportage (an action photograph of workers) and reflection (a painting, the artist’s depiction of a moment in time).
Renoirs treatment of the subjects eyes .. darkened orbital areas, all the same!
Bravo! I'm never opposed to learning more about the history of art. I'll follow that by saying your writing voice is clear--it allows for fuller understanding and draws the reader in. That's not common. Keep creating.
This was so lovely, thank you. I was unfamiliar with those paintings, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to view them here. They are incredible!
As for the scrapers they were using was a piece of sheet steel with the blade curled over. Now we use floor sanders in place of them.
I've done a few floors, what they're doing has to be difficult, and probably thankless
Very well written but the concern that paintings of people engaged in everyday life or clearly representing the majority of the population and its subgroups was won long ago. A casual perusal of the award winning portraiture collections in the US speaks volumes on this subject. Several publications showcase the works of award-winning portrait painters, offering insights into contemporary portraiture and its leading artists. Here are some notable books:
500 Portraits: BP Portrait Award
This compendium features 500 paintings from the BP Portrait Award, highlighting the best figurative artists over two decades. It provides a comprehensive look at contemporary portraiture. Archibald Prize Catalogues
The Archibald Prize, Australia’s prestigious portraiture award, publishes annual catalogues showcasing finalists and winners. These volumes offer a glimpse into the country’s vibrant portrait scene. Doug Moran National Portrait Prize Publications
As one of Australia’s significant portrait awards, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize releases materials featuring winning artworks and artists’ insights, reflecting diverse styles and subjects. Adam Portraiture Award Catalogues
New Zealand’s premier portrait competition, the Adam Portraiture Award, offers biennial publications that present winning and shortlisted works, celebrating the nation’s portrait artistry. Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Catalogues
Organized by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, this triennial competition’s catalogues feature contemporary American portraiture, including works by emerging and established artists. These publications serve as valuable resources for enthusiasts and practitioners interested in the evolution and diversity of portrait painting.
I’m surprised by Zola’s remark. As a journalist and novelist you’d have thought he’d understand the distinction between mere reportage (an action photograph of workers) and reflection (a painting, the artist’s depiction of a moment in time).
Good post.
I rather like the painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme, though it is overly busy. Lots of 19th Century academic painting is very good.
It would be a better world if we could all of these types of painting, depending on taste, circumstance, where it would be hung, etc.
There is no real reason that one style must conquer and displace all the rest.
I took my father to the Barnes Exhibit an he was not impressed. Such is art and such is life.
Do you have good book recommendations about the radical origin of the impressionist movement?