The Art of Reproduction

The Art of Reproduction

It is a sight that has been common in the world’s great art museums for centuries: younger painters sitting in front of the works of the masters, trying to reproduce the genius they see in front of them. It was done 100 years ago, and go to the Museum of Modern Art in...
Ordinary Beauty

Ordinary Beauty

In the classic understanding, great art needs great subjects. The beauty of the motive has to stand out and be apparent to all, whether that motive is a grand landscape, an impressive Monarch or a great mansion. The pure splendor had to be readily apparent and...
The Painter of Sunflowers

The Painter of Sunflowers

The relationship of Van Gogh and Gauguin is a long and complex one with highs and lows. Among the definite achievements of the relationship the artistic heights it brought, as well as some real insights into their time and circumstances. One such testament if the...