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I had should a hard time trying to decide and pick out an artwork from the artist Jackson Pollock. He was known for his Abstract Expressionist works. But the good news is that I've finally found one.  I first learned about Pollock and Abstract Expression in an Early Modern course in university. This painting is one of most expensive paintings of all time. It is values at $140 million.  Artwork Facts Artist: Jackson Pollock Title: Autumn Rhythm Number 30 Medium: Enamel paint on canvas Dimensions: 105 in x 207 in Year: 1950 Movement: Abstract Expressionism

Since it is International Women's Month, I would like to post about one of my female visual artists :the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo (1907-1954). In my opinion, I think that Kahlo was the inventor of the selfie. Her paintings are as well known as her unibrow. Even though her paintings are categorized as being Surrealist, she did not see it that way. She did not paint dreams. She painted her own reality. I had so much trouble trying to pick a painting I want put on this post. So, I finally decided to post one of my favorites from her: Las Dos Fridas or The Two Fridas. This painting was created in 1939 while her and Diego Rivera were divorcing. The clouds remind me of the pain was pain. The exposed heart of the Frida in the white dress looks like a broken heart. The second Frida depicts a Frida filled with life. I loved how this painting was depicted in 2002's Frida starring Selma Hayek. Check it out sometime. Anyway! Happy Women's History Month!          ...

Since this is Black History Month, I would like to discuss an artwork from one of my favorite Black artists. Today, I will discussing Romare Bearden. Romare Bearden was a twentieth centry visual artist who was known for his collages and photomontage compsitions. One of the favorite artworks to do is collages! Even though his collages remind me of the Harlem Renaissance, started his collages in the mid-1960s. I had to much trouble trying to pick out an artwork to display on this post. So, I'm going to post the artist himself. HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!

  Today, I am going to discuss Freedom from Want by Norman Rockwell. It also known as Thanksgiving Picture o r I'll Be Home for Christmas . It was part of Rockwell's Four Freedoms series.  Growing up until now, I have seen this painting on ads during Thanksgiving and Christmas time. There have been so many parodies of this classic, American painting. Even 2020 has been a rough year, this painting has been created during World War II. Another rough time in history. This painting reminds of what the holidays is all about. It is about sharing, caring and loving. Happy Holidays! Artwork Facts Artist: Norman Rockwell Created: 1943 Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 45.75 in x 35.5 in Movement: American Realism

  Today, I'm going to discuss The Liberation of Aunt Jemima by Betye Saar. I recall seeing a photo of this artwork in a textbook during my art appreciation class in community college. Aunt Jemima has been known as a degrading stereotype of black women. However, the Black Power fist and the gun to me are symbols that say, "I am not going to take it anymore!" Recently, I learned that Saar was a part of the Black Arts Movement. I will make a post of this art movement in the later time. Hey! I might even pick out an visual artist or more from the Black Arts Movement and discuss his or her or they artwork. Artwork Facts Artist: Betye Saar Year: 1972 Medium: Assemblage Dimensions: 11 3/4" x 8" x 2 3/4" Movement: Arts and Crafts

I would like to start off my first post for this blog Sandro Botticelli's Venus and Mars. I remember this painting in my Renaissance Art History class in I was in university. When I first saw this painting, I was surprised to see Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, fully clothed in a dress of the Italian Renaissance because usually I see her with little to no clothing at all. I was also surprised to see Mars without his armor being the Roman god of war. To me, it's like a personification of love conquers war.                                                                                                 Artwork  Facts Artist: Sandro Botticelli Year: 1483 Medium: Tempura Dimensions:...

Welcome to my second blog! This blog is about the arts. I am going to post my favorite artworks and discuss them. There might some little known art history facts. Enjoy!