Tag: art history
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William Henry Drake: Brought The World To Life And Ended In A Suffocating Death
William Henry Drake (1856-1926) was a renowned American artist who captured the majesty and power of animals and landscapes in his paintings. Though born in New York City, Drake considered Cincinnati his home, having moved there at a young age. His artistic passion emerged early, leading him to study at the McMicken School of Design.…
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The origins of Suridealism
A summary of the origins of Suridealism. A movement you’ve likely not heard of. Suridealism is a term used to describe fine art and literary art movements from the early 20th century. Emile Malespine (1892 – 1952) coined the term in 1925 in the magazine publication, Manometre. In his Manifesto Du Suridealisme, Malespine in part…
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Jules Tavernier’s first Hawaii volcano paintings?
Buring Lake of Kilauea Jules Tavernier painted Burning Lake of Kilauea in November 1884. He was commissioned by Mr. Edward Macfarlane of The Wasp magazine and Pacific Commercial Advertiser to compose two oil paintings of the Kilauea volcano.i Tavernier had yet to travel to Hawai’i (Sandwich Islands) and see the volcanoes firsthand. The two volcano…
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Art Documentaries and Movies You Can Stream On Amazon.com Today – Part 1
Enhance your knowledge of artists and art history with these art documentaries and movies you can stream today. I have compiled a list of art documentaries and films I enjoyed, and that you can stream on Amazon.com. Some of these do not show up in a typical keyword search on Amazon.com, so I thought it…