The Great Art Debate
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My pic of the week. "On the Sands" by Winslow Homer 1881. Love this. He's managed to tell his story with almost no detail and created a totally atmospheric scene.
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Lovely, Tango. Where is the painting exhibited?
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Unfortunately, ( according to this link) it doesn't seem to be on view anywhere right now Will.William the White wrote:Lovely, Tango. Where is the painting exhibited?
I found it on Google Images whilst searching for something else.
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It is in the Collection of the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.William the White wrote:Lovely, Tango. Where is the painting exhibited?
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Went to the Food and drink festival (this is really good - must remember not to have lunch so that I can sample the street food!).
As usual there was an artists' tent featuring the work of members of the Bolton art Circle.
As usual there was a really high level of technical skill on show.
And a disappointing lack of artistic imagination.
As usual there was an artists' tent featuring the work of members of the Bolton art Circle.
As usual there was a really high level of technical skill on show.
And a disappointing lack of artistic imagination.
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Another discovered favourite watercolour. I see this as somewhere between impressionism and abstract (others may not agree). Either way, it attracts greatly. It's titled Trafalgar Square and is by an Australian artist named Wayne Roberts and unfortunately is in a private collection.
More of his work can be seen here: http://www.wroberts.com.au/html/watercolors.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
More of his work can be seen here: http://www.wroberts.com.au/html/watercolors.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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What a load of old shit. Looks like it's been left out on a window ledge in the rain. Absolute rubbish.
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It's actually very clever. If you step away from it an view it through half-closed eyes. Nelson's column and the lions on the right, fountain dead ahead, buses going down Pall Mall (Mummy?)Bruce Rioja wrote:What a load of old shit. Looks like it's been left out on a window ledge in the rain. Absolute rubbish.
on the left and all the bustle, with Big Ben in the far distance. It's all about light and shade and colour. I love it.
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I'm with Bruce on this one.
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You've been staring at that desert sun for too long.Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:I'm with Bruce on this one.
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Nah, I'm just of the opinion that a painting should look identifiably like the thing it's a painting of. Been a funny summer here, a few days aside it's not been that hot. I've been able to be outside during the day far more than previous summers combinedTANGODANCER wrote:You've been staring at that desert sun for too long.Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:I'm with Bruce on this one.
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I can't see a big brass bell anywhere on there, regardless as to how much I squint at it.TANGODANCER wrote:It's actually very clever. If you step away from it an view it through half-closed eyes. Nelson's column and the lions on the right, fountain dead ahead, buses going down Pall Mall (Mummy?)Bruce Rioja wrote:What a load of old shit. Looks like it's been left out on a window ledge in the rain. Absolute rubbish.
on the left and all the bustle, with Big Ben in the far distance. It's all about light and shade and colour. I love it.
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See, that one's alright. I can see what it's supposed to be
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See that's much better. And something I find to be absolutely superb in it is that it's clear to the viewer that it's just been pissing it down. That's an art in itself, I find.
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If I have to screw my eyes up to see something then its shit.
I like to see things with my eyes wide open.
I like to see things with my eyes wide open.
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WORD to ya Mother. How is your mother by the way?jaffka wrote:If I have to screw my eyes up to see something then its shit.
I like to see things with my eyes wide open.
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It isn't about a particular type of art. Have a look at this: These are by an award-winning B.A and art teacher. The first one is titled Trafalga square winter dusk: I can't make head or tail of these and think they're truly awful. Muddy colours and child-like brushwork. No comparison with the one I put up.
http://annelisefirth.com/Trafalgar-squa ... tercolours" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://annelisefirth.com/Trafalgar-squa ... tercolours" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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They're beyond shite. My 7 year old niece could do better with her eyes shut.TANGODANCER wrote:It isn't about a particular type of art. Have a look at this: These are by an award-winning B.A and art teacher. The first one is titled Trafalga square winter dusk: I can't make head or tail of these and think they're truly awful. Muddy colours and child-like brushwork. No comparison with the one I put up.
http://annelisefirth.com/Trafalgar-squa ... tercolours" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Which is a truth. Thing is the artist is much respected and holds a high position in the art world. I can't imagine anybody seeing any skill or attraction in these.Abdoulaye's Twin wrote:They're beyond shite. My 7 year old niece could do better with her eyes shut.TANGODANCER wrote:It isn't about a particular type of art. Have a look at this: These are by an award-winning B.A and art teacher. The first one is titled Trafalga square winter dusk: I can't make head or tail of these and think they're truly awful. Muddy colours and child-like brushwork. No comparison with the one I put up.
http://annelisefirth.com/Trafalgar-squa ... tercolours" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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