Shelby DiMarco
Friday, February 27
Thursday, February 26
Mary Cassatt
After the Bullfight, 1873
Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, 1878
Mary Cassat was an American impressionist painter born in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania in 1844, and later moved to France. She is known for her many portraits of women and children.
Blue Hippo
This hippo sculpture is from the 12th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. It relates to the goddess Taweret, protector of fertility, if found in a woman's tomb. However, if it is found in a man's it could be a symbol of evil. I thought that was interesting.
Tuesday, February 24
Friar Park
Curt Gunther
I've been reading this book, Wonderful Tonight. It was written by Pattie Boyd, former model, and George Harrison's/Eric Clapton's ex-wife. I have gotten to the part in the book where she describes Friar Park, George Harrison's estate near Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. It sounds so wonderful. Ten to twelve acres of gardens! I want to see it for myself someday if possible.
Sunday, February 22
Dominica
W magazine's March 2009 issue features photographs by Juergen Teller, one of my favorites.
wmagazine.com
Saturday, February 21
Odilon Redon
Ophelia 1900-1905
Odilon Redon was a symbolist painter from France. Many of his paintings are of flowers as well as religious figures and mythical creatures.
odilon-redon.org
Thursday, February 19
Sunday, February 15
Thursday, February 12
Ceramic Octopus
Jared Zimmerman
I was learning about all of the ancient Greek cultures the other day in my Art History class. These octopus vases fascinated me. I can't wait to travel to Greece and all of the islands surrounding.
Friday, February 6
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