Fantastic Kinetic Sculptures by Limee Young South Korean artist Limee Young makes these diabolically complex kinetic sculptures using stainless steel components, embedded cpu boards, microprocessors, servos, and other mechanical doodads I’m not going to even pretend to understand. The devices seem to have no practical function other than being completely mesmerizing in a strangely perfect way. You can read a bit more about the devices on his blog and see a couple larger images on mu-um.
Ideas Made of Light Before I say anything else, if you’re an artist you should go buy both of James Gurney’s books about painting. If you like the approach this blog takes to analyzing paintings, you’ll love Gurney’s approach in these books. The one this painting is from is Color and Light: A Guide for the Realist Painter, and his first one is Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn’t Exist. This analysis is all about contrast. Continue Reading...
The Baroque Era Europe, 17th Century Baroque Art developed in Europe around 1600, as an reaction against the intricate and formulaic Mannerism that dominated the Late Renaissance. Baroque art is less complex, more realistic and more emotionally affecting than Mannerist art. This movement was encouraged by the Catholic Church, the most important patron of the arts at that time, being seen as a return to tradition and spirituality. One of the great periods of art history, Baroque Art was developed by Caravaggio,Gianlorenzo Bernini and Annibale Carracci, among others. In the 18th century, Baroque Art was replaced by the more elegant and elaborate Rococo art style. metalwork free desktop wallpapers, widescreen, dual monitors, iPhone wallpapers, iPad wallpapers, backgrounds for mobile phones, wallpaper clocks, e-cards
Michelangelo Poems, Poems by Michelangelo | Michelangelo Gallery Michelangelo•Poems Many people don’t realize that beyond being a sculptor and painter Michelangelo was also a poet. Though Michelangelo took great pride in his artwork he had a much more humble view of his poetry calling it, “something foolish”. CELESTIAL LOVE by: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) No mortal thing enthralled these longing eyes When perfect peace in thy fair face I found; But far within, where all is holy ground, My soul felt Love, her comrade of the skies: For she was born with God in Paradise; Nor all the shows of beauty shed around This fair false world her wings to earth have bound: Unto the Love of Loves aloft she flies. DANTE by: Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564) What should be said of him cannot be said; By too great splendor is his name attended; To blame is easier than those who him offended, Than reach the faintest glory round him shed.
Global Gallery - The Online Art Source - Fine Art Prints & Posters Michelangelo Sculptures, David, Pieta | Michelangelo Gallery Michelangelo•Sculptures Click here for the Gallery of Michelangelo Sculptures Michelangelo is one of the most famous sculptors in the history of art. He trained as a fresco painter yet most of his early works were sculptural. He viewed sculpture as an art of taking away rather than an art of adding to such as the art of painting. imprisoned in the stone and reveal it. Michelangelo’s passion for sculpture sent him year after year to the town of Cararra, Italy where stone quarries are known for their pure white blocks of marble. One of his most famous sculptures, the Pieta was carved in Rome between 1497 and 1500 before Michelangelo was 25 years old. Michelangelo’s most famous sculptural work, David, was completed in 1504. Michelangelo’s last major sculpture was Moses, carved for the tomb of Pope Julius II. Read more about some of Michelangelo's Famous Sculptures: David Pieta Moses Michelangelo’s sculptures are still popular today. Visit Michelangelo Share Michelangelo Other Great Masters
The Mysterious “Mirror Man” appears in L.A. — Illusion 360 - The World's most amazing Art, Design, Technology and Video When I first looked at the photos of “mirror man,” I thought it was a sculpture. But photographer SilverSky took these pictures and commented: “I was in LA and this guy shows up in a suit from head to toe made of glass. I thought it was pretty cool.” Update (September 21st, 2010): Thanks to reader Fourfirearts for sending the following information: “the ‘mirror man’ aka ‘The Collector’ is artist Gustav Troger of San Francisco and Vienna. Photos © SilverSky Via LikeCool Portfolio >> Lord Frederic Leighton Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton PRA (3 December 1830 – 25 January 1896), known as Sir Frederic Leighton, Bt, between 1886 and 1896, was an English painter and sculptor. His works depicted historical, biblical and classical subject matter. Leighton was bearer of the shortest-lived peerage in history; after only one day his hereditary peerage became extinct. Leighton was born in Scarborough to a family in the import and export business. He was educated at University College School, London. In 1860, he moved to London, where he associated with the Pre-Raphaelites. Leighton was knighted at Windsor in 1878, and was created a Baronet, of Holland Park Road in the Parish of St Mary Abbots, Kensington, in the County of Middlesex, eight years later. As he was unmarried, after his death his Barony was extinguished after existing for only a day; this is a record in the Peerage.
Kaleidosketch Frederic Lord Leighton British, 1830 - 1896 44 pictures Click image to learn more about each picture, or send as a free e-card The acknowledged leader of the Victorian classical school of painting, Frederic Leighton was born in Scarborough, the son of a doctor. His grandfather, Sir James Leighton, was court physician to Czar Alexander I of Russia; and Sir James' son was also a doctor. Soon after Nicholas I became Czar in 1825 the Leighton family left Russia and spent the ensuing years travelling around Europe, giving their only son, Frederic, first-hand acquaintance with its cultural and artistic treasures. Unlike most major artists of the nineteenth century Leighton did not study at the Royal Academy Schools, but received his training in Brussels, Paris and Frankfurt. Leighton settled in London in 1860 and was made an RA in 1868, when he turned to painting subjects from mythology. Leighton suddenly found himself the centre of attention, with his paintings the talk of London. Notecards Prints & Posters Bookmarks
Nicholas Roerich Museum Our Mission The mission of the Nicholas Roerich Museum is essentially a narrow one: to make available to the public the full range of Roerich’s accomplishments. These, however, are not narrow; they cover the realms of art, science, spirituality, peacemaking, and more. Because Roerich’s activities ranged widely, so do the Museum’s. The Museum Collection Nicholas Roerich is known first and foremost as a Russian-born artist. Publications & Booklist The Museum also keeps in print a number of books by and about Roerich and his life and work, and a substantial stock of postcards and reproductions of his paintings. Cultural Events In addition to these functions, the Museum also maintains an active schedule of cultural activities. To assist these efforts in some small way, the Museum provides a place for young musicians to perform for audiences, all on a voluntary and free basis. The Roerich Pact & the Banner of Peace
Beautiful/Decay Cult of the Creative Arts | Artist Book Series + Daily Art And Design Blog And Creative Community I couldn’t help but direct everyone to fellow public art loving blog Street Art Utopia as they have compiled a pretty decent list of the best street art of 2011. If you are just getting into the wonderful world of pasting, spraying or making the streets a more creative place, this list is a great place to start (short of Wall and Piece). One of the best things about this genre is it’s diversity – you can decided what you find gimmicky/twee or meaningful and awe-inspiring. Street art has always been the public’s voice, and the art world has yielded success to those with great ideas and a call for change. More from the list after the jump!