tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post6011804561597905581..comments2023-10-17T05:41:41.681-04:00Comments on Katharine A. Cartwright Studio: Mile 7 ...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-6156136221997020562009-12-08T08:12:48.314-05:002009-12-08T08:12:48.314-05:00Dan, I raise my glass(es) to all the "toasts&...Dan, I raise my glass(es) to all the "toasts" you made and agree! And, yes ... I'd like to dance. Just watch out for my two left feet :)<br /><br />Don - Yes, please do inform us about the Futurists. I know I'm skipping over a lot of important stuff. Send me whatever you like and I'll post it!<br /><br />Mark - you're right. I was hasty in my comments about the pre-Raphaelites. They must be considered within the context of their own time. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-88189025269588273982009-12-08T04:55:08.676-05:002009-12-08T04:55:08.676-05:00I agree with Dan about truth being the most import...I agree with Dan about truth being the most important thing. I find the pre-raphaelites work a bit boring too but it was radical at the time, it's not just about technical finery. It was Ruskin's public support that made them famous. Their principles are; realism not idealism, such as biblical scenes as they might "truthfully" appear; non-standard shapes of composition, and lots of detail and bright colours. All of those opposed academy teaching at the time.Mark Sheekyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00710485457283053795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-70654490974769503672009-12-08T04:24:32.986-05:002009-12-08T04:24:32.986-05:00HW, Amen on the Wikipedia. It sure comes in handy ...HW, Amen on the Wikipedia. It sure comes in handy when I'm helping the kids research things for school.<br /><br />Kathy, It would be my honor to compose something regarding the Futurists. I hope I do them justice. Wikipedia, here I come... (just kidding).<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-89271746639284337582009-12-07T22:59:34.325-05:002009-12-07T22:59:34.325-05:00I'm pretty new in the journey of trying to dev...I'm pretty new in the journey of trying to develop my art skills, but I have found that when I stop being "overly concerned with technical perfection", that the work flows better, is more natural, and generally more interesting. So I raise a toast to Ruskin!<br /><br />I also am attracted to the idea of portraying beauty but only to an extent, because I believe that truth must be contained in the work. I think that falseness or insincerity is easily seen. So I raise a toast to beauty <i>plus</i> truth!<br /><br />On the third hand - let's see, one, two, yes three hands (no I haven't had too much wine - give me that!) - I think "dynamic patterns, strong linear rhythms, and color contrasts" enhance much art, whether realistic or non-objective. So I raise a toast to the Italians! Fine pizza too!<br /><br />It just shows that many, often conflicting ideas, when thrown together make great minestrone soup! And that we are the sum of the many ideas that came before us. <br /><br />Say, let's drink to that! Anyone want to dance?!Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-74508773970149687822009-12-07T18:03:33.060-05:002009-12-07T18:03:33.060-05:00Hi Peggy - I didn't know about the two lineage...Hi Peggy - I didn't know about the two lineages, one beginning with Cezanne and one with Gaugin, but it makes sense. Thanks for educating me!<br /><br />Don - I agree with you about the Pre-Raphaelites' work - boring. I think their work lacks passion and is only about technical prowess. I see something similar today in the paintings of hyper-realists. As for the Futurists - I think you should write a blog for us about them! Feel like posting one here next week? <br /><br />HW - I'll have to start looking at Wikipedia. I haven't had the time yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-76564215697703656522009-12-07T16:52:26.085-05:002009-12-07T16:52:26.085-05:00Thank goodness for Wikipedia!Thank goodness for Wikipedia!hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-53046073666995910462009-12-07T14:29:38.148-05:002009-12-07T14:29:38.148-05:00The Pre-Raphaelites have some of the most beautifu...The Pre-Raphaelites have some of the most beautiful, sensual, well painted pieces of work that for some reason bore me to tears. I understand and appreciate what they were doing, saying and creating, but I just can't get past that feeling. Maybe their works were too well thought out and structured for me... I just don't know.<br /><br />Now the Futurists do intrigue me. Not for their words or beliefs (thank God they didn't gain actual power), but for the energy they were able to put to canvas and bronze. Interestingly enough, my favorite of the Futurists, Joseph Stella, is often considered American even though he was originally from Italy. His Brooklyn Bridge series of paintings are totally awe-inspiring to me.<br /><br />As I re-read what I just wrote, I realize I must like chaos in my life... I mean art... hmmm...<br /><br />Two of my favorite artists, Fernand Leger and Franz Marc, bracket what the Futurists were doing with paint. Leger (considered a Cubist), like the Futurists, reveled in machinery and industrialization, while Marc (considered an Expressionist) was reacting to what industrialization was doing to nature, and specifically his beloved animals. (I realize these are oversimplifications and gross generalizations of these men's work - forgive me...) It saddens me that Marc was lost to us during WWI. He was just reaching his stride when that horrific explosion of nationalistic ridiculousness came about...<br /><br />Well, maybe I don't like TOO much chaos...<br /><br />Peggy, I'm intrigued by your two paths of modernism. It's interesting and makes sense, but I had not heard it separated out like that. I'll be studying a bit more on it...<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-31754543641077671822009-12-07T14:06:01.964-05:002009-12-07T14:06:01.964-05:00Oops, regarding the Pre-Raphaelites, perhaps ether...Oops, regarding the Pre-Raphaelites, perhaps ethereal isn't the right description! I see ethereal in my own work. Perhaps I should leave it at I don't know enough about them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-86374018473843396682009-12-07T13:34:31.672-05:002009-12-07T13:34:31.672-05:00Funny, I have trouble with the Pre-Raphaelites; so...Funny, I have trouble with the Pre-Raphaelites; sometimes they seem too ethereal. More likely, I haven't seen enough or read enough to see their work properly. I equate Rosetti's work with the Raphaelites. <br /><br />Ruskin did like Turner, and I think Turner's work is wonderful! So, points for Ruskin.<br /><br />I like the Futurists work. Some of their manifesto ideas I pretty much gloss over, especially the political part. But, their exploration of movement, shape and color interests me.<br /><br />I once read where moderns followed one of two veins: those that followed Cezanne, Cubism, Futurism...etc. And the other went along the Gaugin, Symbolist, Redon Bonnard, Kandinsky vein. There's a lot clumped into two groups. Perhaps this approach has something to do with how Williams wrote...or not. Has anyone else read something similar?<br /><br />Wonderful discussion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-31383046017471100812009-12-07T11:57:58.441-05:002009-12-07T11:57:58.441-05:00Alex - you're welcome!
Margaret - I'm so ...Alex - you're welcome!<br /><br />Margaret - I'm so glad you expressed your comments about the influence of Ruskin on your work. I can see the connection, but hadn't thought of it before posting. Sometimes I, too, feel a little dated. The influences from my early training have stayed with me. <br /><br />Casey - Yes, please share your thoughts! Perhaps submit a feature blog to me that I can post? I'd like to learn from you in a coherent way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-20970601178011053802009-12-07T10:34:45.323-05:002009-12-07T10:34:45.323-05:00I've finished the Alberti book, and will have ...I've finished the Alberti book, and will have something to say soon.<br /><br />I'll also give my 2 cents on my favorites - the modernists.Casey Klahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020906666248399435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-22650765536839736342009-12-07T09:08:01.464-05:002009-12-07T09:08:01.464-05:00I knew I was going to love this post. Ruskin's...I knew I was going to love this post. Ruskin's writings in particular have had an inpact on my work and my beliefs about how I want to be an artist. I sometimes think I should have been born in an earlier time. My interests in content in art seem to be old fashioned. Is it my age? <br /><br />Ruskin love flowers. He didn't have to do or write anything else to impress me! But I agree that he did write some wonderful stuff. I know him from some of his comments about trying to corral nature in gardens. It's similar to the landscape comments. I'll find the references and see what choice bits I can come up with. <br /><br />I'm with Ruskin and his belief that <br />art is better when it's not overly concerned with technical perfection. There has to be some soul.<br /><br />I am not a fan of the Futurists. Even seeing the work up close and personal did nothing for me. Most of it is harsh and somewhat driven. Delete the Futurists. Oh dear, I'm in that kind of mood today.<br /><br />Please pass the wine ...I mean snow shovel. The whole campfire has disappeared.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726740154167156916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-14596358009105120802009-12-07T08:58:01.979-05:002009-12-07T08:58:01.979-05:00Kathy.
Thank you for stopping by my Blog and for y...Kathy.<br />Thank you for stopping by my Blog and for your kind comment.<br />Happy holidays!<br />AlexAlex Perez pintor contemporaneohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01551068214299471277noreply@blogger.com