Philosophy, Medicine and Jurisprudence were three Klimt paintings criticized for their radical themes and material. Considered pornographic, these paintings transformed traditional allegory and symbolism into a new language which was more overtly sexual, hence, more disturbing. Unfortunately, in May, 1945, all three paintings were destroyed by retreating SS forces.
Nuda Verita, painted in 1899, is another example of disturbing Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment. It featured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. Above the image was the quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad."
The most renowned of Klimt paintings in 1902 was the Beethoven Frieze, featuring a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. It was painted directly on the walls using light materials. The face on the Beethoven portrait showed a resemblance to Gustav Mahler, with whom Klimt had a respectful relationship.
Grandma Moses paintings were widely famous nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life. They were internationally recognized and remained popular to this day. The first painting completed by Grandma Moses was done in the farm in Eagle Ridge where she spent the rest of her life starting in 1907.
The first of Grandma Moses paintings was known as the Fireboard. Her early work was usually based on scenes found in illustrated books and Currier and Ives prints, showing American lives, historical events and celebrities during the 1800s.
Grandma Moses paintings showcased homespun, country scenes which brought out wonderful feelings and memories for many people. Most of them were done on strong cardboard with a scale of 24" by 30" or lesser. They were portrayals of happy scenes from rural home life. They sometimes pictured herself as a small child. Among these paintings are a number of historical scenes, usually about her ancestors.
Nuda Verita, painted in 1899, is another example of disturbing Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment. It featured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. Above the image was the quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad."
The most renowned of Klimt paintings in 1902 was the Beethoven Frieze, featuring a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. It was painted directly on the walls using light materials. The face on the Beethoven portrait showed a resemblance to Gustav Mahler, with whom Klimt had a respectful relationship.
Grandma Moses paintings were widely famous nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life. They were internationally recognized and remained popular to this day. The first painting completed by Grandma Moses was done in the farm in Eagle Ridge where she spent the rest of her life starting in 1907.
The first of Grandma Moses paintings was known as the Fireboard. Her early work was usually based on scenes found in illustrated books and Currier and Ives prints, showing American lives, historical events and celebrities during the 1800s.
Grandma Moses paintings showcased homespun, country scenes which brought out wonderful feelings and memories for many people. Most of them were done on strong cardboard with a scale of 24" by 30" or lesser. They were portrayals of happy scenes from rural home life. They sometimes pictured herself as a small child. Among these paintings are a number of historical scenes, usually about her ancestors.
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