You Oughta Know: Oswaldo Guayasamín
In a new edition of “You Oughta Know,” we examine the dark and unforgettable world of Oswaldo Guayasamín (Guay-ah-sah-MEEN). I confess that my studies are greatly lacking in the art of … Continue reading
The Year of the Greek Dude
El Año Greco. This week, and year for that matter, honors the IV Centennial anniversary of the death of El Greco (April 7, 1614), one of Spain’s most prolific artistic masters. … Continue reading
O Come, Let us Adore Him
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS! In celebration of Christmas, another obvious theme in art history presents itself. The birth of Jesus was conveyed in a million different ways and is possibly one … Continue reading
A Cornucopia of Wit: Still Life and Arcimboldo
I’ve had another small hiatus from the blogosphere; my apologies. My November has been hectic (I feel like I’ve been out of town over half of this month), and here … Continue reading
The Ballad of the Jealous Lover of the Lone Green Valley
Who says you have to be a Parisian or a New Yorker to get respect in the art world? Thomas Hart Benton, along with his friends Grant Wood and John … Continue reading
