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Cubism paintings

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Cubism originated in the first decade of the twentieth century. It is an abstract art form where the normally observed view is dissected by the artist and then put back together again, but with the conventions of representational art removed. Complex shapes are reduced to basic geometries, depth cues are removed, and faces which would not be visible to the observer from one position are nonetheless represented on the canvas. It is definitely one of the more academic art forms and the first branch of Cubism, Analytic Cubism, was well named.
To understand Picasso and Cubism it is important to know something about both the artist's development and the state of art at the time.
The Evolution of Cubism
Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque are credited with the invention of Cubism. Accounts differ as to whether it originally Braque's or Picasso's idea or whether it was a genuinely equal discovery. The most widely accepted version is that Picasso persuaded Braque to make the move from Fauvism to the new form.

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Cubism did not spring from nothing though, and its roots can certainly be seen in the work of the Post Impressionists Gauguin and Cezanne, especially the latter. Cezanne was a reductionist; he stated that all of nature could be reduced to simple geometric forms such as spheres, cylinders, and cones. More importantly, he developed a style that used what can best be described as facets of color which gave his paintings a sense of more than one viewpoint. There is general agreement, however, that these works were not truly Cubist. The first true Cubist works from Picasso and Braque did not just use viewpoints that were relatively close in space, like Cezanne, but would go to the extreme of showing both the back and the front of an object next to each other and on the same canvas.
Picasso's Formal Art Training 
Picasso received formal art training from his father, starting at age seven. By age thirteen his father, a respected art academic, announced that his son had surpassed him and gave up painting. Picasso attended formal art schools but he didn't respond well to them, possibly due to finding the work too easy, and his father was his main teaching influence. Many people assume that Picasso only worked with abstraction but this is far from the truth. His father was a hard taskmaster and emphasized the importance of copying the work of the Masters and of studying the human figure.
Blue and Rose Periods
Picasso's working life is often broken up into artistic periods. Paintings from his Blue Period were generally pessimistic in nature and the predominant color was blue. Next came the Rose period when his paintings became warmer in tone and more optimistic. Both of these periods were characterized by being representational with little hint to the level of abstraction that was going to become the hallmark of Picasso's works. He did gradually increase his use of symbolism during these periods and this provides a less tenuous connection to his later work.
African Period

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After the Rose Period came his African or African Influenced period. The paintings from this time show a definite trend towards the Cubism which would come later. The paintings from this period possess the use of geometry and composition, as well as the palette which would carry over into Cubism, but the underpinning philosophy of the art form had yet to take shape. Analytical Cubism introduced a level of detachment and a movement away from the expressive which was a prerequisite of modern art, especially minimalism and conceptual art. Undoubtedly it was Picasso's friendship and conversations with Braque that facilitated the jump from the largely decorative African Period to the much more substantive Cubism.
Picasso and Cubism
Picasso produced Cubist work for a decade from 1909 until just after World War I. The first three years were spent developing Analytical Cubism and the next seven, Synthetic Cubism. Synthetic Cubism was developed by Picasso and Braque along with Juan Gris. A strong argument can be made that Gris was actually the pioneer of Synthetic Cubism and Braque and Picasso the followers. Unlike the inventors of Analytical Cubism Gris tended to work with strong bright colors and often used them in unconventional ways.
Further Reading

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No artist or art period can be studied in isolation from either their geography or their time. To understand both Picasso and Cubism, it is essential to know a little about the other artists working at the time and about the artists who in turn influenced them. With this in mind I'd recommend gaining an overview of Picasso, and of the following artists at the very least.

• Matisse
• Cezanne
• Gauguin
• Braque
• Gris

Wikipedia is an excellent resource and it is always enlightening to read not only the main page for each subject but also the discussion pages. Art history is no different than any other history in as much as different interpretations are always possible and the Wikipedia discussion pages give a good insight into this process.

Baroque art

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As we progress on in our succession of art we boldly venture upon the 17th century Baroque style. This artistic endeavor was initially inspired by the mandates set forth by the Roman Catholic Church as they laid down specific rules which applied to art work. Their demands to the artist were that any work produced should be understandable to not merely the informed members of the society but to the illiterate as well. This moved art from a pure philosophical viewpoint to one of action.
For this article entry, I have chosen to explore an art piece created by the first female artist to be accepted as a distinguished artist. Artemisia Gentileschi goes down in history as the first recognized female painter to portray both historical and religious canvases. This is a significant achievement since during that time period most heroic type themes were considered outside the realm of a woman's comprehension. As with many artists of value we once again see a talented and capable person who had a father who was also proficient at the trade.
The particular painting of which I would like to discuss is "Judith Slaying Holofernes". As was customary in early Baroque paintings the gestures were created with much broader brush strokes than we would view in the previous Mannerist style. They are less confusing, less esoteric and have eliminated the shroud of mysterious previously viewed in the styles presented before it.
In "Judith Slaying Holofernes" we observe a scene from the Old Testament. The book which instilled the inspiration was the book of Judith. As we gaze upon the painting we come to appreciate the details of the deliverance of Israel from the hands of General Holofernes. It appears from the painting that the general had been "wine and dined" by the seductive Judith and as he lays in a drunken stupor Judith with the assistance of her maid proceed to behead him.

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It is the physical aspect of this painting which draws the large crowd of followers. Previously violence of this magnitude was unheard of. You can readily view a tale of intrigue coupled with a sense of murder and suspense as visualized by the spurts of blood emitting from the general's wounds.
We reflect amongst ourselves as to what a task this must have been for these frail ladies to overthrow the general considering his massive size. Comparing his fist with that of the maids displayed face and it confirms these suspicions. We see the delicate female heroines facing an enormous male foe but successfully accomplishing their task.
It has been said that Artemisia has portrayed herself as Judith and drew much of her inspiration and her repressed rage from her personal experiences with her mentor Tassi as he mercilessly raped her. You will notice the lack of any sort of decorative background in the painting and instead we are basked in darkness and obscured minor details.
To appropriately analyze this work of art we are first greeted with the series of actions being displayed prominently in the painting. In order to add to the value as well as the suspense we discover a mellow, dark background void of descriptive objects. This forces us to immediately turn our attention to the actions which are taking place within the borders of the canvas. The thick lines which are attributes of this style provide us with a hard, firm image of the characters involved. The various shapes at first may appear confusing to us but after a moment of inquiry they provide support for the artist's intent to provoke a negative, unstable influence.

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The colors used to create the painting reflect cold, cool feelings with brilliantly mixed rich earth tones. The composition is essentially centered in one area drawing our focus to the main content. Even with the lack of a background we discover the painting to be full of deep embedded impressions. The figures as they move provide us with an artistic plane composed of shoulders and hips and ultimately create a realistic feeling with all the assorted counter directions.
As for achieving her purpose, I feel that with her Baroque character poses she has created a flash of apprehension within her work of art through her use of the less dramatic color tones which add a hidden quality to the painting. Would I personally add this piece to my private collection? You can bet I would. I enjoy the strong, clear images with the earth color tones. To me they bring the scene to life. This lady is often forgotten in the journals of art and we as viewer's loss a lot as a result of this omission.

Art Nouveau paintings



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If you are a fan of Alphonse Mucha or the many advertisements featuring scantily clad women on bicycles, you may find that Art Nouveau is the place to go for home design inspiration. Art Nouveau emerged in the 1890s as a counter to the heaviness of the Victorian style that abounded before that time. Art Nouveau was a less cluttered, lighter and freer form of expression in housing interiors.



Stained glass became popular as a design concept. An excellent example of this is the Tiffany lamp, a lamp with a stained glass shade. Stained glass' thicker lines and thinner detail is a common motif in Art Nouveau paintings, where a strong outline is complemented by detail within. While genuine Tiffany lamps are very expensive, there are many companies creating lamps in this style for reasonable prices. Stained glass was popular in other areas, such as window decoration and in mirrors.



Colors are muted, but provide quite a variety of combinations: the sombre greens (sage, olive), mustard yellow and many shades of brown. Pair these colours with various shades of purple and peacock blue.



Browns can be found in the parquet and marquet floors that were in vogue at the time. These were mosaics of wood done in geometric (parquet) or natural shapes (marquet). Walls can be painted in the above colors or papered, preferably with stylized floral motifs that were in vogue. Anything with tendrils will probably integrate easily into the look. Popular motifs are peacocks, pansies, wisteria and any kind of trailing vine. Windows can be hung about with curtains featuring Art Nouveau motifs.



Furniture should be curvy and incorporate some of the stylized nature designs that Art Nouveauis famous for. Look for wood inlaid with designs. There are a lot of opportunities to remake furniture with Art Nouveau motifs and decoration. Consult Art Nouveaubooks and online pictures to find a pattern that you can reproduce on your table, lamp or other accessory. Stylized fireplaces were popular at the time and are still reproduced today with floral motifs and whiplash lines.



Art can be in the form of poster prints. Many commercial posters produced in the era make beautiful and unusual decorations for the walls of your home. A vase or two of peacock feathers and, of course, plants and flowers scattered about the home will bring nature that much closer. Think exotic; Art Nouveau was in the period where people were greatly fascinated by 'The Orient' and far-off climes.



Art Nouveau Style:



-long, curved, whiplash lines

-stylized plants, especially flowers and vines

-depictions of women with long, artistically flowing hair

-inlaid wood, silver, semi-precious stones, glass



Sometimes it's more fun to re-create your own interpretation of Art Nouveau than to restrict yourself to decorations that you know are 'period'. A great Art Nouveau look can be created relatively easily and cheaply if you look for inexpensive replicas and reproductions, as well as using paint and stained glass to "art-nouveau" items. Look for that whiplash line and stylized florals and you'll be on the right track.

Academic Paintings

Most martial arts organisations will have theoretical components to their syllabus. Usually, this is to provide an insight into the language and culture of the country from which the art originates. I find the academic side very easy to cope with, as somebody who naturally learns in the academic style. Many artists though, find the academic aspects tedious and difficult, and so tend to reject their usefulness.
This begs the question: is the theoretical side to martial arts necessary? I would argue yes.

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Firstly, martial arts contain dangerous knowledge. You don't want to wrong sort of person to be taught martial arts, and by the wrong sort of person, I mean of course somebody who would use that knowledge in an offensive manner. And there are plenty of these people who train already, I see them often. A strong academic presence makes it harder for these people to progress, and hence acts as a barrier for them to learn the more dangerous techniques. Aggressive people would find it hard to maintain the patience required for academic learning.
Secondly, one could argue that it is disrespectful to train in the martial art of another culture, but reject all other elements of that culture. It seems almost greedy to take only certain bits of that culture. The academia commands a certain respect towards the culture. As is well known in martial arts, respect is always an important virtue.

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Thirdly, it adds another layer to any examination procedure. For example, there may be two students, both equally keen on the martial art they are studying, but one may naturally be better at the movements, as some people are. In a grading this looks as though one is more enthusiastic than the other. Everybody has strengths and weaknesses in different fields, so those who struggle with the physical tasks may excel in other areas, such as language or history. Studying academic aspects provides an opportunity for some to demonstrate their interest despite a drawback.
Fourthly, it is a way of standardising education. Some organisations become very heavily fractured, giving rise to a multitude of descriptions of the practical elements (which is particularly bad in English, which has so many words). Using another language, one that is unfamiliar to many, makes it harder for such uncertainties to come about when there is communication between these different groups.
The most common point made against academic studies is that they waste time that could otherwise be used to improve your technique. This is definitely true if one is intending to enter a competition, but as for a general progression through martial arts, a grandmaster would need a very broad knowledge of his or her art. That knowledge is easiest learnt along the way. For more Academic paintings, welcome to paintingiant art

Abstract paintings

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Abstract painting artist aims to reach exciting compositions by managing the colors, lines and platform without the need to utilize the appearances of the objects, nature and living things. With this tough art it is possible to create mind-blowing expressions with the usage of color spots, lines, shapes and with the possibilities of different usages of colors. Just like the ability of the music compositor's to express his or her feelings in the form of a song by using the independent notes.
A Walk Into Abstracts eBook by Sue St. John teaches the techniques of 58 top artists. This eBook is prepared for people who are curious about this art and want to learn how to paint abstract pictures by answering the questions like how they did create this painting, get the idea, and achieve that effect in their pictures in a step by step manner.
It is possible to learn from other artists how to do abstract painting. You can try their methods and see what it feels like to make a painting that way. So that you can use these abstract painting techniques to develop your own unique style.

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You don't know what it is; you feel a need for a painting and are having trouble deciding on a subject. A portrait of a family member? Perfect! And what is more a family member than your faithful pet, either a present one or one from the dear departed past? Someone once said, "All dogs go to Heaven," and it's true for any pet owner who realizes that pets equal unconditional love. They greet you at the end of each work day with wagging tails or expressive eyes as they sense your mood and react to it with all their hearts. A dog or bird or cat will make a bright day brighter and a cheerless one cheerier. They are entirely worth all the work that they bring with them as a matter of course, for they give everything and ask for nothing. Is it not a fine tribute to their caring ways that you commission a portrait of them to hang in a place of honor in your home? Of course it is. Animal paintings add warmth to any home.

William Anderson with Two Saddle horses

Now that you've decided to commission a portrait, shop around for the best artist who understands your needs: he has been to your home and observed your tastes and the color of your walls and furnishings. In fact, he may suggest a small amount of redecorating, to which you agree fully. You have the opportunity to put a fresh face on your home, the place that speaks most truthfully of your personality. If you need to paint, so much the better, for paint is the least expensive decorating tool. Now you are ready to submit a photo of your pet or even to bring him or her to the artist's studio for a sitting or two. You can hardly wait to bring your animal painting home!

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For those lacking a pet in their lives or who simply desire a different subject for their animal painting, a browse through the zoo or circus or even the encyclopedia will bring the perfect subject to mind. Say it is an exotic animal like the peacock. A little research will show you that there are many varieties and color schemes inherent in the peacock tribe, ranging from white peacocks to green peacocks to blue peacocks to those with almost black plumage. You are overwhelmed, but only briefly. You choose the favorite peacock and go for it, searching for an artist who will convey your will to his canvas. You find him or her, and the work begins. Most likely, he or she will not allow you to view the ongoing process of making art, except to describe it verbally. An artist knows the value of a slowly-revealed work of art, in the setting that will provide the most satisfying drama. The drapery is pulled away, and the painting is revealed. It is perfectly executed and ready for hanging. You have made the right choice to bring the life and warmth of an animal into your home.

Animal paintings ,wildlife paintings

An animal painter is an artist who specializes in or is known for their skill in the portrayal of animals, such paintings used to be called as animal paintings. During the last century "wildlife artist" became the preferred term for contemporary animal painters

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