American Beauty

This is by digital 3-d artist Henrich Kimerling. I unfortunately could not find to much information about the artist. All I do know is that is by a contemporary, and it has been done within the last year. I think it's an interesting commentary about society and what has become normal, while it still shows some ideal images. The slender ankles of the women, she also has little blemishes, she is however over weight. It's an interesting juxtaposition, maybe there is nothing wrong with her size, but the things she is putting into her body would be harmful. What are the consequences besides weight-gain on the human body? 

Raft of the Medusa

This particular painting came up in conversation today after a discussion on ships getting lost at sea, and the epic novels that usually follow. I was reminded of the sublime nature of this painting and now terrifying the thought of being lost in the middle of the ocean would be. The thoughts that would consume a person would just be horrific and provoking. I find this painting by French artist Theodore Gericault to be the epitome of Romantic Paintings. The painting is beautiful but it still gives you that sense of terror, the combination of the perfect sublime image. What are your thoughts on the subject matter? If you could give it a back story what would you want to tell? I'll post another entry about the actual history later but I would love some feedback. What else would you like to know about this painting? 

The High Museum, Atlanta GA

I just recently went to the High Museum in Atlanta GA. They had quite a decent display of 18-20th century art from America and Europe. They also had pieces on loan from the Louvre in many different sections of the museum, most notable was the exhibit of Medieval to Renaissance art that included a sculpture by Donatello along with the journals of Leonardo. The museum was also featuring the findings of the Qin Dynasty Terraccotta Army. They're are hundreds of these solders only a few were brought to Atlanta, they are still amazing to see. There are different faces on quite a few of them making them highly individualized. I had a hard time from the displays to figure out why they had been made, I would have liked to have spent more time watching the documentary they had on them playing, but the museum was getting close to closing time so myself and the friends I was with had to book it through quite a few. For now here is an image of some of the Terracotta Army.