Quick thank you to everyone who posted in the comments yesterday. You already know I think this, but y'all are great. We're headed to the shelter this afternoon. And Willowtree, it's funny that you mentioned those two cats (Zoe and Chloe), because those were the two I suggested to my husband. We're also thinking about Lucy the basset hound, and a couple of the other dogs we saw. However, they apparently have a bunch of animals who are not on the website, so we shall see...
This Friday Five was inspired by a discussion my husband and I were having about the Sistine Chapel. Yes, we sometimes have strange discussions....oh, and all of these pieces have wiki links, just click on their names.
I love this piece because of the sorrow so evident on Mary's face. It's apparently the only piece that Michelangelo ever signed. Technically it, is of course, a masterpiece. The marble looks positively fluid as it drapes in the folds of the cloak. But it is an emotional piece first and foremost for me. Perhaps I appreciate this piece more now that I have a child.
I always wished my first kiss was this enthralling. It's the woman's face in this one that gets me every time, the complete surrender to a kiss that's not even on her lips. Chaste, and intimate at the same time. I suppose they look a little like they're about to have a very naughty picnic.
I've always loved Van Gogh, and this is my favorite of his. I know he had vision problems, and some experts theorize that was why the stars look the way they do in so many of his paintings. I honestly don't care. I just love the way this scene always looks like it's on the move.
I've always liked Georgia O'Keeffe's way with bold colour and form. Anyone who knows me, knows I like red, although I never used to think it was one of my favourite colours. If someone wanted me to define red, I'd show them this painting.
My mom doesn't paint much anymore, but she did this one back in the late 1980's. I've carried it with me ever since and it's always been on a wall wherever I've gone. This picture doesn't do it justice, but you'll just have to believe me on this. I love the sunset colours, and I like the feeling of quiet this painting gives me. And that's all that matters, doesn't it?
Okay, that's it. Go on and post your five. I don't care if it's a masterpiece by da Vinci, or your five-year-old's crayon scrawl. Art is open to interpretation.
Today's Friday Five....
Five Favorite Pieces of Art (in no particular order)
This Friday Five was inspired by a discussion my husband and I were having about the Sistine Chapel. Yes, we sometimes have strange discussions....oh, and all of these pieces have wiki links, just click on their names.
I love this piece because of the sorrow so evident on Mary's face. It's apparently the only piece that Michelangelo ever signed. Technically it, is of course, a masterpiece. The marble looks positively fluid as it drapes in the folds of the cloak. But it is an emotional piece first and foremost for me. Perhaps I appreciate this piece more now that I have a child.
I always wished my first kiss was this enthralling. It's the woman's face in this one that gets me every time, the complete surrender to a kiss that's not even on her lips. Chaste, and intimate at the same time. I suppose they look a little like they're about to have a very naughty picnic.
I've always loved Van Gogh, and this is my favorite of his. I know he had vision problems, and some experts theorize that was why the stars look the way they do in so many of his paintings. I honestly don't care. I just love the way this scene always looks like it's on the move.
Caravaggio was the bad boy of his day (back in the 1600's), he was always drinking and brawling and yet put out art that looked like this. The lighting is magnificent. I also like the fact that there was a bit of a scandal associated with this painting. Caravaggio took a lot of criticism because he painted the Virgin with a slightly bloated stomach, showing a woman who had obviously given birth at some point, which was at odds (some thought) with the idea of a "virgin". He also apparently used a well known prostitute as his model for Mary.
I've always liked Georgia O'Keeffe's way with bold colour and form. Anyone who knows me, knows I like red, although I never used to think it was one of my favourite colours. If someone wanted me to define red, I'd show them this painting.
and an extra:
Sunset Tree, by my mom (sorry, no wiki link for this one)
My mom doesn't paint much anymore, but she did this one back in the late 1980's. I've carried it with me ever since and it's always been on a wall wherever I've gone. This picture doesn't do it justice, but you'll just have to believe me on this. I love the sunset colours, and I like the feeling of quiet this painting gives me. And that's all that matters, doesn't it?
Okay, that's it. Go on and post your five. I don't care if it's a masterpiece by da Vinci, or your five-year-old's crayon scrawl. Art is open to interpretation.
Oh, and I'll post pics of the new pet as soon as we figure out what we're doing. Have a great weekend y'all!
