The Wrath of the Medusa
A painting about madness that sent its painter mad. Continue reading The Wrath of the Medusa
Tag: painting
Poker faces
Dogs Playing Poker is beloved popular art, despite scornful snobbery. Continue reading Poker faces
When fists are brushes
Picasso’s 1937 howl of rage at the murder of innocents produced a painting that still shocks. Continue reading When fists are brushes
Loving the little people
The beautiful simplicity of L S Lowry’s painting is testament to his humanist beliefs. Continue reading Loving the little people
The odd couple
Iconic painting American Gothic inspires imagination in it’s audience. Continue reading The odd couple
Don’t look down
Jaws movie poster is a brilliant expression of primal fear. Continue reading Don’t look down
Chinese Girl
One of the world’s most successful paintings has also been derided as one of the worst. Continue reading Chinese Girl
Lost and Found
The loss of old paintings reawakens an artist’s muse. Continue reading Lost and Found
The Scream of Nature
Painting from 1893 now most popular selfie pose. Continue reading The Scream of Nature
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