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Period: 500 to 1500
The Middle Ages
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1180
Philosophy and the Seven Liberal Arts-Herrad von Landsberg
Original dimensions unknown
Paint on vellum
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this piece because of the scientific representations contained inside. I appreciated that the study of science and art were combined during this period. -
Period: 1500 to
The Renaissance
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Period: to
The 17th Century
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Self-Portrait-Judith Leyster
29 ⅜” x 25 ⅝”
Oil on canvas
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this piece because of the detail work that the artist put into the painting. The use of the multi-colored background was interesting. Also, I was fascinated by the slight smile on the artist's face. -
Flowers in a Vase-Rachel Ruysch
57 x 43.5 cm
Oil on canvas
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this piece because of the incredible detail work in the flowers. The artist was obviously quite skilled and the level of detail kept me looking at the work for a long time. -
Virgin and Child-Elisabetta Sirani
34 x 27 ½ in
Oil on canvas
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this piece because I could not stop looking at the gaze between the mother and child. The bond these two share radiates from the work and brings a sense of peace. -
Period: to
The 18th Century
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Portrait of a Lady-Maria Verelst
Oil on canvas
48x38 ¾”
Horizontal
Representational
This piece was chosen not only because of the detail of the model, but just how beautiful the backdrop was as well. The whole painting was visually appealing to me and as soon as I saw this I knew I would include it in this week's work. -
Madame Grand-Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
Oil on canvas
36 1/4 x 28 1/2 in
Oval
Representational
I selected this work mostly because of the look in the eyes of the model. It was easy to see she was looking longingly after reading what must be a love letter. -
Self-portrait of the Artist hesitating between the Arts of Music and Painting-Angelica Kauffman
Oil on canvas
1800x2490x185 mm
Vertical
Representational
I selected this work because I had never seen a visual representation of someone making a choice like this before. The artist had to decide between art and music and the details of the painting were incredible. -
Marie Joséphine Charlotte du Val d'Ognes-Marie Denise Villers
Oil on canvas
63 1/2 × 50 5/8 in.
Horizontal
Representational
This work was selected because this was the first "modern" style of art that I found that I really enjoyed for this time period. This is a representation of the shift of painting style from one era to the next. -
Period: to
The 19th Century
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Beach Parasol, Brittany (Portrait of Amanda Sidwall)-Emma Löwstädt-Chadwick
Oil on panel
11 ⅜ x 19 ¾ in
Vertical
Representational
I selected this work because I appreciated the solitude that this piece represents. The beach and surrounding ocean are beautiful, but thinking about being alone on a beach doing something you enjoy was immensely appealing. -
A Meeting-Marie Bashkirtseff
Oil on canvas
193 x 177 cm
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this piece, not because of the group of boys, but because of the girl walking away in the background. She has an air of defiance about her, like she did not care what the boys were doing. This sense of independence was very appealing to me. I have a cousin who's demeanor reminded me immediately of this girl. -
Period: to
The 20th Century (Europe)
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Period: to
The 20th Century (America)
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Breakfast of the Birds-Gabriele Munter
Oil on board
18 x 21 ¾ in
Horizontal
Representational
This was the first piece that I selected that was complete sadness. The alone feeling of the person sitting at the window looking out at the birds brings with it an overwhelming feeling of grief. I tend towards more cheerful works of art, but the sadness conveyed in this work was something I just could not get away from. -
Newhaven Harbour-Vanessa Bell
Oil on canvas
500 x 595 x 70 mm
Horizontal
Representational
I appreciate scenes of ocean and water. I selected this piece for that very reason. This appeared to be a very peaceful scene and somewhere I longed to visit. -
End of the Line-Kady Falukner
Tempera and gesso on fiberboard
16 1⁄8 x 30 in.
Vertical
Representational
I selected this piece for the hope that it represented. Coming to the end of the line on a train in the West represented the start of a new beginning and gave me a sense of hope. -
Period: to
Late 20th Century/21st Century
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Secret Pathway-Gretchen Baer
Oil on wood
8" 1/2 by 4" ½
Horizontal
Impressionist
I selected this piece just as much for the work as I did the artist. Baer has done some incredible work trying to bring people together separated by a wall. This work gave me hope that one day we will be able to provide a place where everyone is welcome and can thrive. -
August-Becky Suss
Oil on canvas
96 x 132 in.
Horizontal
Representational
I selected this work because I really appreciate order. I like that the spaces were neatly laid out and that order gives me a sense of calm. -
Cassiopeia-Emily Mae Smith
Oil on linen
84 x 67 in.
Vertical
Impressionist
I am still not completely sure why I selected this art. It intrigues me with the different messages contained within. Even the name of the work adds more to the story and I appreciated that there was so much that could be interpreted by the viewer while looking at the piece.