History of Art

  • Adoration of the Magi
    Dec 11, 1423

    Adoration of the Magi

    Gentile Da Fabriano created this work on a wood panel using tempra paint. The vibrant reds and gold catch the viewers eye and draw it to look closer at the details of the scene.
  • The Peasant Wedding
    Dec 11, 1569

    The Peasant Wedding

    Pieter Brueghel the Elder created this painting in oil on wood. Showing a jolly scene of a wedding he was famous for showing real life situations.
  • The Ballet Master

    The Ballet Master

    Edgar Degan's The Ballet Master is a monotype created in black ink. The smoky look of the figures makes this an intresting piece to view
  • The Kiss

    The Kiss

    The Kiss by Constantin Brancusi done in limestone seems to have an ancient look to it but isnt. The artist seems to have left this piece floating to be placed in any time period which is intresting.
  • Voodoo

    Voodoo

    Judy Pfaff creates a colorful work here using contact paper on Mylar. The colors are bright and bold representing the Voodoo culture well.