Over the next several weeks on Art Expeditions we’ll be exploring Baltimore’s renowned Baltimore Museum of Art and The Walter’s Museum. I’ve had both museums on my art expeditions bucket list for awhile and finally made the trip to Baltimore several weeks ago. For art enthusiasts a pilgrimage to both museums is a must-do. Baltimore… Read More Art in Baltimore:
Today on Impressionism Friday, we’re getting to know pioneering American Impressionist, Frederick Childe Hassam, who painted dynamic cityscapes and resplendent landscapes and majestic seascapes. Born in his family home in a Boston suburb in 1859, His father was a successful cutlery merchant in Boston and his mother came from Maine. Hassam came for a long… Read More Impressionism Friday: Childe Hassam
Starting in July I’ll be launching a blog ‘lecture’ series on American Landscape Masters – Bierstadt to Moran, Church and more… I’m a bit behind on our Medieval Monday, Renaissance Wednesday and Impressionism Friday posts as I recently started a new job in tech sales (how I fund my art expeditions 🙂 but stay tuned… Read More July Adventures…American Masters
Today on Impressionism Friday we’re going to meet versatile painter Edgar Degas, who dabbled in Impressionism and Realism to create his masterful series of dancers to race horses, portraits and beyond. I’ve always been taken with Degas breadth of talent as an artist. Though he is considered a founding member of Impressionism, participating in several… Read More Impressionism Friday: Get to know Degas
Today on Renaissance Wednesday we’re going to continue our tour of The Sistine Chapel focusing on Michelangelo’s masterpiece ‘The Last Judgment.’ The Last Judgment is one of the most popular themes in Christian art and often found in churches, usually at the church entrance as a reminder of the need for penance and faith before… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Michelangelo’s Last Judgment – Sistine Chapel
Today on Impressionism Friday we are going to meet one of Italy’s greatest Impressionists Giuseppe De Nittis. I was unfamilar with DeNittis work until I discovered him at a special exhibit at The Phillip’s Collection in Washington DC The Phillip’s Collection was the first modern art museum in America and is tucked away in the… Read More Impressionism Friday: Giuseppe De Nittis
In our last Renaissance Art Expedition we got to know the genius of Michelangelo. Today we’re going to survey one of Michelangelo’s most important works – The Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo’s depiction of God’s creation of Adam is so imbued in our artistic culture that when you think of the creation this image of God reaching… Read More Renaissance Wednesday: Sistine Chapel
Last time on Medieval Monday we were introduced to the Gothic Style of architecture. Today we’re traveling to Paris to visit one of the most historic churches in the city – and one that is often overlooked by tourists…Saint Denis. To be fair, Paris is filled with beautiful churches from Notre Dame (which is being… Read More Medieval Monday: Saint Denis
Summer is the perfect time to Travel on an Art Expedition…Here are a few NOT TO MISS Art Exhibits throughout the US in Summer 2023 and beyond. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City: While its always a good time to visit The MET, if you have chance definitely make your way to… Read More Summer 2023: Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For
This Impressionism Friday, I’m excited to discuss Gustave Caillebotte, one of the most important artists to emerge from The Impressionism Movement. I fell in love with Caillebotte’s fusion of Realism and Impressionism while studyingat Belmont University in Nashville. My art history professor discussed Caillebotte’s famed Paris Street, Rainy Day at length, focusing on the multiple… Read More Impressionism Friday: Gustave Caillebotte
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