Clement Greenberg (1909-1994) was possibly the most prominent and influential art critic of the twenty-first century. Greenberg’s intensely influential focus was on the notion of “formal purity” and how that affected the work itself in a painting just being a painting and “orientating itself to flatness” as modernist paintings had. Additionally‚ Clement Greenberg found interest in Abstract Expressionism and how Greenberg’s strictly outlined theories on art would inspire artists of the Minimalist
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Who is the greatest Canadian in History? Tommy Clement Douglas‚ the Father of Medicare without doubts. One can be qualify and granted with the title ‘Greatest Canadian in History’ when Canadians be proud of the legacy one has created. An online survey conducted by Leger Marketing has shown that 94 percent of Canadians thinks that Canada’s Universal Health Care created by Tommy Douglas is the most important pride as a Canadian; even though Europe too has Universal Health Care for their citizens. Although
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Baccio Bandinelli: The Self-Elevation of a Renaissance Artist Bartolommeo “Baccio” Bandinelli was a Florentine sculpture‚ painter‚ and draftsman in the early sixteenth century. Bandinelli practiced his craft during the same period as the famous Michelangelo‚ who painted the Sistine Chapel‚ and considered himself Michelangelo’s rival in sculpting. Many critiqued Bandinelli at the time of his work‚ claiming that his pieces were not as great as Michelangelo or other artists of the time. Despite
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The Life of Michelangelo Michelangelo Buonarroti was a brilliant Italian artist from the 15th century. Author Ascanio Condivi wrote an interesting biography called The Life of Michelangelo‚ which talks about Michelangelo’s journey through life. Michelangelo came from a noble family‚ the counts of Canossa‚ who are from a part of Reggio‚ Italy. Michelangelo’s father realized at a young age that his son was brilliant. He wanted his son to study in the field of letter so he sent Michelangelo to an upscale
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neoclassical artist that lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He produced timeless and unforgettable sculptures such as his Venus Victrix and Cupid and Psyche. He was also commissioned to design and sculpt the tombs of Pope Clement XIII and Pope Clement XIV. During his lifetime he became a much sought after artist in many parts of Europe. Antonio Canova was born on November 1‚ 1757 in Possagno‚ Italy. When he was only three years old‚ his father passed away and his mother remarried. He
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I chose “Twas the Night Before Christmas”‚ by Clement Clarke Moore to do my stylistic impression on because it is very important to me and it has a nice rhythm‚ meter‚ and rhyme. Every Christmas eve‚ my dad has read this poem/story to me‚ so this poem has a personal significance. Whenever I hear this poem‚ I become very happy‚ because this poem triggers joyus Christmas memories filled with family and good times. I also like the rhyming of this‚ because it gives the story an upbeat‚ jolly tone
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What is artistic patronage and how important is the patron ’s input Patrons exerted a strong influence on the creation and execution of art in Italy between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries. Art served specific functions so that artists were paid to produce exactly what the patron wanted. The artist could be creative to the extent of his natural and acquired capacity but always within the conditions imposed by the patron. The system of patronage was a commercial process and artwork therefore
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Believe in Yourself Many people think of dissatisfaction as a negative emotion that should be suppressed or denied‚ but in actual fact dissatisfaction is one of the most important ingredients for success. What most people don’t realize is that dissatisfaction is a powerful form of fuel that has been the driving force behind many of the world’s greatest achievements. You see‚ in order to be dissatisfied‚ you must want something. And if you can identify what it is that you want and then stoke the
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St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jane Frances de Chantal born January 28‚ 1572 in Dijon‚ France was beatified November 21‚ 1751 by Pope Benedict XIV and canonize July 16‚ 1767 by Pope Clement XIII. St. Jane Frances de Chantal is honored in the Roman Catholic Church as the patron saint of forgotten people‚ in-law problems‚ loss of guardians‚ and widows. One way Jane shared her blessings was by giving bread and soup personally to the poor who came to her door. Often people who had just received food
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There are always small murmurs heard throughout society about a so called “organization” or “evil cult” that goes by the name of the Illuminati. Is this organization real? If so‚ does anyone even know the details associated with this “cult”? What type of people are inducted into this organization? Are there symbols tied into this idea of an evil secret society? There are answers‚ to all of these questions. The Illuminati is real. There is sacred‚ documented evidence of the existence of the Illuminati
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