Category Archives: Art Narratives

Ekphrastic Copyists

Posted on December 30, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Pablo Picasso said “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” So he did both. On the left is a painting by Velazquez, “L’infante Marie Marguerite” (1655) and, on the right, Picasso’s version of the Infante Marguerite (1957). On the left is … Continue reading →

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Back to the Garden

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Genesis narrates how God created the heavens and the earth followed by the stars, the plants, and the animals. Then God picked up some dirt, gave it a form, blew air into it and, voilà, created the first man, Adam. … Continue reading →

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Autumn Leaves

Posted on November 19, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Birds are magnificent architects and construct fascinating nests for their families. Bowerbirds, for example, build simple structures but decorate them with colored objects hoping to attract a companion. Barn swallows make nests from mud that are built onto man made … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Valadon

Posted on November 16, 2023 by Art for Housewives

Napoleon III (1808-1873) was the last Emperor of France. He lost his majestic role in 1870 when the Prussians defeated the French army at the Battle of Sedan. Before his defeat, Napoleon wanted to reassert international French influence and tried … Continue reading →

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O. Henry’s Leaf

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Art for Housewives

One is a lonely number. It’s static and goes nowhere on its own. To move, it takes two. That’s why we need interrelations because, without them, we cannot evolve. Sue and Johnsy were two young artists living in the art … Continue reading →

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