History

The Twins
Monet's Garden at Sainte-Adresse hung over my grandmother's fireplace. As a child, this made perfect sense to me because I believed Garden at Sainte-Adresse was a painting of my grandmother's house. She lived on Jamaica Bay in Breezy Point, New York. Like Monet's terrace, her wrap around deck was lined with plastic planters of red and pink geraniums, impatients, and begonias. When you stepped off her deck, stained the exact, (the exact!) orange as the fence in the painting, you stepped directly onto the beach. There were fewer boats, true, and buildings in the distance (the skyline of lower Manhattan, no less), but when I was young correlation was enough. Sainte-Adresse and Breezy Point were the same to me. What was France? What was Europe? Who was Claude Monet? My grandmother's house, her beach, her waves, her red and pink flowers - this was the center of the universe.
By Ava Mack3 years ago in Art
3 Pieces of Art
When I first walked into his apartment, I did what I always do. What I used to do every time I got home from school back when I lived with him. I checked the counters and studied the look on his face.
By Noah Baldwin3 years ago in Art
The Artistry of Painted Prose: Engaging the Senses through Vivid Descriptions
Section 1: The Essence of Painted Prose Painted prose, often referred to as descriptive prose, is a literary technique that emphasizes the use of vivid and expressive language to create immersive imagery and evoke sensory experiences. Unlike bare-bones prose that focuses solely on conveying information, painted prose infuses narratives with vibrant colors, textures, sounds, smells, and tastes. It engages the reader's senses, transporting them into the heart of the story and allowing them to experience its world on a deeper level. Through carefully chosen words and detailed descriptions, authors paint a vivid canvas in the reader's mind, transforming mere words into an art form.
By Ndlangamandla Thulasizwe3 years ago in Art
Unrestrained Desire
A young artist by the name of Gamardi found himself lured by the mysterious smile of the Mona Lisa while wandering the busy streets of contemporary Paris. He was overcome by a wave of emotions when she cast a curious look his way. Gamardi set out on a path that would combine fiction, dishonesty, and the depths of infatuation after being inspired by her allure.
By Gloria Anderson3 years ago in Art
Hundreds of Fields, Hundreds of Canvases
Paris. 1874. Olivia sits in a field, before a canvas. She has sat in hundreds of fields, before hundreds of canvases, over a period of hundreds of years. By now, the brushstrokes come as easily as breathing: the force of three centuries of habit. But never before has she tried to keep the motions so loose; to lay on the paint so thick and ridged. Never has she aimed to capture the view as her eye sees it, nakedly and without interpretation—in blocks of color and in fleeting impressions of movement.
By Emma Gardner3 years ago in Art
The David
It was late, but the gallery was still full of people, women and men alike, in very fine clothes. The women tossed back heads covered in pearls, let long silken dresses tangle around their heels as they walked, and the men, in dark suits, were mainly responsible for holding the arms of their ladies and acting as an accessory to their beauty.
By Amelia3 years ago in Art
In The Chariot
Come closer, come closer... Not like you are just gonna walk away and leave me all alone with these other hideous pieces and too much fluorescent light, are you? Stay a while...
By Kendall Defoe 3 years ago in Art
Painted Pros
- The soldier stood atop the tiller gazing out at the unending blue with a sense of giddy horror. The vastness revealed in all its glory under the clear skies. No land was visible from any angle as the sentry made slow, monotonous laps of the exterior. It was a strange sense to be so alone with so many others. Surrounded, yet together, utterly isolated.
By Amie 3 years ago in Art
The Whispering Stars
Vincent van Gogh's painting "Starry Night" has always held a magical allure. With its swirling skies and luminescent stars, it seems to beckon viewers into a dreamlike world. Tonight, we delve into this world, where stars whisper secrets and reality is as malleable as the vibrant colors on Van Gogh's canvas.
By Stevie Johnson3 years ago in Art
The tale of a lover birds
How the story started. A man was dating a beautiful damsel, and they were so much in love and they both shared things in common, and no secret was kept from each other.
By James stephen Kalu3 years ago in Art
B.I. Mona Lisa
“Mona, you keep moving. You will need to hold very still.” “How still, Mr. Leo?” “Still like my stargazing eyes, or my steady hand. Watch, as it intrinsically strokes and caresses the page with all these magnificent symmetrical shapes and color. Marvelous! How about it, Mona?”
By Beautiful Intelligence3 years ago in Art
Alan Arkin
Alan Arkin, a name that resonates with versatility and artistic brilliance, has captivated audiences for over six decades with his profound acting skills, directing prowess, and musical talents. Born on March 26, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, Arkin embarked on a remarkable journey that showcases his resilience, passion, and unwavering commitment to his craft. From his humble beginnings in the theater to becoming an Oscar-winning actor, Arkin's life serves as an inspiration to aspiring artists worldwide. This biographical account delves into the profound impact Arkin has made on the entertainment industry, highlighting his achievements, challenges, and the enduring legacy he has carved for himself.
By Yamira Ureña García3 years ago in Art