Saturday, 14 June 2014

Paintings Of Klimt And Grandma Moses

By Darren Hartley


Klimt paintings were considered far ahead of their time, much of which was seen as controversial. They were highly criticized due to their erotic and exotic nature. They used symbolism of the not so subtle form, going far beyond what the imagination of the period accepted.

Another example of Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment, was the Nuda Verita. Completed in 1899, it pictured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. The quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad," was printed above the image.

A second collection of Klimt paintings included gold paint, abstract space on the art and exotic symbolism of the female figure. This prominent style became a standard feature in future Klimt pieces. The 1905 pieces, Danae and The Kiss, were extremely erotic and exotic in nature, depicting the differences in the male and female sexuality.

Grandma Moses paintings were widely famous nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life. They were internationally recognized and remained popular to this day. The first painting completed by Grandma Moses was done in the farm in Eagle Ridge where she spent the rest of her life starting in 1907.

Simple pictures of family, church and community scenes, extolling the virtues of honesty and hard work were the focus of Grandma Moses paintings. These virtues are exemplified by Grandma Moses herself. It was an old kitchen table placed in a utility room that formed her art studio.

Grandma Moses paintings also depicted familiar farm life scenes. They told stories about apple butter making, soap and maple syrup making, corn husking and candle making. Grandma Moses regarded her art as something she enjoyed doing which provided her with some extra money. She was often times bedazzled by people who make a fuss over her and contended to be the same person she was before, regardless of her fame and fortune.




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