"The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." - Pablo Picasso
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The painting “The Odalisque” by Dominique Louis Féréol Papety oozes of sensuality. No wonder, perhaps, when we start to investigate what is depicted.
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Cézanne worked on this painting in the final decade of his life, and it took over ten years to compete. It can be seen as a celebration of nature and our union with it.
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This funny museum painting does not simply show art on the walls; it shows the act of looking at art.
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Does it have to be high art to inspire? Certainly not, as this simple advertising poster for an umbrella company shows.
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This picture seems a bit chaotic at first glance, but when you investigate cubism a bit further, it starts growing on you.
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I have become fond of paintings that are able to take me away for a while. Paintings that can serve both as an escape and give room for reflection. This painting by Pierre Bonnard ticks both boxes.
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Art history is filled with intriguing turns and transitions. Some paintings have been attributed with greater impact than others, and this one from Édouard Manet is especially interesting.
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Imagine being able to draw images like the one below at childhood! There is an intriguing mood to most of Edward Hopper’s painting that is premeditated in this painting, somehow.
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Some paintings may not have a deeper meaning. At least nothing that is possible to formulate in words without being... blunt. Still, they may be worthwhile to spend some time with.
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Some paintings are understated in the exact right way. This is one of them.
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Simple paintings can be powerful. Especially when we consider the artist and his possible state of mind at the time of painting.
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The image of Elise is at first just interesting, but the longer I look at it, the more this little girl start to grow on me. Her gaze keeps me captive, and makes me wonder about who she was.
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Not every piece of art needs to be serious. Some images just put you in a better mood.
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Some works of art do not explain themselves. They wait—quietly, stubbornly—until life gives us the key to approach them. This is one such work. Seen through the eyes of a parent, it becomes less about symbolism and more about fear, love, and the fragile hope that those we love will choose to stay.
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Art can be many things, and it is amusing to investigate a bit into expressions that do not always make it to the big galleries.
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The famous artist Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot may have hidden a love story. And love stories are always interesting to dwell upon. Whatever the nature of their relationship, however, this portrait of Berthe Morisot bear witness of affection on part of the artist.
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A canal can symbolise different kinds of borders. I think it is easy to see what the canal below divides, but you might have different views on the matter.
