2020 Wrap-up!
Thursday, December 31, 2020
As we near the end of this year, I would like to take some time to reflect on this year. I started this blog in the beginning of July, July 8th to be exact. Whether you are new to Art History: On Display or you have been a long time reader, I want to thank you. Now I will give some stats. Without further adieu, THE 2020 WRAP-UP!
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Comment below what your favorite post of the year has been!
Zooming In: Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Pieter Bruegel the Elder was a trailblazer in the Northern Renaissance. Click through the slideshow below to learn more about him.
Art Movements: Propaganda
Monday, December 28, 2020
While propaganda art goes back a very long time, an influx of propaganda can be traced back to World War 1. With the cultural climate changing everywhere in the world, many beliefs, ideas, and opinions were circulating. Thus propaganda was born. There was still early propaganda. While propaganda has a political use, it is considered art.
This piece of propaganda was created in 1919 in the United States. During this time there was an influx of immigration coming into the USA for more opportunities. The above piece in specific protests the large amount of European immigrants coming into the country at the time. Here Uncle Sam, a very popular figure for depicting America, is manning a funnel. He is shown filtering out the masses to only allow an allotted amount into the USA, shown in the bottom right of the image. During the time the USA had put quotas into place for immigration. There was much propaganda made during this time surrounding this purpose.
This propaganda image was created around 1952 during the large vaccination of Chinese people. During the time many people from China were getting vaccines due to the bacteria that came along with the combat that China was taking part in at the time. Much of China was convinced that Americans were intentionally adding bacteria to their weaponry to infect many Chinese people. In the top part of the image there is a figure shown staring at what I believe is supposed to be an American. This American is on top of a gun that has flies and rats surrounding it, making it stereotypically "dirty".
This poster is Chinese propaganda in 1950. At the time there was an American commander in Korea, General MacArthur. He is shown stabbing a Korean Mother and baby. Also to the upper left there is a plane dropping a bomb that is labeled US. These bombs are being dropped on Chinese cities while the USA is invading Korea.
This propaganda image depicts the Chairman Mao en route to Anyuan. Mao is shown foraging across the land, noble and kind. This image was meant to uphold the cultural revolution in China at the time, a revolution that was lead by Chairman Mao. In this image Mao brings change and resources like electricity to China. He is depicted as a very young man here. Many pieces of propaganda were created in the likeness of Mao.
"Art and Propaganda." In obo in Art History. 28 Dec. 2020. <https://www.oxfordbibliographies.com/view/document/obo-9780199920105/obo-9780199920105-0110.xml>.
"Closing the Door on Immigration." National Park Service, www.nps.gov/articles/closing-the-door-on-immigration.htm. Accessed 28 Dec. 2020.
"51 Powerful Propaganda Posters and the People Behind." Smashing Magazine, www.smashingmagazine.com/2010/06/100-years-of-propaganda-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/.
What do you think about propaganda? Which is your favorite story? Comment below!
Holiday Gifts I Gave and Received 2020
Hello! I hope you had a very happy holiday season! I know that it game me a time to recharge. Today I hope you enjoy this post about holiday gifts I gave and received. This can also be used to get gift ideas going forward. Also, reference THIS LINK for the Art Lovers' Holiday Gift Guide 2020.
BOOKS:
I got a number of books this year, and I also gifted a few.
I gifted this book to a family member this year. I have read parts of this book. I absolutely love it! This book is a field guide to urbanistic cites, both functional and aesthetic.
2. Women in Art
This is a book that I received. While I have not read it yet, it has been on my art history TBR list for a long time. I am so excited to read this one!!
3. Abstract Expressionism
I have mentioned the Taschen reference books before on Art History: On Display. I did ask for these, and I am so very glad I got them. If you know an art history buff, these are a wonderful gift. They have one in almost every movement and artist.
4. From A to Eames
I have done a bit of speaking about Eames before (in THIS post, they are in the slideshow). This book goes alphabetically through Mid-Century Modern artists and vocabulary. Though the name is a bit misleading, it is not all about Eames. There is a small section about their work.
GAMES:
While I have only gotten a few, they have been very fun!!
1. ArtSmart Card Game
I received this game and have already played it many times! It was made by The Art Institute of Chicago. I highly recommend this game for all ages. It is fun and educational to all.
2. Old Masters Memory Game
Again I have already played this game along with my family. This a game is a bit more challenging that the above, but it is still fun. It includes masters like Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Durer, and Titan.
ART SUPPLIES:
I received a set of art supplies this Christmas, and I am so excited to try all of them out.
- Prismacolor Color Pencils
- Prismacolor Weighted Graphite Drawing Pencils
- 10 Well Round Mixing Palette
- Portfolio Series Watersoluble Oil Pastels
- Savoir Faire Opaque Watercolor Gouache
- Soft Pastel Half Length Sticks - Box of 24
- General's Jumbo Charcoal
- 1 in. Flat Chip Brush
- Staedtler Mars Eraser
- Princeton Artist Brush, Set 9153 6-Pc Gold Taklon
- Modge Podge
- 14in. Quick View Carrying Case
- Strathmore 462-111 400 Series Mixed Media Pad
CLOTHING ETC:
I got lots of clothing items, but there are also a few gifts I received that fit into no section.
1. Met Campus Champion Sweatshirt
I have already worn this sweatshirt. I love it so far! As I am writing this post, I am wearing it!
2. Met Campus Long-Sleeve Tee
While I have not worn it yet, I am looking forward to it! This item was on my list, and it should be on yours too.
3. Met Facade Women's Tee
This is probably one of my favorite gifts that I got this year!
4. Museum Favorites 100 Postcards
I love these! These postcards are so cool, and I will soon be using them!
Comment below what you gifted or received over the holidays!!
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