Monthly Archives: October 2010

Impressionism and Realism

Posted on October 24, 2010 by mattrobinson13

Impressionism is a style of art developed in the mid 19th century that focused primarily on a fleeting moment. Impressionist artist tried to create the feeling of movement by using loose brush strokes, sketchy lines, and blotches of color that … Continue reading →

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Mozart’s Rememberance

Posted on October 13, 2010 by mattrobinson13

    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on January 27, 1756 to Leopold and Anna Maria Mozart. From an incredibly young age, Wolfgang, “or more affectionately, Wolfgangerl” was a prodigy (Boerner). Wolfgang’s musical ability is said to have been derived from … Continue reading →

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Nicolas Poussin and the Baroque Perception

Posted on October 3, 2010 by mattrobinson13

One of the most captivating paintings I have seen of the Baroque era is Landscape with Saint John on Patmos (1640) by Nicolas Poussin. A painter born in France but spending the majority of his life in Rome, Poussin’s “art … Continue reading →

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