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  The Art of Anxiety          The early 20th century was a time of major changes, with wars, technological advancements, and shifting social norms shaking up the world. Artists from this period expressed their anxieties and curiosities about these changes through their work. This virtual exhibit features three significant pieces that capture the essence of this era: Marcel Duchamp's Fountain (1917), René Magritte's The Collective Invention (1934), and Natalia Goncharova's Cyclist (1913). Marcel Duchamp - Fountain (1917)     Marcel Duchamp's Fountain is a key work from the Dada movement, which was all about breaking away from traditional art norms. The piece is literally a porcelain urinal that Duchamp signed "R. Mutt" and submitted to an art exhibition in 1917. It sparked a lot of controversy because it challenged people to think about what art really is. Duchamp was making a statement about how, after the chaos of World War I, old ways of thinki...

  Keepin' It Real!       Art has always been a reflection of society, capturing the spirit of its era. Romanticism and Realism are two such movements that, though emerging in the 19th century, present contrasting perspectives. Romanticism, with its emphasis on emotion and individualism, often goes into the fantastical. In contrast, Realism focuses on depicting everyday life with straight up accuracy. This blog explores these two movements through selected artworks, ultimately with me favoring Realism for its grounded representation of life. Romanticism     Romanticism was an artistic movement that emerged in the late 18th century as a reaction against the Industrial Revolution and the scientific rationalization of nature. It emphasized intense emotion, individualism, and the sublime beauty of nature. "The Nightmare"         Henry Fuseli's "The Nightmare" was created in 1781 in England. In this painting, Fuseli captures a haunting sc...

 The Wizard Of Oz, Frankenstein, The Yellow Bag Of Lays-Era You know we throw that word around around so loosely, classic. "Oh that's a classic!" Somebody knocks over your cup of milk,"*smacks teeth* Classic bro." Or as a active member of the Big-Back Community, my favorite, "I need them Lays Classic, three of them!  But the thing is when it comes to the classical era I am now reminded that it means that it is one of the best time periods EVER.  The 18th century, also known as the Enlightenment Era, was a time of incredible advancements in both art and science. Welcome to The Sims-onian Museum, with my collection of three creators whose scientific discoveries were captured in art.   Big Ben         Benjamin West’s painting vividly depicts Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite experiment. Created around 1816, it’s uncertain exactly where this painting was made, but given West's career, it's likely to have been created in England where West was based...