World Of Art By Sue

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History of Art for everyone (themes change monthly)! Other interests include: world history, genealogy, books, photography, gardening, (US) football and dinosaurs. Life goal: to learn something new every day. Degree in Art History from McGill University

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World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· 27d

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reality! ARTWORK: Henri Matisse (1869 – 1954), “Tea”, 1919. LACMA, Los Angeles, California US. #arthistory #art #dadhumor #matisse

Two ladies having tea in a garden setting, with a dog at their feet, sunshine beyond the trees, dappled light on the garden path.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· 28d

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekBforBehind #Photography #Harlem The inspiring Branly Cadet bronze statue of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. (as seen from behind), located in Harlem, NYC.

The statesman is photographed from behind as he strides confidently into the future in this 12 foot tall bronze statue by Branly Cadet. Wearing a suit, Powell steps forward, clutching a briefcase in his right hand and with his coattails billowing up towards the clear blue sky.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· 28d

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What did one plate say to the other? Dinner is on me! ARTWORK: Carrie Mae Weems (born 1953), “Untitled (Eating Lobster)”, 1990, from her “Kitchen Table Series”. #arthistory #DadJokes #photography #CarrieMaeWeems

Like all of Weems' photographs in her "Kitchen Table" series, this photo is of a domestic setting. A man, seated at the head of the table, is chowing down; the plate in front of him on the table holds the remains of a lobster dinner; there are two cans of beer beside the plate. The female on the right also has a plate full of lobster, but her lobster has not been touched (the rubber bands are still on the claws). She gently caresses the man with her right hand to his head. There is a bright pendant light above them, plus a bird in a birdcage and a framed floral still life painting on the wall. Above the pendant light is a vent. There is a closed door in the background behind the female.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· 29d

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What do you call a magician who loses his magic? Ian! ARTWORK: Remedios Varo (1908 – 1963), “The Juggler (The Magician)”, 1956. Museum of Modern Art, New York City US. #arthistory #DadJokes #RemediosVaro

A juggler/magician in a red cape and pointed hat juggles sparkly things (stars?) while standing on a small platform attached to a contraption on wheels that is shaped like a small tower. A crowd of on-lookers to the right are all dressed in identical gray robes. In the background is a wall and pastel colored buildings.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 15

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What goes up and down but never moves? Stairs! ARTWORK: Frederick H. Evans (1853 – 1943), “Wells Cathedral: A Sea of Steps (Stairs to the Chapter House and Bridge to the Vicar’s Close)”, 1903. #arthistory #photography #DadJokes

A photograph shot from the base of two sweeping staircases in the cathedral chapter house. To the left, the stairs lead to an arched doorway, with a second arched doorway beyond. To the right, the stairs lead up out of vie, with a cluster of stone columns filling the space between the two staircases.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 14

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What do clouds wear under their shorts? Thunderpants! ARTWORK: Tom Thomson (1877 – 1917), “Thunderhead”, 1912-13. National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. #arthistory #DadJokes #TomThomson

A storm cloud forming over a lake. Choppy lake water at the bottom of frame, a shore line that appears scattered with stripped down white trees and green hills beyond in the middle, and the storm cloud filled sky above. The swirling clouds are dark blue at the land level and white above.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 14

How absurd that Bluesky censors art... Here is the Rousseau painting with his lady is a hastily constructed bikini. Apologies to Henri!

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 13

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What did Spartacus say when the lion ate his wife? Nothing. He was glad-‘e-ate-‘er! ARTWORK: Henri Rousseau (1844 – 1910), “The Dream”, 1910. Museum of Modern Art, New York City US. #arthistory #DadJokes #Gladiator

A lush garden setting. overflowing with exotic-looking flowers and grasses; a woman lounging on a brown sofa (as one does in the garden); a lion with a stunned expression hiding in the grasses staring straight ahead, while a second lioness. The woman is pointing towards the lions.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 12

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography #Industrial Smokestack of an abandoned steel blast furnace in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Black and white photo of a steel blast furnace smokestack, with ladders and scaffolding. There is a second smaller tower to the left. Leftovers from the industrial age of American prosperity.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 12

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke JOKE: What do sea monsters eat? Fish and ships! ARTWORK: Orra White Hitchcock (1796 – 1863), “Octopus Devouring a Ship”, 1828–40. Amherst College Library, Amherst, Massachusetts US. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #SeaMonster

An illustration of a massive octopus-like sea monster, rising from the sea to engulf a ship. It wraps its tentacles around the ship hull and up the masts.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 11

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography A temporarily abandoned work bench (lunch break!) on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

A bright window contrasts with a dark interior of a work shed with a well-stocked workbench. Tools are scattered over the workbench surface and lined up neatly in the window for easy reach.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 11

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What do sprinters eat before a race? Nothing. They fast! ARTWORK: Ernie Barnes (1938 – 2009), “The Finish” (Los Angeles Olympics poster), 1984. Private collection. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #Olympics #ErnieBarnes

Three sprinters strain as they break the ribbon while they cross the finish line on a race track with a stadium crowd and arches in the background. This poster by Ernie Barnes was made for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 10

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography An empty canoe, just waiting for someone to come along and take it out for a paddle.

A study in greens: a quiet cove, bordered by tall grasses, and a green canoe with a rope tying it to a tree.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 10

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke JOKE: Where was King David’s temple located? Beside his ear! ARTWORK: Gustave Moreau (1826 – 1898), “King David”, 1878. Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, California US. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #GustaveMoreau

A richly painted scene with lots of detail. A crowned King David is seated on an architectural throne, raised on a platform with several steps to access; a beautifully dressed angel with red wings is seated at the foot of the throne. A landscape can be seen between two massive columns, which are also highly decorated. A hanging oil lamp, with a large flame, suspends from the ceiling between the two columns.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 10

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography #SouthDakota Abandoned farming equipment on the South Dakota prairie

Rusted farming equipment look like skeletons against the prairie grasslands of South Dakota. A slim line of green trees on the horizon; blue sky dimpled with cloud puffs above.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 9

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What did the triangle say to the circle? You are pointless! ARTWORK: Hilma af Klint (1812 – 1944), “Group X, No. 1, Altarpiece”, 1915. Hilma af Klint Foundation, Stockholm, Sweden. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #HilmaAfKlint

An abstract painting featuring a triangle intersecting a circle that has a sun motif. The triangle has rows of colors leading up to its apex.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 9

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography An abandoned cannon from the Franco period, on Montjuïc in Barcelona, Spain.

A rusted cannon, covered with colorful graffiti, sits atop Mountjuïc in Barcelona as a reminder of the days of Franco. It is on a revolving pedestal, with the handwheel used to turn the cannon visible on the left.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 8

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography Looking up through the beams of a missing roof in an abandoned steel complex building in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

The remaining structural beams create a geometric pattern when looking up through the missing roof of an abandoned building. The two chimneys of the building next door are visible at the bottom of the frame.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 8

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke Why do cows wear bells? Because their horns don’t work! ARTWORK: Aelbert Cuyp (1620 – 1691), “Young Herdsmen with Cows”, c. 1655 – 60. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City US. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #cows

A Dutch painting of two cows with two cowherds, relaxing on a grassy hill beside a water source (maybe a lake or stream), with a cloud-filled sky above. One brown cow is down on the ground with the darker cow is looking out over the water. Who doesn't love a good cow painting, amiright??

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 8

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography A very quiet Mystic Seaport, pretty much abandoned in the winter time.

An empty bench and empty boat berth with snow covering the dock make for a quiet, peaceful scene in Mystic, Connecticut.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 7

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography Empty waders hanging around our hotel room, abandoned until it is time to go fishing!

A pair of fisherman waders hanging on a hook in the corner of a small room. They look eager to get back in the game!

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 7

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What do lawyers wear to court? Lawsuits! ARTWORK: Honoré Daumier (1808 – 1879), “Before the Hearing”, c. 1860-65. The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #lawyers

A group of male lawyers outside a courtroom prepping for their day. The man on the left is reading notes; the man next to him is looking forward to entering the courtroom. The others in the background are conversing. All wear long black robes and black hats.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 6

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekAforAbandoned #Photography (Temporarily) abandoned puzzle books and video games on the Block Island ferry as kids visit the food stand!

A table and bench seats next to windows overlooking the Block Island Sound on the Block Island ferry. The kids have left their belongings on the table as they head to the food stand for snacks.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 6

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke What do you call a flock of baby sheep that are rolling down a hill? A lamb-slide! ARTWORK: Camille Pissarro (1830 - 1903), “Landscape with a Flock of Sheep”, 1889 and 1902. Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, California US. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #Impressionism

A softly colored Impressionist landscape with a flock of pink-ish sheep in the mid-foreground, tended by a lone shepherd who towers above them. A row of darker trees on the horizon divides the grasslands from the pastel-clouded sky.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 5

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke My cellphone accidentally took a 10 minute video of my shoes yesterday. It was some pretty good footage. ARTWORK: Andy Warhol (1928 – 1987), Cover from “À la Recherche du Shoe Perdu”, 1955. Museum of Modern Art, New York City US. #arthistory #art #AndyWarhol #shoes

Andy Warhol began his artistic career as a commercial fashion illustrator in New York City. Ladies' shoes were a frequent subject. This illustration of pumps, high heels and boots is colorful, fun and graphically interesting. His footwear is colored in light blues, pinks, lavenders and tan.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 4

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They crack each other up. ART: Sharon Beals (born 1945). “Cuban Emerald”, 1988. Collected from Andros Island, Bahamas, West Indies. The Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology, Camarillo, Calif. #photography #dadjokes #art #arthistory

A photograph of a bird nest holding two perfect white eggs, set in a tree branch, against a dark background.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 3

JOKE: Germany is now advising people to stock up on cheese and sausages. This is called the Wurst Käse scenario. ARTWORK: Alexander Adriaenssen (1587 – 1661), “Still Life of a Table with Crockery, Cheese, Sausage and Fish”, 1630-61. Prado, Madrid, Spain. #arthistory #art #StillLife #DadJokes

A still life painting in the Baroque style by the Flemish artist, Alexander Adriaenssen. A big chunk of cheese non a pewter plate in the middle of the tabletop scene; fresh buns atop a white napkin on another silver-toned plate on the right, with a small plate of sliced sausages, a glass tumbler with clear liquid and a metal ewer; a plate with fish on the left, with a knife; a chafing dish with another plate of smaller fish also on the left. Everything is set invitingly on a worn wooden table. A dark background and dramatic lighting highlight the delicious look of the cheese block.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 2

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke JOKE: Not everyone thinks Cleopatra is beautiful. But that’s how Julius Caesar… ARTWORK: Chris Ofili (born 1968), “Cleopatra”, 1992. Royal College of Art, London UK. #arthistory #art #DadJokes #Cleopatra

An abstracted portrait of an African woman, wearing a red crown and headdress (or maybe it's just a fancy hat!) and a green dress. "Cleopatra" is written along the bottom edge of the painting.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jul 1

July's theme: Art of the Dad Joke JOKE: Why do squid swim in salt water? Because pepper makes them sneeze! ARTWORK: Giant Squid specimen (nicknamed “Wheke”), Museum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France. [photo credit: Wikimedia Commons] #arthistory #art #photography #DadJoke

Photograph of Parisian natural history museum's interior, with a giant squid dramatically "swimming" across the foreground. The squid's head is to the right, with its two long feeding tentacles stretching across the scene to the left. The squid is brightly lit; the background areas are lit in colors of teal and cobalt blue. There are museum visitors in the background looking at other exhibits.

World Of Art By Sue@worldofartbysue· Jun 30

June's theme: Dads in Art RASHOD TAYLOR (born 1985), “Self-Portrait with L. J.”, 2020. Private collection. #arthistory #art #HappyFathersDay #photography