Artistic expressions often reflect the cultural, social, and historical contexts in which they are created. This comparative analysis aims to explore and contrast two paintings from different time periods: "Woman with a Rake" by Jean-Francois Millet, painted in 1857, and "Boy with Baseball" by George Luks, painted in 1925. By examining the subject matter, artistic … Continue reading Compare and contrast Woman with a Rake by Jean-Francois Millet to Boy with Baseball by George Luks – An ‘Isms’ Overview
An ‘Ism’ Overview – The Barbican School vs The Ashcan School
The Barbican School of Art and the Ashcan School of Art were two prominent artistic movements that emerged in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. While they shared some common features, they also differed significantly in terms of their artistic approaches, subject matter, and stylistic choices. In this essay, I … Continue reading An ‘Ism’ Overview – The Barbican School vs The Ashcan School
The New Renaissance Mindset 