If I sounded like I hated art in the prior post, I want to clarify that I hold no issues with contemporary art and newer art styles. My issue is with Modernism as a particular style. There is art in this museum that has work in it younger than some works in the Tate Modern. …
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5/31 – London Day 8
Hello again! Day 8 of London has ended. This blog may seem like a bit of a downer, since it is filled with what have been my least favored activities- but it was still a day that was very unique to London! Our group walked to The National Gallery. The National Gallery is filled with …
The National Gallery
The National Gallery is located in Trafalgar’s Square in the city of Westminster. The gallery contains over 2,300 pieces of art of various types. The first section of the gallery heavily focuses on the theme of Christ and the Crucifixion. It was not really until the next section of the gallery that we moved off …
My Favorite Urinal pt. 2 (but now its my favorite receipt)
A piece that reminded me of The Fountain was Ceal Floyer’s, Monochrome Till Receipt. It was a grocery store receipt, of only white items. This one I didn’t look too deep into but I thought it was pretty interesting, because I’ve never seen art created this way.
Singing in the Rain
Blog 5: the National Gallery By Isaac Overman May 31 2022 For our excursion today, we went to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery. This of course brings up the Tate Modern and the inevitable comparison between them. The National was everything a fine art gallery should be. It had hundreds of paintings for different …
Ventures Through The Gallery
May 31 Today I got the opportunity to visit the National Gallery. Founded in 1824, the National Gallery is home to over 2,300 paintings from the 19th Century all the way back to the 13th. And among all the beautiful pieces, two in particular stood out the most to me. The first piece being George …
Rubens and Delaroche
The National Gallery May 31st Today I explored one of the greatest collections of art in the world. I knew going in that it was revered in art circles, but I was still pleasantly surprised by the amount of popular works that they showcased. I enjoyed weaving throughout all the interconnecting rooms although it was …
I spy the National Gallery and Monet
May 31st, 2022 After reflecting on my time at the National Gallery, I have not only contrasted the museum to the Tate Modern’s, but I have ultimately found a deeper appreciation for older pieces of art. Having taken two art history courses in my life, I have realized that it is easy to think of …
My Favorite Urinal
I have a deep appreciation for modern art. I believe that it allows our concept of what art is to transcend traditional practices. It demonstrates how art can be an idea rather than a display of technical skill, and through that logic I have a better chance of being a good artist muahaha. Art class …
Tower of London
Today we attended the Tower of London and spent a couple hours roaming the grounds, observing all the artifacts that are kept there. We saw the royal jewels, ancient armors and weapons, and of course the torture room. While the torture room was very disturbing and creepy, I found it amusing how casually people observe …
Theatre in London U of A 