The long anticipated Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at the Louvre in Paris has finally opened. The exhibit marks the 500th anniversary of da Vinci's death. I found this fascinating article about how the exhibit came together. It explains how the French and Italian governments bartered and negotiated for a decade to have the works sent to France, … Continue reading Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum in Simi Valley, CA has a special exhibit until September 8, 2019 called The World of Da Vinci. I'm hoping to be able to go before it closes, but wanted to post about it because it sounds fascinating. When I think of Da Vinci, the first thing that comes … Continue reading The World of Da Vinci – Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Recently, I visited the Broad Museum in Los Angeles which is the home of a vast and unique collection of contemporary art from the 1950's to present day. It was founded by Eli and Dythe Broad who have built the collection over the years. It is one of my favorite museum I have ever been … Continue reading The Broad Museum – Los Angeles, CA
About a week ago I visited the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on a cloudy and cold day during June gloom in Santa Barbara. I didn't really know what to expect because the Museum is undergoing construction, however, one floor was open and the exhibit was incredible. Though I have visited the SBMA several times … Continue reading The Santa Barbara Museum of Art
In 2014, a long lost painting by Caravaggio, the infamous Baroque artist, was found in an attic in France by a familly who was just simply cleaning out storage! It is crazy to think that such an incredibly important piece of art was found in such a simple place. Imagine being the family who found … Continue reading FOUND! A missing Caravaggio!
The painting St. Michael Archangel was created by Guido Reni in the Baroque period of European Art. The Baroque period aimed to restore Catholicism’s predominance in 17th-century Italy, consequently, much of the artwork from the Baroque period includes aspects of catholicism, such as biblical figures. Specifically, St. Michael Archangel depicts a battle between the Archangel … Continue reading St. Michael Archangel – Guido Reni
Each of the three artworks created in different time periods show appreciation for the strength of the divine in the styles of the time periods they originate from. The first image from the classical period of greek art depicts the greek god, Zeus, in a strong and powerful stance exemplifying the respect and worship the … Continue reading Thematic Exhibition
My name is Grace Blankenhorn. I am 17 years old and have lived in Santa Barbara, California my whole life. In my junior year of school at Cate School, I took the class that sparked my intrest in art and sculpture, Advanced Art History with Patrick Collins. Mr. Collins was an amazing teacher who led … Continue reading About Me
Jean-Michel Basquiat is an influential African-American artist whose art has inspired and challenged Americans for years. Basquiat lived a short life from 1960 to 1988, as he died from a drug overdose on heroin. His artistic career was filled with extreme ups and downs, yet his art remains some of the most valuable pieces in … Continue reading Skull – Jean Michel Basquiat
Art Throughout the Centuries 