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 Invariance and EnlightenmentJonathon Earl Bowser I like the light and also the composition with the balance between the woman and her statue and the diagonal lines of light coming in from the upper left against the lines of her and her statue. The woman and the statue, being almost identical but seemingly from different times, create a strange timelessness. ... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 22Alexei L. Antonov The utilization of color in this work is exquisite. The various shades of red, manifested by the pomegranate, the liquor bottle, the tablecloth, and the background are juxtaposed with green from the grapes and the melon. This painting is replete with detailed variety, also featuring two roses and a decorated vase. ... (See the whole comment)
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 BB&T, Est. 1872Quent Cordair In this painting is a beautiful ultramodern skyscraper in the middle of farmland a small distance from a farm. It's the setting and placement of the office building that makes this painting so utopian, I think. Where's the infrastructure? How do the people get to work? Well, maybe they fly there or teleport there, or something, but wouldn't it ... (See the whole comment)
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 An Awakening MindDamon-Armand Heslington Denys A firm young woman reclines on a hillside with a book in hand. With determined and focused eyes, she surveys the scenery around her, likely taking a moment to deliberate over the contents of what she has read (as she has her fingers in the pages of the book, intending to return shortly to the undertaking). She is alone with her thoughts and elevate... (See the whole comment)
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 The LacemakerJohannes Vermeer This painting depicts a woman diligently at work on her craft. Her eyes are entirely focused on the work of her hands, ensuring precision in an age not yet automated. Her elaborate hairdo and manner of dress suggest a general orderly disposition and a desire to bring structure to her surroundings. The accurate depictions of her fingers in action as... (See the whole comment)
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 Basic ShelterQuent Cordair This painting, especially when integrated with its title, is a portrayal of the dignity that befits a rational creator man. The gleaming white villa with ornate gardens surrounding it is referred to as "basic shelter," just the beginning of the standard of living that the productive man should aspire to and expect. The glance at this expansive and ... (See the whole comment)
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 AnchorageBryan Larsen In the construction of a massive bridge, two of the engineers stand atop one of the supports, looking over the building process in its entire expanse. This painting presents an impression of elevation and upward expansion, as well as a domineering glance onto the water and the landscape, which, in the distance, is dotted by further noble products o... (See the whole comment)
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 Young BuilderBryan Larsen Bryan Larsen’s “Young Builder” is my favorite painting out of his collection thus far. It conveys the hope for the future that I see in the child’s inquisitive nature. The greatest potential for progress in our society is greatest in the minds of the children that we prepare for the future. The simple nuances of this painting are seen in the ref... (See the whole comment)
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 The ConnoisseurNorman Rockwell Norman Rockwell, a realist painter from before the rise of the modernist painters, painted this most striking piece of comical irony as his response to the rise of the modernist painters such as Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso. This work, painstakingly real shows within it a modernist paint splattering and a man, who no doubt, like most of his t... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 16Alexei L. Antonov A rich, blooming rose stands in a glass of water, opening itself to the viewer and displaying its exquisite folds. Antonov's technique here realistically displays even the tiny beads of moisture on the rose, which add to the fullness of the depiction. ... (See the whole comment)
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 HeroesBryan Larsen A father and son stand in the foreground, observing intently the launch of a rocket. The flames emitted from the spacecraft are depicted in their full brilliance, while the little boy holds his own model spacecraft close to him. The child evidently enjoys a rational parent who himself is fascinated with the progress of man and encourages his son to... (See the whole comment)
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 Atlas Does Not ShrugHarry Roolaart This work is a demonstration of the resilience that should rightly characterize America's response to terrorism. Atlas is in the foreground, holding up, not the world, but a gigantic American flag, indicating the eternal vigilance and effort required to sustain a free society. The rising bald eagle glances at Atlas with a sharp supervision; in all ... (See the whole comment)
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 Born With WingsBryan Larsen The pilot has landed her plane in an atypical location, a grassy field, but she confidently surveys the situation. She proudly glances upward and has already mastered her surroundings. She is evidently an expert flyer, not requiring landing strips to travel where she will. Larsen provides a two principal images of strength, the sleek, consistent te... (See the whole comment)
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 TravelersQuent Cordair A couple stands atop a balcony in a seaside town with an architectural flair quite unlike anything encountered in traditional "exotic cultures." The purity of the white structures is enhanced by the geometric elegance of their design and the vibrant blue domes on top. The man and woman, in an embrace of devotion, stare out into the setting sun, tru... (See the whole comment)
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 Air Force and Bald EagleHarry Roolaart An F-16 fighter jet is projected outward, in the direction of the viewer, flying away from a gigantic bald eagle draped in the American Flag. "Sleeping Giant Awakens" had portrayed the same eagle, a symbol of the resilient American spirit, rise from the rubble of 9/11. Presently it is the source of America's military response against its savage foe... (See the whole comment)
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 CompositionBryan Larsen Next to a wide window that opens to a magnificent city view sits a thinker with pencil in hand. He has a satisfied smirk on his face, indicating that he has reached a crucial insight or produced a work of immense value. The viewer is not aware of the man's precise profession, but in this fact may be contained the message that such an attitude and s... (See the whole comment)
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 Death of SocratesJacques-Louis David The great man, the questioner of premises and originator of some of the first chains of logical thoughts, meets his demise in this painting from the cup of hemlock imposed upon him by majority vote of the Athenian High Court. He remains true to his convictions to the end and, despite the despair and grief of his admirer, stands out as the most resi... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 26Alexei L. Antonov The fruits in this bowl are amazingly rich; one can see the sparkle of the dark grapes and the little droplets of moisture on the grapes and peach. The background is also appealing; it supplies a warm reddish light to further emfasize the fruits and their allure. ... (See the whole comment)
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 Study for Among the CloudsBryan Larsen This skyscraper is monumental, exceeding everything else by the majority of its height. It penetrates through the clouds and rises toward the stars, suggesting that Man's elevation is limited only by the extent of his initiative and exertion. This painting is a worthwhile vision of a future of ever-expanding human freedom and opportunity, and provi... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 24Alexei L. Antonov An ornamented teapot stands in the center, in front of a pure white curtain, ornamented with leaves and exhibiting folds that can compete in detail with those of any real curtain. On a polished wooden table stands a porcelain cup, along with fruits. Objects pertaining to consumption of tea are prevalent in Antonov's still life, depicting a legacy o... (See the whole comment)
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