discuss your favorite visual art & artists

Wow, where do I begin? This is my field of study, and I have learned to appreciate many artists and styles. I don't necessarily favor something over another, but have phases - latelely I've been interested by Georgia O'Keeffe because of the simple lines and the rich colors, and it's not necessarily the flower paintings that are my favorites (O'Keeffe denied that the flowers were representations of female genetalia by the way). My interest is the way she painted the New Mexico landscape, in part because it is so foreign to me. I also read two biographies about the artist, and it always helps when you know about the artist's personality and personal history to add another dimension to the art.


I do like Baroque, a lot of people hate that stuff because it's overdone. One of my favorite works is The Ecstasy of St. Teresa by Bernini, I just love it and if I get to see it (live) before my life is over I'll be happy. (hmm, idea for a new thread...)

Thanks Holden for this question, good one.

now that Archie has mentioned sculpture, i'll mention 2 of my favorite sculptors: Alexander Calder & Andy Goldsworthy. the official website of the Alexander Calder Foundation:

www.calder.org

as for Andy Goldsworthy... you can find a Wikipedia article on him, but outside of seeing his work in person, your next best bet remains watching the documentary Rivers & Tides, easily available on tape & probably DVD by now too.

Remedios Varo definitely deserves her props. i discovered her just recently myself.

& today's the birthday of both Vincent Van Gogh & Fransisco Goya! WOO-HHOO!!! :]

his painting or his photography? both?