Art and Artifice
Archive 47 - Spring 2024
Detail image "In the Laundry" by Robert Frederick Blum, 1884 Goya and his painting The Last Communion of St Joseph Calasanz "Sacred Mysteries, Saintly Failures" – MSN UK Telegraph The article discusses how Goya sent back 3/4ths of his painting fee for doing two paintings, one being The Last Communion of St Joseph Calasanz, Goya saying it was a gift for his “countryman”. The article goes into more depth about Joseph Calasanz himself. Harvard's Forbes Pigment Collection Story at Protothema These pigments aren’t just about aesthetics; they hold secrets that unravel the authenticity of artworks, guiding experts in distinguishing originality from restoration. However, these pigments aren’t without hazards; some are toxic, like arsenic-laden emerald green. Thus, this color repository serves as a silent witness to the passage of time, helping unveil the truth hidden within the strokes of artistry." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inside the "Nashville Parthenon" in Tennessee - Golden idol
Classical Painting Atelier: A Contemporary Guide to Traditional Studio Practice - AMAZON Published by Watson-Guptill, 256 pages
Original Page July 13, 2023