"For some schools, that might be a good prayer to pray ... on several levels."
Men and art, and manly art.
So, I'm just curious, what kind of art do you gentlemen enjoy?
Personally i'm a fan of all renaissance art, and can't stand 'abstract' art, personally to me it's just an excuse for not being very good. What i dislike more than that is the stuff that just looks like some one splashed a few cans of paint on a canvas.
I have found a book of paintings i thoroughly enjoy called 'Lovers and Other Strangers' i'd love to get some of the paintings out of that.
Personally i'm a fan of all renaissance art, and can't stand 'abstract' art, personally to me it's just an excuse for not being very good. What i dislike more than that is the stuff that just looks like some one splashed a few cans of paint on a canvas.
I have found a book of paintings i thoroughly enjoy called 'Lovers and Other Strangers' i'd love to get some of the paintings out of that.
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Permalink Reply by James! on -
I've gotten burnt out on Pop Art lately. It's fun to check out what they're up to every now and then though. I like Baroque painting and American Realists (Like "Library Goon's" George Bellows avatar), Winslow Homer, Henry Tanner, and their kind. Abstract can be nice but alot of it seems to be a money grab for the least possible thought and effort, its easy to pick out the posers though. I'm a big fan of street art and sequential art.
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Permalink Reply by Travis Tomaszkiewicz on -
by street art do you mean graffiti? If done well, i think graffiti can look good, especially if it was commissioned.
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Permalink Reply by Library_Goon on -
Thanks, James. I love Bellows. I'm also a big fan of Pollock.
Also check out Hopper, Travis. When it comes to art, you like what you like, which is why I enjoy art.
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You can't really not like Banksy can you?
Not, not really! It's more like he's doing a public service, as opposed to art or graffitti.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan on -
Very cool, I am always a fan of older maps, technical drawings as well.
Something about a cross sectional view of a firearm is just too cool to me.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan on
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I am a huge, HUGE fan of impressionist art. Van Gogh, Monet, etc. While in a photo or on a print they may not seem like much, but if you have a chance to see and admire these works in person, I HIGHLY recommend it. There is a depth of color and relief that makes it equal parts painting and sculpture.
Starry Night up close is mesmerizing.
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Permalink Reply by Ryan on
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As for an illustrator that I am fond of, I think N.C. Wyeth's work is fantastic.
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Permalink Reply by Travis Tomaszkiewicz on
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here's a link to the book i found it's great
http://www.jackvettriano.com/pages/exhibition/23.html
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Permalink Reply by Dallas the Phallus on
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I enjoy all kinds of art, but for modern artists, I think these people are pretty outstanding.
Mark Ryden. Could this be any more disturbing?
Camille Rose Garcia
Maya Kulenovic
Zdzislaw Beksinski
Joe Coleman
Michael Hussar
Stephen Kasner
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Permalink Reply by LShieldes on
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Now that is some cool stuff.
I'll be honest, take me to the Art Musuem and I will have a good time, but most of it doesn't move me. I will MOVE right past the modern/abstract junk.
To me, I am beyond interested in watching what the Tattoo artist can do. I have some good pieces and always enjoy seeing others when thought out and original.
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