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1565 found Pieter Bruegel in his studio painting one of the earliest snow landscapes recorded in Europe (example 1). He was painting each of the seasons, a topical idea at the time. A century later Poussin would repeat the theme … Continued
Depicting Infinity across time and cultures often emerges as a circle. Before European contact Aztec depictions of the Cosmos and calendar (example 1) appear as circles within circles even as they circumscribe other geometric patterns. 6000 years ago one of … Continued
In Vienna toward the close of the 19th century artists like Gustav Klimt found decorative patterns as a new muse. Eventually, this fascination blossomed into the Jugenstil, or new style (the art nouveau). For source materials Klimt looked to the … Continued
In 18th century India Hans Raj Joshi used traditional watercolor and powdered gold leaf to paint the tiger hunt. Within his red border we find a forest with its camouflaged participants. The space feels compressed and map-like because, we do … Continued
If we return to 1872, a moment in which many contemporary European artists were testing the effects of new colors and the new 19th century color theories, especially simultaneous contrast. The results of these experiments lead directly to Impressionism, Pointillism, … Continued
Happy Holidays and Warmest Wishes for a Wonderful New Year! We wish you and your families a Splendid Holiday Season! Thank you for all of your support for our PBS Series Landscapes Through Time with David Dunlop and David’s painting … Continued