The narrator started to write a play and met Stroeve and Strickland from time to time. Once the narrator and Mr. Stroeve could not find Charles, Dirk Stroeve got worried about him. As it turned out Charles fell ill. Being a very devoted friend Stroeve brought him to his home to do a good care of the patient. At first, his wife Blanche was against of such guest, but then put up with it. And some time later, when Mr. Strickland improved his health, Stroeve asked him to leave his house. When Charles packed things, Dirk's wife said that she was going to leave the house with Strickland. Having no idea what to do, he asked them to stay in his flat and went away by himself. He loved his wife very much and came to the narrator for some pieces of advice.
вторник, 26 февраля 2013 г.
воскресенье, 24 февраля 2013 г.
Painting: Rendering 2
The article 'The Other Modernism: Rediscovering Iran’s Avant-Garde' was published on the website 'Art News' on February 7, 2013. It was written by Robin Cembalest.
The aim of the article is to give the reader some information about the Modern Iran's post-war art. The author draws our attention to the most vibrant artists, who are famous for their independent point of view.
Robin Cembalest writes that nowadays the Asian, Latin and Iran Modernism attracts people's attention all over the world. So, such exhibitions can be found in the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern in London, Asia Society Museum in New York and others. But the greatest interest is shown to Iran's Modernism, maybe because nobody knows about it a lot. Though Iran was very much part of the conversation in the postwar era, when its artists studied abroad, the Islamic Revolution moved the conversation elsewhere.
Further the auther repotes that this September, Asia Society Museum in New York is going to show more than 100 objects from the ’50s to the ’70s. The exhibition will explore the ways these lesser-known Middle Eastern modernists forged their own version of an international style, borrowing liberally from Western-art traditions as they inventively updated their own.
Cembalest points out that earlier European modernism was a strong influence on Iran's artists. He gives examples of them and shows their best paintings: Houshang Pezeshknia 'Khark', Marcos Grigorian, Faramarz Pilaram, Parviz Tanavoli 'Heech'. And the author adds that the Irani modernists might have more in common with today’s global avant-garde than the fabled New York School did.
In conclusion, Robin Cembalest describes another Iran's painting of Ardeshir Mohassess. It was one of the final works in “Iran Modern”, as the Revolution had begun, and the era of Iran’s freewheeling avant-garde was over. But artists continued to work and created new pieces of art. The author is sure that was another sign that traditional boundaries are eroding.
And I couldn't but agree with the author, because the world community is tired of wars, people don't need wars. So, I think that art can help people to unite. And with the help of art people all over the world can not only be equal and united but also be spiritually enriched.
The aim of the article is to give the reader some information about the Modern Iran's post-war art. The author draws our attention to the most vibrant artists, who are famous for their independent point of view.
Robin Cembalest writes that nowadays the Asian, Latin and Iran Modernism attracts people's attention all over the world. So, such exhibitions can be found in the Museum of Modern Art, Tate Modern in London, Asia Society Museum in New York and others. But the greatest interest is shown to Iran's Modernism, maybe because nobody knows about it a lot. Though Iran was very much part of the conversation in the postwar era, when its artists studied abroad, the Islamic Revolution moved the conversation elsewhere.
Further the auther repotes that this September, Asia Society Museum in New York is going to show more than 100 objects from the ’50s to the ’70s. The exhibition will explore the ways these lesser-known Middle Eastern modernists forged their own version of an international style, borrowing liberally from Western-art traditions as they inventively updated their own.
Cembalest points out that earlier European modernism was a strong influence on Iran's artists. He gives examples of them and shows their best paintings: Houshang Pezeshknia 'Khark', Marcos Grigorian, Faramarz Pilaram, Parviz Tanavoli 'Heech'. And the author adds that the Irani modernists might have more in common with today’s global avant-garde than the fabled New York School did.
In conclusion, Robin Cembalest describes another Iran's painting of Ardeshir Mohassess. It was one of the final works in “Iran Modern”, as the Revolution had begun, and the era of Iran’s freewheeling avant-garde was over. But artists continued to work and created new pieces of art. The author is sure that was another sign that traditional boundaries are eroding.
And I couldn't but agree with the author, because the world community is tired of wars, people don't need wars. So, I think that art can help people to unite. And with the help of art people all over the world can not only be equal and united but also be spiritually enriched.
пятница, 22 февраля 2013 г.
Individual Reading: Part 2
When the narrator came to Paris and found Mr. Strickland in a poor hotel. Having had a conversation with him, the story-teller understood that Charles Strickland would never return to his family and his ordinary life not because of the other woman but because of his passion to art. He was going to be an artist. When the narrator came back to London and told Mrs. Strickland about his trip, at first she couldn't belive in it. But then she put up with that, and began to work as a typist.
Four years had past. The narrator decided to leave London for Paris, and he visited Mrs. Strickland to say goodbye. There he found out that she had a prosperous printing office.
In Paris he met his old friend Dirk Stroeve. As it turned out, Stroeve had already acquainted with Mrs. Strickland and was fond of his paintings. Soon Dirk Stroeve arranged a meeting for the narrator and Charles Strickland.
Four years had past. The narrator decided to leave London for Paris, and he visited Mrs. Strickland to say goodbye. There he found out that she had a prosperous printing office.
In Paris he met his old friend Dirk Stroeve. As it turned out, Stroeve had already acquainted with Mrs. Strickland and was fond of his paintings. Soon Dirk Stroeve arranged a meeting for the narrator and Charles Strickland.
воскресенье, 17 февраля 2013 г.
Painting: Rendering 1
The article 'Johannes Vermeer paintings get California spotlights' was published on the the website of "LATimes" on February 16, 2013. It is written by Jory Finkel, Los Angeles art critic.
The author reports about two Johannes Vermeer's paintings that are on loan from European museums and will be shown at the American museums. He aquaints us with the most well-known works of this artist and draws our attention to a small amout of Vermeer's paintings. So the aim of this article is not just to tell where "Girl With a Pearl Earring" and "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter" will be shown but to give the reader some extra information about the artist and his other works.
Jory Finkel writes that The De Young Museum in San Francisco will be displaying 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' and the Getty Museum will show 'Woman in Blue Reading a Letter.' He points out that at At the De Young, "Girl With a Pearl Earring" has been given her own gallery, with no other works on the wall. The president of the De Young commented this decision as other pieces of art, couldn't compete with "Girl".
Further the article describes another painting "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter", where a pregnant woman stood at a table in a long skirt and bright blue jacket. The journalist intreviewed the Getty's director who told the beauty of this piece of art.
Mr. Finkel points out that Johannes Vermeer painted about 50 works of art during his lifetime. Unfortunately some of them were lost for different reasons. That's why only 34 or so works are known today. The author enumerate museums which own Vermeer paintings. It includes The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
In conclusion, the author tells how the De Young made a brand from "Girl With a Pearl Earring". They sell the usual postcards and tote bags, pendant necklaces and a compact mirror and even chocolate bars wrapped with the "Girl's" image.
As the author didn't express his own position according Johannes Vermeer paintings, it gives me a chance to share with my own ideas. I really liked Vermeer's , they are very natural, light and vivid. I wish I could see his pieces of art for myself. And to my mind, the idea of the De Young museum saling the "Girl" -branded things is a thoughtful way to make a profit. As we all know how difficult museums can find a financial support.
The author reports about two Johannes Vermeer's paintings that are on loan from European museums and will be shown at the American museums. He aquaints us with the most well-known works of this artist and draws our attention to a small amout of Vermeer's paintings. So the aim of this article is not just to tell where "Girl With a Pearl Earring" and "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter" will be shown but to give the reader some extra information about the artist and his other works.
Jory Finkel writes that The De Young Museum in San Francisco will be displaying 'Girl With a Pearl Earring' and the Getty Museum will show 'Woman in Blue Reading a Letter.' He points out that at At the De Young, "Girl With a Pearl Earring" has been given her own gallery, with no other works on the wall. The president of the De Young commented this decision as other pieces of art, couldn't compete with "Girl".
Further the article describes another painting "Woman in Blue Reading a Letter", where a pregnant woman stood at a table in a long skirt and bright blue jacket. The journalist intreviewed the Getty's director who told the beauty of this piece of art.
Mr. Finkel points out that Johannes Vermeer painted about 50 works of art during his lifetime. Unfortunately some of them were lost for different reasons. That's why only 34 or so works are known today. The author enumerate museums which own Vermeer paintings. It includes The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston.
In conclusion, the author tells how the De Young made a brand from "Girl With a Pearl Earring". They sell the usual postcards and tote bags, pendant necklaces and a compact mirror and even chocolate bars wrapped with the "Girl's" image.
As the author didn't express his own position according Johannes Vermeer paintings, it gives me a chance to share with my own ideas. I really liked Vermeer's , they are very natural, light and vivid. I wish I could see his pieces of art for myself. And to my mind, the idea of the De Young museum saling the "Girl" -branded things is a thoughtful way to make a profit. As we all know how difficult museums can find a financial support.
суббота, 16 февраля 2013 г.
Individual Reading: Part 1
The narrator was a novice writer, who was invited to the Strickland's house for a lunch after his first success. Mrs. Strickland often made such lunches, as she liked the company of writers. Despite the fact that Mrs. Strickland had a narrow-minded husband and two children, the narrator was charmed by this woman. They became friends and a young writer spent a lot of time with Mrs. Strickland. Soon the narrator was introduced to Mr. Strickland in one of the dinners.
As summer had come, the Stricklands left London and when they returned, the narrator found out that Charles Strickland left the family and went to Paris. When Mrs. Strickland asked the narrator to go to France and try to convince her husband to return home, he couldn't reject.
As summer had come, the Stricklands left London and when they returned, the narrator found out that Charles Strickland left the family and went to Paris. When Mrs. Strickland asked the narrator to go to France and try to convince her husband to return home, he couldn't reject.
среда, 13 февраля 2013 г.
My Pleasure Reading
Year I Term I - Charlotte Brontë "Jane Eyre"
Year I Term II - Emily Brontë "Wurthering Heights"
Year II Term III - Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice"
Year II Term IV - Helen Fielding "Bridget Jones's Diary"
Year III Term V - Ian McEwan "Saturday"
Year III Term VI - Charles Dickens "Great Expectations"
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