http://www.artscope.net Fine Art and Fine Art Book Reviews from ArtScope.net en-us Copyright ArtScope.net 2009. All Rights Reserved. Fri, 22 May 2009 07:59:20 CST Fri, 22 May 2009 07:59:20 CST editor@artscope.net http://www.artscope.net/images/asnamelogosm.gif http://www.artscope.net Fine Arts News and Reviews http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_alsdorf0109.shtml Newly-opened, this complete redesign of the long hallway which traverses the Art Institute from east to west has created a premium exhibition space for selections from the museum's collection of Asian arts. The expansive hall hosts far more than was previously on view, while well-focused lighting enhances the sculptural qualities and thoughtful placement encourages close viewing and appreciation.... Thu, 5 Feb 2009 10:45:14 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_alsdorf0109.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_ancientjewelry0209.shtml A dazzling array of necklaces, earrings and precious amulets spanning 7,000 explores designs and materials dating back to the very dawn of civilization. Over 100 articles from important archaeological sites in the Middle East are a revealing glimpse into the decorative arts and trade patterns of their time.... Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:13:35 CST http://www.artscope.net/ae_ancientjewelry0209.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_defthands0309.shtml Deft Hands, Discerning Eyes features more than 100 small works of Chinese and Korean ceramics from the 7th to the 9th centuries. Pause, and look deeply to absorb works that include sage-green celadon wares, small translucent whiteware vessels of finest porcelain, and the dark, earthy tones of lead-glazed tea bowls. This is not the bombast of blockbuster, big names, famed paintings; in fact quite the opposite. Their allure can be easy to overlook due to their very quietness. But pause, and be observant... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:09:59 CST http://www.artscope.net/ae_defthands0309.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/americanluxury0309.shtml The delicious charm of this new volume on Tiffany & Co. is enhanced by the jewels illustrated in such glorious profusion. But the real heart of American Luxury, as multifaceted as its lavish creations, is the story of the firm behind the gems and Tiffany's rise to international reputation. Edited by Jeannine Falino and Yvonne J. Markowitz, both authors of several publications on jewelry, the essays craft a lively understanding of Tiffany's founding, its early promotional endeavors at home and abroad... Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:43:06 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/americanluxury0309.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_italianprado0309.shtml A selection of 70 drawings from a collection that remained intact in its transition to the Prado are on exhibit outside Spain for the first time in From Michelangelo to Annibale Carracci. A variety of factors influenced the diversity of Italian drawing in this significant period, including the increasing availability of paper, the rise of patronage, and a renewed interest in the perfection of the human body as a subject demanding the best the artist had to give. Regional styles and general subjects are briefly given background in the exhibition proper, but its real delight is in the diversity of drawing in both manner and handling, each one expressive of its own individual vigor, and overall, the vitality of the age.... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:33:01 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_italianprado0309.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_buckminsterfuller0309.shtml The life's work, designs and philosophies of visionary R. Buckminster Fuller are highlighted in this extensive exhibition. Drawings and sketches, models, excerpts from Fuller's notebooks, and much more dating from 1927 to the 1980s cover his remarkable conceptions of space and construction. Early materials such as the 4D Lightful Tower, a type of stable mobile housing unit, and the Dymaxion house and car with their space-age design, re-envisioned ideas of shelter and housing. Thorough explorations of geometric form and stability led to Fuller's most well-known and widely-executed concept, the geodesic dome, a structure of interlocking triangles which bears its own weight.... Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:34:19 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_buckminsterfuller0309.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/aztecworld0309.shtml The Aztec World is a presentation of over 300 objects whose supple range of artistry and intention are remarkable at every turn. As diverse as these artifacts are, from the tiny clay spindle whorl to the multi-ton stone carving, all reflect one powerful unifying principle that melds them as articles from a single people.... Wed, 1 Apr 2009 01:04:34 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/aztecworld0309.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_becomingmunch0409.shtml This well-focused exhibition reconsiders the life and art of Edvard Munch (1863-1944), the Norwegian artist best known for his iconic image The Scream. Drawing direct comparisons with his contemporaries it expands knowledge of Munch beyond the popular impression of a tortured, mentally unstable artist, revealing the ways in which he drew subject matter from Scandinavian contemporary art, art of the Impressionists which he encountered on his trips to Paris, social concerns of the time, and more.... Mon, 6 Apr 2009 02:17:15 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/ae_becomingmunch0409.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/janlievens0409.shtml The life and work of Dutch master Jan Lievens (1607-1674) have only recently been rescued from obscurity. His paintings have been valued anew for their freshness and mastery evident, and most importantly, separated from long attribution to another and more well-known master -- Rembrandt van Rijn, who became the name most associated with the golden age of Dutch 17th-century art. The story of Lievens and Rembrandt is an entwining of two great painters and the ways in which fame treated them both. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 02:10:25 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/janlievens0409.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/artchicago0509preview.shtml Art Chicago has returned, intelligently balanced and chock full of good things. The international fair of contemporary and modern art and its concurrent offerings at the Merchandise Mart have reached a far better ratio this year. That's a good thing, making it less of an endurance test and more of a pleasure. Most importantly, you can take time to imbibe the art... Fri, 1 May 2009 12:09:38 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/artchicago0509preview.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/woodengraversalph0509.shtml Any book by Canadian artist Gerard Brender a Brandis, the dean of floral wood engravings, is a welcome treasure. This new little offering is no exception. Following the pattern of previous releases, including A Gathering of Flowers from Shakespeare (May 2006) and An Artist's Garden (April 2001), also published by Porcupine's Quill, Brender a Brandis ties in a sequential or ordinal structure to exploring the forms and habits of his floral friends.... Fri, 22 May 2009 07:56:55 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/woodengraversalph0509.shtml http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/existeddrew0509.shtml Artist Leonardo Drew, of Brooklyn, New York, is featured in this retrospective monograph covering work from 1988 to 2007. Existed: Leonardo Drew is produced in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name on view at the Blaffer Gallery, University of Houston, from May 16 through August 1, 2009. It serves equally well as a standalone reference on the artist. The book features 70 artworks, mainly sculptures but including works on paper..... Fri, 22 May 2009 07:58:15 CST http://www.artscope.net/VAREVIEWS/existeddrew0509.shtml