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A Vermeer Painting Owned by Hitler
Abstract Expressionism Adorns US Stamps
Earth Sculptures by Maya Lin
East Meets West – Modern Indian Art at MFA Boston
Artist Stanley Spencer Painted Biblical Scenes
Inflatable Space Destined for Hirshhorn Museum
The Real Meaning in the 'Creation of Adam'
When Humorous Greetings Cards are Banned
Can’t Afford a Picasso? Hurray For Free Art
George Washington Credited With Thanksgiving
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A Vermeer Painting Owned by Hitler
Johannes Vermeer, the 17th century Dutch artist who was the original 'painter of light,' produced one work of art that Hitler wanted for himself.
Abstract Expressionism Adorns US Stamps
In March 2010, the United States Postal Service issued 44 cent stamps with images from ten paintings by abstract expressionists. Another American institution, the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum has paintings from this era on exhibition.
Earth Sculptures by Maya Lin
Maya Lin is best known as the winning designer chosen for the National Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Washington, DC. So what are earth sculptures?
East Meets West – Modern Indian Art at MFA Boston
The culture of India is rich in old world traditions, but the artists of today are breaking new ground. See what makes a private collection of modern Indian art so exciting.
Artist Stanley Spencer Painted Biblical Scenes
An early modern painter who is considered one of the greatest British artists of the 20th century. What made Spencer's paintings on Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection so unusual?
Inflatable Space Destined for Hirshhorn Museum
A $5 million blue vinyl balloon is slated for the Hirshhorn Museum, Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. in 2011.
The Real Meaning in the 'Creation of Adam'
In my interpretation of Michelangelo's fresco on the Sistine Chapel ceiling, what did God’s finger bring to Adam? Was it life or intelligence? I'll introduce a third theory.
When Humorous Greetings Cards are Banned
Who would think that the cartoonists and illustrators who create humorous greeting cards could produce art cards that are banned?
Can’t Afford a Picasso? Hurray For Free Art
Most of us can only dream about owning a fine art painting or sculpture.
Luckily, many art related activities in your community or on the Web are free.
George Washington Credited With Thanksgiving
George Washington is responsible for proclaiming ‘a day of public thanksgiving’ in 1789. I will discuss Gilbert Stuart’s portraits of the first president of the United States.
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