Category Archives: Lithographs

Art of J F Millet

Posted on 18/08/2012 by ronald972

IJean-Francois Millet (October 4, 1814 – January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founders of the Barbizon School in rural France. He painted mostly scenes of peasant farmers and country life. He was part of the … Continue reading →

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Art in 2D and 3D

Posted on 21/07/2012 by ronald972

The reality which we look at in a picture is but a moment, a two dimensional moment with apparent depth and perspective. But the actual history and reality of what we are looking at is likely unknown to us. It … Continue reading →

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Art of Books

Posted on 22/06/2012 by ronald972

I went out and purchased few old books, art books or books about art, seven volumes in total. Not sure what the total run is but suffice it to say it’s over a hundred. The ones I bought date from … Continue reading →

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Discoveries in Arts

Posted on 13/05/2012 by ronald972

Lately, I have found a new delight in the art which surrounds me day to day.  Much of this art comes from previous centuries but not all. It is art which has caught my eye and is not neccessarily worth … Continue reading →

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