Saturday, June 14, 2014

Klimt Paintings And Grandma Moses Paintings

By Darren Hartley


Klimt paintings were considered far ahead of their time, much of which was seen as controversial. They were highly criticized due to their erotic and exotic nature. They used symbolism of the not so subtle form, going far beyond what the imagination of the period accepted.

Although disturbing Klimt paintings were not widely accepted then, some of the pieces are seen to be the most important and most influential pieces to come out of Austria today. Among the early works of Gustav was the Allegories collection, which was seen as a creative and timeless piece.

The Beethoven Frieze was the most renowned of 1902 Klimt paintings. Painted directly on the walls using light materials, it featured a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. A resemblance to Gustav Mahler was evident in the face on the Beethoven portrait. Mahler was a composer with whom Klimt shared a respectful relationship.

Grandma Moses paintings were widely famous nostalgic paintings depicting rural American life. They were internationally recognized and remained popular to this day. The first painting completed by Grandma Moses was done in the farm in Eagle Ridge where she spent the rest of her life starting in 1907.

Simple pictures of family, church and community scenes, extolling the virtues of honesty and hard work were the focus of Grandma Moses paintings. These virtues are exemplified by Grandma Moses herself. It was an old kitchen table placed in a utility room that formed her art studio.

Grandma Moses paintings also depicted familiar farm life scenes. They told stories about apple butter making, soap and maple syrup making, corn husking and candle making. Grandma Moses regarded her art as something she enjoyed doing which provided her with some extra money. She was often times bedazzled by people who make a fuss over her and contended to be the same person she was before, regardless of her fame and fortune.




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