Black Sea by Philip Guston
Why Black Sea by Philip Guston is an important painting:
• The inspiration behind Black Sea by Philip Guston.
• What’s controversial about the painting Black Sea?
• Wait a second, this is just a badly painted boot heel…
Display Cakes by Wayne Thiebaud
Today’s discussion of Wayne Thiebaud’s 1963 Pop Art masterpiece Display Cakes includes:
• The precarious balance on display in Display Cakes.
• Why Display Cakes is better than actual cake.
• Frequently Asked Questions, like “Why did Wayne Thiebaud paint Display Cakes?”
Bonjour Monsieur Courbet by Gustave Courbet
Gustave Courbet and his painting Bonjour Monsieur Courbet were kind of a big deal. Here’s why:
• Characters details in Bonjour Monsieur Courbet.
• This painting and Courbet’s giant ego.
• Courbet’s prominent landscape.
• Featuring Frequently Asked Questions like, “Why is Bonjour Monsieur Courbet (The Meeting) an important painting?”