Cafe Terrace at Night, 1888 – Vincent Van Gogh
Why is Van Gogh’s Cafe Terrace at Night an important painting?
– Van Gogh’s favorite hot spot
– Yellow light at night
– Forecast calls for more starry nights
Saint George (in the Forest) by Albrecht Altdorfer
What is different about the Saint George Albrecht Altdorfer portrays in his masterpiece?
– Teutonic tales vs. Roman stories
– Loneliness, relief, and looming trees
– Humility and a fresh take on victory
The Jungle by Wifredo Lam
Why is The Jungle by Wifredo Lam considered a Cubist masterpiece?
Hybrid creatures – animal, human & plant
A totem-tall woman with shears takes the blame
Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism in the back seat