Why does the simple portrait Black and Brown Blouse by Alex Katz make me want to cry?
– Flat canvas full of feelings
– The unconscious pull of deep relationships
– A proprietary technique stays relevant
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?”
Learn more about the painting M-Maybe (A Girl’s Picture):
• Lichtenstein’s use of newspaper comics-style technique.
• Representation and commentary in Pop Art.
• Frequently Asked Questions like, “What is M-Maybe (A Girl’s Picture) worth?”
A Bigger Splash by David Hockney resonates across time with its familiar, fresh image. Painted in 1967, this masterpiece feels new no matter when you check it out. Sure, modern classic sounds like an oxymoron. But it’s also a fitting phrase for this piece.