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Leonardo da Vinci – Vitruvian Man
Leonardo da Vinci was one smart cookie… that’s my opinion. I mean the man was a brilliant artist as well as an inventor?? I’m sure you’ve seen this drawing some time in your life?? He drew it in the year 1490. If you would like to read more detailed information on this image (fascinating!), click HERE for a great link to Stanford with lots of interesting info…
This image has mostly been related to health and fitness or the medical community. Here’s a blip from ArtQuotes.net
The Virtruvian Man has also been referred to as “Canon of Proportions” or the “Proportions of Man”. The image and accompanying text of the Virtruvian man displays the understanding that Leonardo had of the proportions of man. The artist used the theories of the Roman architect Vitruvius, calculating the proportion of the perfect male figure. The text above and below the drawing is written in Mirror writing by Leonardo.
Text from The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci
From the roots of his hair to the bottom of his chin is 1/10 of a man’s height; from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head is 1/8 of his height; from the top of the breast to the roots of the hair will be the 7th part of the whole man. From the nipples to the top of the head will be the 4th part of man. The greatest width of the shoulders contains in itself the 4th part of man. From the elbow to the tip of the hand will be the 5th part of a man; and from the elbow to the angle of the armpit will be the 8th part of man. The whole hand will be the 10th part of the man. The distance from the bottom of the chin to the nose and from the roots of the hair to the eyebrows is, in each case the same, and like the ear, a third of the face.
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Image also via ArtQuotes.net
Edward Hopper, art quote weekend…
In general it can be said that a nation’s art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.
Edward Hopper
Edward Hopper
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Image: ibiblio.org Quote: Brainyquote.com
Quick Memorial Day quote…
- Image: Amazon.com
Peace to each manly soul that sleepeth;
Rest to each faithful eye that weepeth.
–Thomas Moore
Enjoy your Memorial Day! Catch you back here tomorrow!
Memorial Day Eve…
Well tomorrow is Memorial Day, I guess that makes today Memorial Day Eve, doesn’t it? Whether you’re out gathering your grilling supplies, getting ready for friends or family to come over or just enjoying a nice quiet day off please take a few moments tomorrow (or any time!) to remember all men and women who have died for our freedom. If we all can fit in a few minutes of reflection to remember those who stood up for this country that would be a tremendous honor.
As Lee Greenwood said:
And I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free, and I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me and I’ll proudly stand next to him to defend her still today, ‘cuz there ain’t no doubt I love this land, god bless the USA.
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Art quote weekend continues…
- Garden at Giverny by Claude Monet
My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.
–Claude Monet
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Quote from ArtQuotes.net; Image from TokyoRoomFinder.blogspot.com/
Weekend art quote… Claude Monet…
“It took me time to understand my waterlilies. I had planted them for the pleasure of it; I grew them without ever thinking of painting them.” Claude Monet Quote
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Quote and image from artquotes.net!
Art quote: Pablo Picasso – Interior With Girl Drawing…
- Interior With A Girl Drawing – Pablo Picasso 1935
Success is dangerous. One begins to copy oneself, and to copy oneself is more dangerous than to copy others. It leads to sterility.
-Pablo Picasso
Ruh roh… mental note… once I ever get painting again… although I do believe if I master anything I would stick with it for at least a little while!
Enjoy your weekend… catch you back here tomorrow…
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Image and quote via artquotes.net
Art quote… Andrew Wyeth…
- Image: ReviewPainting.com
You probably recognize this image don’t you? MASTER BEDROOM by Andrew Wyeth. I think he was just the most talented artist and interesting man (judging by his biography). OK, enough already, time for the quote… (artquotes.net)
You think you’re developing and getting better and then you see something you did years ago. Looking at your early work.. sometimes it has a depth that surprises you.
-Andrew Wyeth
When I look at his work over the years it’s amazing how it changes, not from good to bad, but just different. I guess there are a few paintings I can look back on where I’m surprised at the depth… hmmm… good!
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Happy Birthday William…
Happy Birthday William (and that’s not will.i.am.)! It’s William Shakespeare’s 447th birthday! So… it’s a good excuse to eat cake today 😉
A notable quote from William Shakespeare:
“This above all: to thine own self be true”.
– Hamlet (Act I, Scene III).
Personally, I think that’s excellent advice! Enjoy your day… Catch you back here tomorrow! Visit my Photo Blog if you get a chance!
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Another Renoir quote…
Image: RenoirGallery.com
Another Pierre-Auguste Renoir quote for the weekend. Did you realize that Renoir and Claude Monet were good friends? Matter of fact Renoir is quoted as saying (regarding Monet)…
Without him I would have given up.
~Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Can you imagine if Renoir would have given up? Eek… Be a friend, mentor someone, let people know the good things they do so they keep on doing them!
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Weekend artist quote… Renoir…
- Image: Artchive.com
Work lovingly done is the secret of all order and all happiness.
~Pierre-Auguste Renoir
This painting makes me smile. My mom and dad sent me a birthday card last year with this image on the front and the sweetest words on the inside of the card. Pierre-Auguste Renoir was talented and boy did he ever paint! Even in his later years when arthritis and rheumatism caused him such pain, he used bandages to secure paintbrushes to his severely deformed hands. Now THAT is dedication…
So dedicate yourself to doing what makes you smile… catch you back here tomorrow!
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Another spring quote… humorous…
- Image: Starpulse.com
Another spring quote to liven up your weekend, ha ha…
Spring is nature’s way of saying, “Let’s party!”
~Robin Williams
So enjoy your day… I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!
Spring quote…
Today, a spring quote… and this photo is perfect for it!
In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.
~Margaret Atwood
So true! Get out and enjoy your day, play in the dirt, it will make you smile!
Quote via: quotegarden.com
Art Quote Weekend… Brett Whiteley
- Image via: ArtQuotes.net
A humorous quote I think…
Never trust an art dealer who’ll sit in a room for more than ten minutes with a crooked picture.
-Brett Whiteley
Brett Whiteley – Australia – 7th of April, 1939 / Died – Thirroul – 15th of June, 1992
Popular Brett Whiteley works include an early period of abstraction, through to semi-surreal figurative works.
At least I THINK it’s a humorous quote??? It is to me… I agree. A crooked painting drives me crazy! Ha ha…
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