Calder’s Late Lithographs
Alexander Calder (1898 – 1976) is best known for introducing the mobile sculpture to modern art, but his artistic production included everything from works on paper and paintings, to designing costumes, theater sets, and jewelry. He was born in 1891 in Philadelphia, the son and grandson of two well-known sculptors, and received a degree in mechanical engineeringRead the Rest…
Roy Lichtenstein and the Rise of Pop Art
Roy Lichtenstein was a prominent American pop artist who was famous for creating works of art inspired by old-fashioned comic-strips. Lichtenstein’s work grew in popularity throughout the 1960′s and 70′s when his work was displayed in galleries alongside other leading figures of the pop-art movement such as Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns and James Rosenquist. TheRead the Rest…
A Captivating Look at Stained Glass
To answer last week’s trivia question: In 2008, the American Airlines terminal at JFK International Airport began to dismantle the stained glass window that had been on display for nearly 50 years. It had been considered one of the longest stained glass windows in the world, spanning 300 feet. The stained glass display at JFKRead the Rest…
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