 The Astronomer
Johannes Vermeer
Vermeer's Astronomer depicts a man industriously concentrating on his studies, illuminated by a dim but warm light from the window facing him. As is his distinction, Vermeer instantly facilitates a focus of attention onto the central objects of his depiction, the astronomer, his books, and his globe.
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 Spark Plug
Alexei L. Antonov
This painting illustrates a mastery of technique capable of depicting the rays of brilliant yellow-orange light radiating throughout the chamber and particularly emphasizing a full and intricately portrayed rose. Mr. Antonov truly takes the techniques of Renaissance and Classical masters a step further, as can be seen in a grand showing of ... (See the whole comment)
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 Silver Bowl
Alexei L. Antonov
This is yet another work by Mr. Antonov, painted with vivid realism, to the extent that these fruits represent the essence and the ideal of their kind, as proper art should strive to portray. The logical ornamentation, the masterful depiction of light and shadow, and the abundance of detail in this painting almost cause one to hunger for the fruits... (See the whole comment)
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 Portrait of Aurora
Alexei L. Antonov
Alexei L. Antonov desires to revive and expand the techniques of great Renaissance masters and spearhead a new artistic Renaissance in the modern era. He has created a colossal array of still life paintings, which are filled with vibrant color and ornate, luxurious detail. Mr. Antonov has also developed an elaborate technique of realistic portraitu... (See the whole comment)
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 How Far We've Come
Bryan Larsen
I very much like this painting. Weightlessness definitely allows for a different composition than in a regular old Earth-bound scene. There is a sense of freedom and accomplishment in this painting, but this is interesting because it's a painting of the future with the title "How Far We've Come." So it seems very optimistic in that it's showing ... (See the whole comment)
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 Young Girl Defending herself against Love
William Bouguereau
She's pushing Cupid back, but is really just playing with him. Youth flirting with adulthood, maybe? I also like the composition of this painting. If you follow the lines of the girl's legs and lower body, then her upper body, head, and the top of the tree above her, you see a bow shape. A parallel bow shape is described by Cupid's body a... (See the whole comment)
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