Monthly Archives: October 2010

André Masson, “Lunatiques,” 1943

Lunatiques is one in a series of lithographs created to accompany the writing of Jean-Paul Sartre. They were created by Andre Masson, a French Surrealist painter and designer. Created in 1943, this particular lithograph features abstract, dark, and organic intertwining … Continue reading

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George Luks, “Portrait of a Man,” undated

Students in ART 3663: History of American Art were recently asked to compare this early twentieth century portrait by Ashcan artist George Luks with colonial portraiture.  Here are some of their responses: “[Colonial] portraits were made for viewers to understand … Continue reading

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