Narlin's mouthful

Date Musume Koi no Hikanoko, Bunraku (Japanese Puppet Theatre, founded 1684, Osaka, Japan) Bunraku, or Japanese puppet theater, is probably the most developed form of puppetry in the world.   The puppets are large (usually about one-half life size ).   Bunraku puppets are not manipulated by strings from above a small stage window. They [...]

Cup, Ming dynasty, Chenghua mark and period (1465–1487) China Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm) I selected this work of art because I found it absolutely beautiful.  Being of Asian descent, I am very partial to Asian art, especially household items that remind me of warm family [...]

John Dahlsen contemporary Australian environmental artist John Dahlsen studied art at the Victorian College of the Arts and at the Melbourne College of Advanced Education. Nationally regarded i n Australia as an award winning artist, he won the prestigious  Wynne prize at the Art Gallery of NSW in 2000 and was selected as a finalist [...]

Dada was a literary and artistic movement that originated in Europe during the time World War I was up close and personal.  Many artists, writers and intellectuals took refuge in Switzerland.  They were very upset that Modern Europe had “allowed” the war to happen, and began protesting.  This group of people founded the Dada movement [...]

My thoughts on Impressionism are complex.  I am unsure whether or not I truly like it.  I feel it all depends on the piece of art itself.  For the most part, I do love the blended lines and colorful works.  Most importantly I love the subject matter!  Long gone are the religious, historical or moral [...]