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 The ConnoisseurNorman Rockwell Norman Rockwell, a realist painter from before the rise of the modernist painters, painted this most striking piece of comical irony as his response to the rise of the modernist painters such as Jackson Pollack and Pablo Picasso. This work, painstakingly real shows within it a modernist paint splattering and a man, who no doubt, like most of his t... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 16Alexei L. Antonov A rich, blooming rose stands in a glass of water, opening itself to the viewer and displaying its exquisite folds. Antonov's technique here realistically displays even the tiny beads of moisture on the rose, which add to the fullness of the depiction. ... (See the whole comment)
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 HeroesBryan Larsen A father and son stand in the foreground, observing intently the launch of a rocket. The flames emitted from the spacecraft are depicted in their full brilliance, while the little boy holds his own model spacecraft close to him. The child evidently enjoys a rational parent who himself is fascinated with the progress of man and encourages his son to... (See the whole comment)
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 Atlas Does Not ShrugHarry Roolaart This work is a demonstration of the resilience that should rightly characterize America's response to terrorism. Atlas is in the foreground, holding up, not the world, but a gigantic American flag, indicating the eternal vigilance and effort required to sustain a free society. The rising bald eagle glances at Atlas with a sharp supervision; in all ... (See the whole comment)
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 Born With WingsBryan Larsen The pilot has landed her plane in an atypical location, a grassy field, but she confidently surveys the situation. She proudly glances upward and has already mastered her surroundings. She is evidently an expert flyer, not requiring landing strips to travel where she will. Larsen provides a two principal images of strength, the sleek, consistent te... (See the whole comment)
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 TravelersQuent Cordair A couple stands atop a balcony in a seaside town with an architectural flair quite unlike anything encountered in traditional "exotic cultures." The purity of the white structures is enhanced by the geometric elegance of their design and the vibrant blue domes on top. The man and woman, in an embrace of devotion, stare out into the setting sun, tru... (See the whole comment)
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 Air Force and Bald EagleHarry Roolaart An F-16 fighter jet is projected outward, in the direction of the viewer, flying away from a gigantic bald eagle draped in the American Flag. "Sleeping Giant Awakens" had portrayed the same eagle, a symbol of the resilient American spirit, rise from the rubble of 9/11. Presently it is the source of America's military response against its savage foe... (See the whole comment)
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 CompositionBryan Larsen Next to a wide window that opens to a magnificent city view sits a thinker with pencil in hand. He has a satisfied smirk on his face, indicating that he has reached a crucial insight or produced a work of immense value. The viewer is not aware of the man's precise profession, but in this fact may be contained the message that such an attitude and s... (See the whole comment)
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 Death of SocratesJacques-Louis David The great man, the questioner of premises and originator of some of the first chains of logical thoughts, meets his demise in this painting from the cup of hemlock imposed upon him by majority vote of the Athenian High Court. He remains true to his convictions to the end and, despite the despair and grief of his admirer, stands out as the most resi... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 26Alexei L. Antonov The fruits in this bowl are amazingly rich; one can see the sparkle of the dark grapes and the little droplets of moisture on the grapes and peach. The background is also appealing; it supplies a warm reddish light to further emfasize the fruits and their allure. ... (See the whole comment)
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 Study for Among the CloudsBryan Larsen This skyscraper is monumental, exceeding everything else by the majority of its height. It penetrates through the clouds and rises toward the stars, suggesting that Man's elevation is limited only by the extent of his initiative and exertion. This painting is a worthwhile vision of a future of ever-expanding human freedom and opportunity, and provi... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 24Alexei L. Antonov An ornamented teapot stands in the center, in front of a pure white curtain, ornamented with leaves and exhibiting folds that can compete in detail with those of any real curtain. On a polished wooden table stands a porcelain cup, along with fruits. Objects pertaining to consumption of tea are prevalent in Antonov's still life, depicting a legacy o... (See the whole comment)
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 The ConcertJohannes Vermeer This musical group is performing in an atmosfere filled with good taste. A checkered tile floor, with geometric designs incorporated into it, once again manages to show Vermeer's hallmark, contrast with colors. The room itself is filled with art, from paintings on the wall to the inside cover of the piano. Other instruments are in the vicinity, ind... (See the whole comment)
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 The Guitar PlayerJohannes Vermeer The lady in this painting is not the typical modern pop-entertainer. She is delicate, elegantly dressed, and genuinely appreciative of fine music, as evidenced in her curious and almost beaming eyes. Quite fittingly, in her background is a painting of a landscape with lush growth and bright colors. Not only does it further reinforce the theme of th... (See the whole comment)
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 Sleeping Giant AwakensHarry Roolaart This is a proud statement of defiance in response to the September 11th tragedy. Amid the desolate rubble of the World Trade Center, which should have, in the terrorists' designs, brought about despair and hopelessness, stands a solitary fireman, with his hands proudly on his hips, determined to dispose of the mess and regain mastery of the situati... (See the whole comment)
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 CapitalismHarry Roolaart This Roolaart work is a masterpiece in digital art and juxtaposition. A gilded titan is featured in the center, draped in the U.S. flag (a symbol of the country as it can and should be), and holding up a gleaming dollar sign, the means toward his prominence. He seems to be poised to swing the sign forward, as if it would propel him onward in his en... (See the whole comment)
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 View of DelftJohannes Vermeer This Vermeer work is more macroscopic in scale than the majority of his paintings, yet still maintains Vermeer's mastery of depicting light and texture. One can vividly imagine oneself transported to Delft in Vermeer's day and standing upon the opposite shore of the river, looking onto the city and perceiving numerous layers of buildings and bridge... (See the whole comment)
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 Oil Painting 25Alexei L. Antonov This Antonov painting depicts luxurious pink grapes hanging from an elegant vase. The fruits elicit a joyous and vibrant color and convey this general impression while remaining individually unique and shaded in a myriad of varieties. The pomegranate and peach supplement the scene with additional bright color, elaborate texture, and detail. ... (See the whole comment)
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 The Role of GovernmentHarry Roolaart Harry Roolaart is a fotografic artist who wishes to convey principles of Objectivism and patriotism through his works. This image skillfully juxtaposes American troops disembarking in foreign territory with The Constitution as a background, implying that the legitimate function of government is indeed to defend its citizens against force and exert ... (See the whole comment)
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 The AstronomerJohannes 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. ... (See the whole comment)
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