What they really mean.
Bill
get. But writers, critics and editors of glossy art magazines seem to
feel the need to turn it into some arcane world of deep mystery and
complex esoterica, understandable only to the initiates who spend a
lifetime examining its complexities. Why ? To justify the existence
of these writers, critics and editors, of course.
To help de-mystify what is basically not a very mysterious subject
I have added a glossary below which explains what the writers REALLY
mean when they discuss artists and their work. The title is:
WHAT THEY REALLY MEAN.
An artist in the classical mould.
He's totally lacking in imagination.
An artist noted for his spontaneity.
He paints under the influence of alcohol.
An artist who employs a harmony of colors.
He uses a little bit of everything in the box.
A prolific artist.
He confuses quantity with quality.
Frenetic energy.
He confuses activity with progress.
Complex vision.
He produces totally unrecognizable results.
Simplified vision.
He can draw a straight line only by using a ruler.
Unique vision.
He can't draw a straight line even using a ruler.
Constantly explores spatial relationships.
Still hasn't mastered the idea of perspective.
A pleine air master,
Recently evicted from his living quarters.
A subdued palette.
He had his credit cut off at the local art supply store.
Monochromatic emphasis.
He found a great sale on ONE particular paint color.
A master of wild, untamed nature.
He lost his road map just outside of Dubuque.
Specializes in murals.
Can't afford canvas.
Fascinated by the female form.
Has never been laid.
Portrait artist.
Can't afford a model. Paints Aunt Tillie.
Popular portrait artist.
Has learned to flatter his female subjects.
A non objective artist.
Confuses circles and squares.
A landscape artist.
Makes ends meet as a real estate salesman.
A seascape artist.
Born in Arizona and still trying to get over it.
The highly regarded art critic .....................
Dismissed from three art schools and STILL hasn't gotten over it.
Owner of the fashionable art gallery............
Exploits the work of a dozen artists and cheats every one of them.
The well known figure in the art world.
Can't paint. Won't buy. Talks a lot and uses the art world to
meet chicks.
The well known collector of ultra avant guard art work.
Has more money than brains. Can't get attention any other way.
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CB
<aest...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> What a cynic.
>
No, just willfully ignorant, and content to live in a world populated by
stereotypes..