Welcome to the April edition of the LWD Art Appreciation series. From the eloquent prose of one of Edith Wharton’s short stories to the romantic landscapes of artist Casper David Friedrich. From the soul-stirring melodies of jazz composer Mary Lou Williams to the comedic brilliance captured in the film “To Be or Not To Be,”…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ March 2024
Welcome to the March edition of the LWD Art Appreciation series! This month we’ll delve into the genius of Hemingway, Andy Warhol, and Don Cherry. Our March film is a quirky charmer featuring a couple of “Old Hollywood” favorites. This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….
LWD Art Appreciation ~ February 2023
Welcome to the February edition of the LWD Art Appreciation series! This month we’ll explore the diverse influences of luminaries such as Mark Twain, Duke Ellington, Georgia O’Keeffe, and the timeless film “My Favorite Wife.” This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. ART APPRECIATION…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ January 2024
I’m going to continue this monthly art appreciation series for another year. I’m still convinced that we can all use a bit of culture and art in our lives if for no other reason than as a counter to the often inane social media we are exposed to. It never hurts to elevate our consumption,…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ December
‘Tis the season for festive cheer, emotionally charged music, and heartwarming classic films. And a touch of surrealism for contrast! As winter approaches, Christmas poems, inspired by the spirit of the holidays, are the focus this month, along with the symphonies of Berlioz and the surrealist masterpieces of Dali. We will also allow our hearts…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ November
Welcome to this month’s art appreciation post, where we embark on a journey through the captivating worlds of Vincent van Gogh’s mesmerizing brushstrokes, Johann Sebastian Bach’s soul-stirring compositions, John Keats’ evocative poetry, and the timeless allure of the classic film, “Casablanca.” I hope you’ll join me as we delve into the beauty and significance of…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ September 2023
Over the course of history, certain individuals stand out, forever influencing art, music, and literature. Leonardo da Vinci, the quintessential Renaissance man, left an indelible mark on human creativity with his ingenious inventions and timeless masterpieces like the Mona Lisa. Pachelbel, the Baroque composer, gave us one of the world’s most beautiful melodies, Canon in…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ July
Art Appreciation is important because it stimulates critical thinking, provides insight into other times and cultures, and brings more creativity into our lives. Sadly, funding for the arts is often on the chopping block these days so it’s more important than ever for individuals to seek out various means of including the arts in our…
LWD Art Appreciation ~ June
I do hope you are enjoying this art appreciation series as much as I am. It’s good to stretch ourselves a bit now and then, right? There is so much beauty available to us if only we make an effort to seek it out and enjoy it. Let’s take a look at the June selections. …
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