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Comment on The Difference Between the Baroque and Rococo by Erin Sparler

Erin Sparler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:28:01 +0000

Dear David,
It is true that Rococco is a more elaborate extension of the Baroque. It essentially came after the Baroque. However, the Subject of Baroque is often more Realistic with depictions of actual people, places, ect. Whereas the Rococco’s subjects and their depiction became less based on reality and more based on an ideal life style.
They are indeed difficult to distinguish, but what you need to look for is level of elaborateness and subject matter. Ask yourself is this a real person in real surroundings? Or is it more an idea of a person, an event, or an emotion/subject like love or pleasure? Is it contrived? Or cliché? Then it might be Rococco.

Comment on The Difference Between the Baroque and Rococo by David M. Brown

David M. Brown — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:31:40 +0000

This post switches from characterizing baroque as “ornate” (as the dictionary does) to characterizing it “realistic.” Is ornateness regarded as inherently more realistic? Kitchen table tops might disagree. All I can gather is that Baroque is characterized by “elaborate ornamentation,” whereas rococo is characterized by “elaborate ornamentation.” American Heritage says that in music, rococo is “an extension of the baroque.” That the dividing line between baroque and rococo might be unclear is not what is confounding me; that is also true of many well-defined concepts. But if rococo simply means “Baroque, only more so,” perhaps that’s what we should say. I suspect that if examples of Baroque and Rococo art that the critic had never seen were mixed at random, he would probably not be able to say which is which. Not in the way he could tell whether a statue is from ancient Greece or from the Renaissance.

Comment on Software Review of Business Softwares for Artists by Joan

Joan — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:26:36 +0000

I purchased Artists Butler and found it to be poorly designed, resulting in applications that are inefficient and not compatible with Windows 7. I regret not having purchased one of the higher priced software programs like Gyst. As an artist, this program is not worth the time and effort.

Comment on ZenTangle.com – Instructions for Drawing Abstract Repeating Patterns by LAVAY HART

LAVAY HART — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:49:30 +0000

Really enjoyed reading your perspective on Zentangle. Which book are you referring to that is easy enough for any level artist, looking for instructions? I’m very interested in purchasing this book. Thank you again for sharing. Peace & Blessings.

Comment on Art vs. Craft by Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:08:01 +0000

Craft is utilized in producing art. A furniture maker uses craft to construct his furniture. However, just because it is made with the finest craftsmanship doesn’t mean it is art. Art trancends and discovers. Look at Naguchi, Stickley or other makers and compare them to finely made furniture.

Comment on Judging by Judging the West Shore Camera Club’s Competition

Judging the West Shore Camera Club’s Competition — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:18:28 +0000

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Comment on Color Trends Research Toolbar by Resources for Tracking Trends

Resources for Tracking Trends — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:17:56 +0000

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Comment on Composition Types by Artwork Featured on The Painted Cottage

Artwork Featured on The Painted Cottage — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:17:41 +0000

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Comment on How to Upload to Lots of Stock Photo Agencies All at Once… by Overwhelmed by the Internet? Streamline Your Research and Reading with an Aggregator.

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:16:51 +0000

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Comment on Persistance and its Role in Professional and Personal Life by Color Calibrating or “How the Heck do I Get My Prints to Look Like My Monitor!?”

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:41:36 +0000

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