Three Klimt paintings, namely, Philosophy, Medicine and Jurisprudence, were criticized for their radical themes and material. They were considered pornographic. These paintings transformed traditional allegory and symbolism into a new language which was more overtly sexual, hence, more disturbing. Unfortunately, all three paintings were destroyed by retreating SS forces in May, 1945.
Nuda Verita, painted in 1899, is another example of radical Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment. It featured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. Above the image was the quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad."
The Beethoven Frieze was the most renowned of 1902 Klimt paintings. Painted directly on the walls using light materials, it featured a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. A resemblance to Gustav Mahler was evident in the face on the Beethoven portrait. Mahler was a composer with whom Klimt shared a respectful relationship.
House paint was the medium for the first Grandma Moses paintings. They were classified as folk art, which is self-taught art, also often times called primitive art. Grandma Moses began painting seriously only when she was already in her 70s. Not considered artistic by many was her inclusion of glitter on her snow scenes.
The first of Grandma Moses paintings was known as the Fireboard. Her early work was usually based on scenes found in illustrated books and Currier and Ives prints, showing American lives, historical events and celebrities during the 1800s.
Grandma Moses paintings showcased homespun, country scenes which brought out wonderful feelings and memories for many people. Most of them were done on strong cardboard with a scale of 24" by 30" or lesser. They were portrayals of happy scenes from rural home life. They sometimes pictured herself as a small child. Among these paintings are a number of historical scenes, usually about her ancestors.
Nuda Verita, painted in 1899, is another example of radical Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment. It featured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. Above the image was the quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad."
The Beethoven Frieze was the most renowned of 1902 Klimt paintings. Painted directly on the walls using light materials, it featured a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. A resemblance to Gustav Mahler was evident in the face on the Beethoven portrait. Mahler was a composer with whom Klimt shared a respectful relationship.
House paint was the medium for the first Grandma Moses paintings. They were classified as folk art, which is self-taught art, also often times called primitive art. Grandma Moses began painting seriously only when she was already in her 70s. Not considered artistic by many was her inclusion of glitter on her snow scenes.
The first of Grandma Moses paintings was known as the Fireboard. Her early work was usually based on scenes found in illustrated books and Currier and Ives prints, showing American lives, historical events and celebrities during the 1800s.
Grandma Moses paintings showcased homespun, country scenes which brought out wonderful feelings and memories for many people. Most of them were done on strong cardboard with a scale of 24" by 30" or lesser. They were portrayals of happy scenes from rural home life. They sometimes pictured herself as a small child. Among these paintings are a number of historical scenes, usually about her ancestors.
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