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.
Another example of Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment, was the Nuda Verita. Completed in 1899, it pictured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. The quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad," was printed above the image.
The most renowned of Klimt paintings in 1902 was the Beethoven Frieze, featuring a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. It was painted directly on the walls using light materials. The face on the Beethoven portrait showed a resemblance to Gustav Mahler, with whom Klimt had 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.
Simple pictures of family, church and community scenes, extolling the virtues of honesty and hard work were the focus of Grandma Moses paintings. These virtues are exemplified by Grandma Moses herself. It was an old kitchen table placed in a utility room that formed her art studio.
Grandma Moses paintings also depicted familiar farm life scenes. They told stories about apple butter making, soap and maple syrup making, corn husking and candle making. Grandma Moses regarded her art as something she enjoyed doing which provided her with some extra money. She was often times bedazzled by people who make a fuss over her and contended to be the same person she was before, regardless of her fame and fortune.
Another example of Klimt paintings, meant to shake up the establishment, was the Nuda Verita. Completed in 1899, it pictured a starkly naked red-headed woman holding the mirror of truth. The quotation, "If you cannot please everyone with your deeds and your art, please a few. To please many is bad," was printed above the image.
The most renowned of Klimt paintings in 1902 was the Beethoven Frieze, featuring a monumental, polychromed sculpture by Max Klinger. It was painted directly on the walls using light materials. The face on the Beethoven portrait showed a resemblance to Gustav Mahler, with whom Klimt had 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.
Simple pictures of family, church and community scenes, extolling the virtues of honesty and hard work were the focus of Grandma Moses paintings. These virtues are exemplified by Grandma Moses herself. It was an old kitchen table placed in a utility room that formed her art studio.
Grandma Moses paintings also depicted familiar farm life scenes. They told stories about apple butter making, soap and maple syrup making, corn husking and candle making. Grandma Moses regarded her art as something she enjoyed doing which provided her with some extra money. She was often times bedazzled by people who make a fuss over her and contended to be the same person she was before, regardless of her fame and fortune.
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