“In its final form, the painting is a private palimpsest of the various phases of Gauguin’s evolution as a painter, documenting—to paraphrase the title of the artist’s later Tahitian masterpiece—where he had come from (“d’où venons nous”), who he was (“que sommes nous”), and where he was going (“où allons nous”). “Tracing the trajectory of Gauguin’s artistic development after 1886, this painting demonstrates his enduring ties to European art, while underscoring his urgent need to connect with something completely foreign,” Ann Temkin has written. “The final painting’s palette and iconography are the result of the artist’s trips to Martinique and Tahiti in search of what he imagined to be a pure, primitive art. In the process of transforming the work, Gauguin self-consciously translated his still life, a genre born of European tradition, into a new visual language of vibrant hues and unfamiliar subjects” (G. Lowry, intro., op. cit., 2015, pp. 39-40).”
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Magnificent Gauguin…
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There’s no composer more joyous than Vivaldi when he sets his mind to it ~ and the flowers are perfect for it!
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Truly, I don’t know anyone could listen to Vivaldi and not feel better. Joyous is a great description, Ana. 🙂🌺
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“Spring!”
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Yes! Here is my favorite version so far: https://atsunnyside.blog/2021/04/07/vivaldi-la-primivera-spring/
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I’m still obeying asanas prohibiting broadcast works ~ but I’m sharing it with you in my mind!
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👍👍😎
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What a lovely note to finish my day – with a Gauguin image. Thank you:)
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My pleasure, always, Janet. 🙂🌺
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