mWe knew, when we came to Europe, that we would be overwhelmed by the art that we would see here . . . and we have not been disappointed! There are hundreds of galleries around town, and many are owned and operated by the same curators. We have learned to respect Anker, Ideenbackerie, Der Mann, and other such institutions, and we keep coming back, day after day.
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Space does not permit a full description of each individual Stück. For the moment, we will introduce you to a few of our favorite masterpieces. In many cases, these pieces were produced anonymously, an obvious tribute to the modesty of their creators. Nonetheless, we will try to give you the best information we have.
We begin with a work entitled "Choco-Croissant." It is a variation on a medieval French tradition, but it betra
ys an unmistakable Swiss influence. Since the 19th century, this theme has been used to signify warmth, good health, and olfactory ecstasy. In this picture, you can see a dark swatch ("Choco") in the lower-righthand corner - it sits resolutely, and indicates something sedentary. -- Next, we have a famous work entitled "Sacher Torte," which was created in 1832. Notice the bold triangular lines, with soft and subtle stripes that lead one's eye toward a fork. As we look at this spectacle, we are left with a strong sense of incompleteness, as though we might be looking at the mere fraction of a larger whole. Notice also the small medallion, which, when viewed very closely, reveals the image of a fat guy reclining in a chair. -- Finally, we have one of Keith's personal favorites. It is the "Apfelstrudel," and is a traditional Viennese classic. You can see how the light plays across the top, with a slight suggestion of Alpine ruggedness. Darker, mottled layers move horizontally through the middle, symbolizing fruitfulness, sweetness, and the absence of motion. The light and whimsical mood is somewhat illusory, and becomes rather heavy with later reflection. m
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ys an unmistakable Swiss influence. Since the 19th century, this theme has been used to signify warmth, good health, and olfactory ecstasy. In this picture, you can see a dark swatch ("Choco") in the lower-righthand corner - it sits resolutely, and indicates something sedentary. -- Next, we have a famous work entitled "Sacher Torte," which was created in 1832. Notice the bold triangular lines, with soft and subtle stripes that lead one's eye toward a fork. As we look at this spectacle, we are left with a strong sense of incompleteness, as though we might be looking at the mere fraction of a larger whole. Notice also the small medallion, which, when viewed very closely, reveals the image of a fat guy reclining in a chair. -- Finally, we have one of Keith's personal favorites. It is the "Apfelstrudel," and is a traditional Viennese classic. You can see how the light plays across the top, with a slight suggestion of Alpine ruggedness. Darker, mottled layers move horizontally through the middle, symbolizing fruitfulness, sweetness, and the absence of motion. The light and whimsical mood is somewhat illusory, and becomes rather heavy with later reflection. mm
We have enjoyed these treasures, and we have been pretty focused on finding as many as possible. From what we gather, they are disappearing daily, from galleries all around town! If you have no other reason to visit Vienna, you should visit for the sake of the artwork -- and you should come soon.
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1 comment:
Very interesting and "tasty" looking art!
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