The Mysterious Monoliths of Easter Island Β These monolithic human figures were carved by the Rapi Nui people of Polynesia between the years of 1250 and 1500. I have always been intrigued by these pieces for reasons too numerous to mention here; however, I shall relate the supreme contention as satisfaction enough. Of the …
Author: Mark Grago
Claude Monet Claude Monet: Portrait of Père Paul An Esbat of Surface Effect and Colour
When it comes to color, Monet was never influenced by prejudice or spontaneity. He always knew, after careful exploration and experimentation, exactly what he was after. Free spiriting, audacious color levels, and bold imagery predominantly figured in Monetβs later works. The behind-scenes-theme captured in this painting is Monetβs cosmopolitan of light and mood. Here, …

