Woman Combing Her Hair 1915 – Aleksander Archipenko
What’s so special about the sculpture Woman Combing Her Hair 1915 by Aleksander Archipenko?
– A moving figural map
– The void within
– Futurist fundamentals in 3D
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Cadeau (The Gift) Sculpture by Man Ray
What makes Man Ray’s sculpture Cadeau (The Gift) so special?
– Mass production, war, and Dada
– Poking at prevalent perspective
– Multiple copies of a stolen masterpiece make its point
Canyon by Robert Rauschenberg
What’s the meaning of Robert Rauschenberg’s Canyon painting?
– A bird, a pillow, a god and a boy’s bottom
– An excuse for trauma built into Greek myth
– Canyon’s three dimensions create depth
New York Night – Georgia O’Keeffe
What makes New York Night by Georgia O’Keeffe such a special painting?
– Glimmering window panes
– The machine age and Precisionism
– An avant-garde squad
Supermarket Shopper by Duane Hanson
What makes Duane Hanson’s sculpture Supermarket Shopper a masterpiece?
– Desolation of spirit and a TV dinner to match
– A typical American moment stands apart
– Destroying a controversial past
Untitled Film Still 35 – Cindy Sherman
Why does Cindy Sherman’s photograph Untitled Film Still 35 looks so familiar?
– Soft core porn set the rules
– Stereotypes beware Cindy Sherman’s face
– Setting the stage for ankles in Untitled Film Still 35