The methods by which environmental issues are aestheticized in late-twentieth-century film is directly and historically related to those established for grand manner painters by Nicholas Poussin (1594-1665) and taught at the French academy from the seventeenth through the nineteenth centuries. That these fundamentals were part of the training of…

The "all-over" abstract canvases that Jackson Pollock produced between 1943 and 1951 present a pedagogical challenge in how to account for their apparently chaotic structure. One reason that they are difficult to teach about is that they have proved notoriously difficult for art historians to come to terms with. This is undoubtedly a consequence…

This article presents an interview with Jamelie Hassan. Jamelie Hassan is a visual artist and activist based in London, Ontario, Canada. Since the 1970s she has exhibited widely in Canada and internationally. In 1993 she was presented the "Canada 125 Medal" in recognition of her outstanding service to the community, and in 2001 she…

Considers why James Magee has converted the titles (more particularly, poemlike utterances) of plastic works of art to an oral/communication medium. Discusses Magee's titles as they dissolve the frame, and hence its conventional significance as a marker of apprehensibility. (RS)

However innovative Cezanne's pictorial structure may appear to those with a preconceived notion of what a representation of reality ought to be, his art is not a simple continuation of previous movements, nor is it a revolutionary reversal that leads directly to cubism and abstract art. (Author/SJL)

The article describes the artistic development of a gifted child who excels at painting, and includes the text of a conversation with him on such things as the themes of his paintings, how he views them, and early influences on his artistic development. (DLS)

Porfirio Salinas has been hailed the best painter of the Texas hill country and its bluebonnets. Born on November 6, 1910, Porfirio's teachers recognized and encouraged his drawing ability. When Porfirio found employment after school in a graphics company that also sold art supplies, he met Robert Wood, recognized for his Texas landscapes, and…

Reviews "An Artist in the University Medical Center" (M. Lesser, New Orleans: Tulane University Press, 1989), in which the artist captures the human side of the complex Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans (Louisiana). The interplay of drawings, etchings, watercolors, and prose conveys traditions of nurturing in the hospital. (SLD)

Examines the distinctions and interrelation of the artist's intentions and the viewers' understanding of a work of art by using the work of Vincent van Gogh and relating it to the artist's correspondence about his own work. (JMF)

Anishinabe (Chippewa) artist George Morrison was trained in European art styles and has been influenced by abstract expressionism, surrealism, primitivism, and indigenous art forms. He discusses the recurring horizon line in his works and the relationships between Native and Western artistic styles. (SV)

In this article, the author relates how she has developed an acute sensitivity to the nuances of movement through her sojourns in the beach. The author shares that the beach became her "determining ground" for her aesthetic experiences. As an artist, her artworks explore the many patterns and textures found through her attentiveness to landscapes.…

The drawings and paintings of Franz Kline are discussed. The schedule of a traveling exhibit of Kline's work is provided. (RM)

A writer and illustrator of children's books describes the creation of his prize winning work and cautions fellow artists that special care must be taken in printing and binding if their original illustrations are to be faithfully reproduced. (RBW)

The paintings of Appalachian artist Kenneth Walsh must be examined outside the boundaries of folk art to interpret and appreciate their patriotic themes. Walsh discusses the motivation for his creativity and the influence of his religious and moral beliefs on his paintings and poetry. (LP)

Focuses on the life and career of Fairfield Porter who was a painter working in the style of Intimist inspired Realist. Provides background information on Porter and examples of his artwork. Describes the exhibit "Fairfield Porter: A Life in Art, 1907 1975." (CMK)