Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Try This At Home
The Grande Odalisque, an odalisque being a harem girl, was painted in 1814 by a Frenchman by
the name of Ingres (pronounced angry-without the y). The French were queer at the time for anything having to do
with distant cultures. They coined the term Orientalism, even though Grande
Odalisque doesn’t resemble anyone who ever stepped out
of the Orient. Check her out (here).
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i would probably hurt myself if i try to assume her position...but when i get home later i will surely try...lol...
ReplyDeletethis is like the original photoshop of a picture eh? lol
Saw the original in The Louvre on our last visit, and there is something somewhat disturbing about it. Then you read up on it, and realize just how "avant-garde" it really was. Of course, it's a challenge to really study the painting without appearing to simply to be looking at some nude lady.
ReplyDeleteI can see what you mean about her back. You would never notice it unless pointed out.
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