To: Sir Napsalot
The art world has always marginalized Norman Rockwell. They don't consider him a "real" artist. They call him an "illustrator." But the guy was a tremendous artist.
This is considered one of his finest. Note the contrapposto pose and the moonlighting on the scout leader's face - something only a well-trained artist could pull off successfully:
26 posted on
12/28/2013 8:51:05 AM PST by
Slyfox
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To: Slyfox
My personal favorite was "Russian schoolroom". The one kid looking out a window daydreaming speaks volumes.
30 posted on
12/28/2013 8:56:44 AM PST by
cripplecreek
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To: Slyfox
They snarked at Maxfield Parrish, too.
34 posted on
12/28/2013 9:03:04 AM PST by
Salamander
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To: Slyfox
35 posted on
12/28/2013 9:03:27 AM PST by
Salamander
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To: Slyfox
The American Illustrator movement (from the turn of the century through the late-mid century (~1964)) is neglected in America's art museums. Instead they are dominated by abtraction and "anti-art" (designed at a time to be a counter to the establishment but it has BECOME the establishment).
In 1970, museums didn't consider photography "art" either.
36 posted on
12/28/2013 9:03:49 AM PST by
a fool in paradise
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To: Slyfox
I’m from GLAAD, and all I can see is the provocative hand on the hip...
63 posted on
12/28/2013 10:37:04 AM PST by
FredZarguna
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To: Slyfox
The art world has always marginalized Norman Rockwell. They don't consider him a "real" artist. They call him an "illustrator." In case the title of his autobiography, “My Adventures as an Illustrator.” doesn't provide a hint, Rockwell insisted on being called an illustrator.
73 posted on
12/28/2013 7:39:46 PM PST by
Lonesome in Massachussets
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To: Slyfox
26 The art world has always marginalized Norman Rockwell. They don't consider him a "real" artist. They call him an "illustrator." ... Rockwell described himself as an "illustrator." But I get your point.
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