Art History

I went to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts yesterday with my French History class and I was so impressed. I was also a little embarrased that we live so close to it and I actually attend there and have never taken the opportunity to go before. It has famous artwork from as early as the 16th and 17th century. I thought that I would have to go to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. to find such amazing historical artwork. I remember them reconstructing the museum during the Olympics, but I had not been in since that time. It was especially fun to go with my class and discuss in French and differentiate between Baroque, Renaissance, Rococco and Neo-Classic artwork. (All of which originals are there.) The museum also holds historical artwork from all over the world as well as modern works.

The architecture is very modern and makes you feel like you are in a very reputable museum. I want to go back on a date with Jason, I think it would be uplifting. I highly recomend it!

The following is an explanation from the website of the artist who painted the picture above. I find it interesting that it was a woman, especially during that time period in history.

"Vigée le Brun was one of the most remarkable painters of eighteenth-century France. She mastered a virtuoso neo-classic style, became favored painter to Queen Marie Antoinette. Vigée le Brun fled Paris as members of her once-powerful social circle met with the guillotine during the French Revolution. For the next twelve years she worked in Italy, Austria and Russia, where both the UMFA's portraits were painted."