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"If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint." Edward Hopper

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***Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe.*** Édouard Manet. (1863) Le Déjeuner sur l'herbe, a scene of urbanites picnicking, shocked viewers with its casual nudity and contemporary setting. Rejecting the idealized nudes and historical themes typically accepted in high art, Manet foregrounded the reality of modern Parisian life. The painting, initially rejected by the Paris Salon, later became a cornerstone of the Impressionist movement. Manet's audacious departure from convention paved the way for artists to question and disrupt established norms in art.
***Campbell's Soup Cans***. Andy Warhol. (1962) "Campbell's Soup Cans" is a defining work of Pop Art, transforming everyday objects into art by depicting 32 varieties of iconic soup cans. Warhol's piece blurred the lines between art and consumer culture, reflecting society's mass production and commercialization. The painting's impact extended beyond art, influencing design, advertising, and fashion. Warhol's innovative use of screen printing and serial repetition challenged traditional artistic techniques and contributed to the emergence of a new visual language.
***Les Demoiselles d'Avignon***. Pablo Picasso. 1907 "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" marks a radical shift in art, laying the foundation for Cubism. Its fractured, geometric forms and distorted female figures challenged conventional artistic representation, drawing inspiration from African and Iberian art. The painting provoked controversy, sparking debates on aesthetics and the nature of art itself. Picasso's bold experimentation in "Les Demoiselles" led to a new visual language, inspiring generations of artists and forever altering the course of art history.
***Blue Poles***. Jackson Pollock. 1952 Also known as Number 11, it is a seminal work by Jackson Pollock, showcasing his innovative "drip technique" that revolutionized Abstract Expressionism. The painting's dynamic composition and bold colors embody the raw emotion and freedom of post-WWII American art. Its record-breaking sale in 1973 for $2 million cemented Pollock's status as a leading artist and brought global attention to Abstract Expressionism, influencing subsequent generations of artists and shaping the trajectory of modern art.
***Sweet Dreams Baby!*** Roy Lichtenstein. 1965