George Grosz - Art History Discovery

Republican Automatons, 1920

Satire in visual media has had profound impact on the lives of the common people as a venue of criticism with subjectivity towards the ruler establishments throughout history. Notable works that inspire me in the 20th century during the rise of Nationalism that subsequently lead into World War 2 derive from George Grosz.

The White General, 1919

George Grosz was a German artist especially known for his caricature drawing of Berlin life in the 1920's, during of which he became member of the Dada movement and New Objectivity group as an entire generation was reeling from the horrors of World War 1 which gave rise to the Nazi party, which Grosz was vehemently Anti-Nazi.

Eclispe of the Sun, 1926

 

Théodore Géricault - Art History Discovery

The Raft of Medusa, 1819

I never lose my sense of wonder in History and how in the past humanity has chronicled the moments in life that have emphasized the impact of emotions such as apprehension, terror, horror, and awe.Those emotions were expertly profiled during the Romanticism period of the 19th century in "The Raft of Medusa" by Jean-Louis André Théodore Géricault.

Théodore Géricault is viewed as one of the pioneers of French Romanticism, when "The Raft of Medusa" was completed the artist was only 27. More great works were to be expected but tragically the artist passed away at the age of 32.