Judith Slaying Holofernes -- Artemisia Gentileschi

 Art That Helps Me Focus at My Desk      For this assignment I imagined decorating the space above my study desk. It’s a small area, so I wanted art that helps me focus and doesn’t feel too loud or busy. I would want artwork that makes studying easier and keeps the space calm. All three works are simple enough to look at without losing attention but still interesting enough to make the room feel nicer. Work #1 :  “One instant, one aspect of nature contains it all” Monet, Claude . Water Lilies. 1919. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Title: Water Lilies Artist: Claude Monet Date: 1919 Location: Musée de l’Orangerie, France        This painting brings a calm feeling into the space, which is what I want when I’m studying. The colors are soft and nothing in the picture feels overwhelming, so it doesn’t distract me. It kind of slows down the room in a good way and makes the desk feel less stressful. Since it’s a quiet painting, it work...

 Art Around Us: Public Sculpture and Pottery in Fairbanks, Alaska Art in Fairbanks doesn’t just exist in museums, it’s part of people’s daily lives. You can find it downtown, in parks, and even in temporary events like the Ice Art Championships. Public art in Fairbanks is important because it shows how creativity connects with the community. It reflects the environment, culture, and everyday people who live here. " Development of Golden Heart Plaza, on the banks of the Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, was the first major step in what has turned out to be a very successful downtown revitalization program. In the center of the plaza, which opened in 1987, is an 18-foot-high statue, "Unknown First Family", by Malcolm Alexander. At the opening, the artist said about it: "Portraying the family of all mankind, the family of Fairbanks, and the nuclear family, let this statue symbolize, for families present and future, the pride and dignity of this great land." The c...