Jacques Louis David’s The Death of Socrates

The Death of Socrates: Jacques Louis David

Jacques Louis David arose from a wealthy and well-connected family. He seemed always to escape serious problems and at the same time move into less prominent positions of power. He was political in nature and used art to push his views. At times he moved ahead and at others found himself imprisoned by the opposition party. While Robespierre was guillotined for his participation in Revolution and crimes against the state, David escaped execution because he did not feel well. David seemed to be upset with the French academy of art and was known for his displeasure, but through connections was able to secure a home in the Academy and was able to marry the academy manager’s daughter…read the entire article at Fine Art Registry, entitled: The Death of Socrates: Jacques Louis David, Master of Wiggle Room

Chaos Merges With Artistic Architecture Beautifully

A Portrait of the Architect as the Artist

Traditional buildings move over and make room for the unconventional! Architecture is now emerging that is an artistic, somewhat chaotic blending envisioned and brought to reality by several outstanding artists/architects. Dr. John Daab has authored an article entitled A Portrait of the Architect as the Artist, an insight into the world of the avant garden of architecture. Read more