My Favorite ArtBy: Sarah Angeloff

Period 5

Information about the PaintingTitle: View of ToledoArtist: El GrecoDate of Composition: c.1596-1600Artistic Era: Baroque

Why I like this painting This looks like a quaint village sitting on a

mountain top. I like this painting because its very picturesque and three dimensional. The sky is painted to look like a storm is breaking up and the sun is coming through. This gives the painting realistic movement of the clouds. I would like to visit a Spanish town like this someday.

Information about the PaintingTitle: Portrait of a Lady in BlueArtist: Raimundo de MadrazoDate of Composition: c.1841Artistic Era: Romanticism

Why I like this paintingThis painting displays multiple shades of blue

which stand out from the background. I like how her black scarf seems as if its actually fluffy against her dress. I also like the brush strokes on the water color. As you view the woman in the painting you are curious about what she is looking at.

Information about the PaintingTitle: Viva la VidaArtist: Frida Kahlo Date of Composition: c.1954Artistic Era: Modern

Why I like this paintingI like this painting because its rich sense of bright

colors is eye catching. The watermelons are accurately shaped and cut which makes this painting very unique. The way the melons are clustered is appealing to look at. Also, watermelon is my favorite fruit so this picture makes me want to go eat a juicy, ripe slice of watermelon.