Art world links which caught my eye…
The beginning of a new year is a significant marker. Such a definitive transition is great time to examine life, and make decisions on what needs improvement. It’s why we have the tradition of New Year’s Resolutions, the intention to make a fresh start.
This list of art inspired resolutions actually are very sound, healthy suggestions in general. For example:
4. Appreciate your family
Sofonisba Anguissola “The Chess Game (Portrait of the Artist’s Sisters Playing Chess)” 1555
The pandemic has probably made you spend either more time with your family (if you’re stuck in the house together) or less (if you can’t travel to visit). Either way, you might wish to better appreciate and get along with your family in the new year. If so, why not look at some famous artistic families for inspiration?
Being an artist can sometimes run in the family, especially when an artist parent teaches his or her children at a young age. Up until recently, training from a family member was the main way that female artists, such as Artemisia Gentileschi and Sofonisba Anguissola, learned their craft. There have also been some pretty well-known artistic dynasties. American painter Charles Willson Peale named his numerous children after old masters and trained them to be artists. Several were quite successful. Meanwhile, notable artistic family team-ups have included celebrated medieval manuscript illuminators the Limbourgs (three brothers) and Baroque painters the Carracci (two brothers and a cousin).
Read the full article here: DAILY ART MAGAZINE – New Year’s Resolutions Inspired by Artists
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