See if you can guess and I will show the answer after each house.
Does this give it away? I am sure you have guessed by now!
Walking over the bridge to the house, across the lily-pads...you were swept into his world.
It didn't take much to know whose house the next artist was...her signature was seen in her surroundings.
Can't you just feel her inspiration? An American artist.
I am sure you have guessed this one also. I own a large coffee book of her pieces.
At this point I am already filling my thoughts and plans for our art year...and we still had three more houses.
This one was harder to guess for me from the outside...but once you stepped in...you knew.
Have you guessed?
Let's see we have seen Post-Impressionist, American Modernism and Impressionist....two more to go.
How pretty is this? I was ready to move right in.
As we strolled from house to house I could hear quotes from Madeleine L'Engle's book Walking on Water, Reflections of Faith and Art
Although I would love to have the gift these artist had, the Lord didn't see fit to hand it to me...but I am to be faithful with what He did give me, while still being inspired by other's greatness.
A sad fact which nevertheless needs to be faced is that a deeply committed Christian who wants to write stories or paint pictures or compose music to the glory of God simply may not have been given the talent, the gift, which a non-Christian, or even an atheist, may have in abundance. God is no respecter of persons, and this is something we are reluctant to face. Madeleine L'Engle
Although I would love to have the gift these artist had, the Lord didn't see fit to hand it to me...but I am to be faithful with what He did give me, while still being inspired by other's greatness.
A sad fact which nevertheless needs to be faced is that a deeply committed Christian who wants to write stories or paint pictures or compose music to the glory of God simply may not have been given the talent, the gift, which a non-Christian, or even an atheist, may have in abundance. God is no respecter of persons, and this is something we are reluctant to face. Madeleine L'Engle
How colorful is this? This just made you smile.
We finished up with Neo-Impressionist and Cubism. Now wasn't that a "sweet" exhibit, as my adult children would say? Inspiration for a full year of art lessons.
Getting out of the way and listening is not something that comes easily, either in art or in prayer.
Madeleine L'Engle - Walking on Water
What a wonderful exhibit -- and field trip! I'd love to sit in on your classes this year. Benjamin is in for a treat!
ReplyDeleteHi Janette, I loved seeing these pics but have to admit I was pretty stumped by the houses. What a wonderful way to celebrate such famous artists. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day!
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Very sweet and it makes learning so much fun. I would love to see these exhibits. Thank you for sharing them. Oh that quote...it's a zinger!
ReplyDeleteI only got the first 3...but oh, my! What an interesting exhibit!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy being stretched by similar opportunities - to expand my interests and knowledge base...
What fun! Thank you for the tour through this creative exhibit. This is the sort of thing that sparks the imagination and inspires us to create as well. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI did get to see these! Weren't they adorable? I wanted to move right in! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThat is just and fantastic exhibit!! I am sure you had so much fun. I would love that and I would want to stay forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great exhibit. I guessed the Picasso but not the others.
ReplyDeleteI only guessed Picasso correctly. All of these are so cool. Loved them all. Would liked to have seen this exhibit with you and Benjamin!
ReplyDeleteI'm going!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to show the homes of the artists. (I didn't get one right.) I need to sit in with Benjamin when you study all these interesting subjects. You are the coolest mom/teacher!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful spot! Thank you very much for the lovely tour!
ReplyDeleteWow!! This display is wonderful. I love the aboretum and it has been so long since I have been. These are some thought provoking quotes, too. Stretch us some more, Janette!! Love it! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis really is excellent for teaching children... and big children. blessings ~ tanna
Amazing! Those are the most adorable houses. I'd love to be able to see this exhibit.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great exhibit, kudos to the curator. Have a great school year, it is off to a super start.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this really creative display. And that M. L'Engle ... I love her.
ReplyDeleteHave you read Linnea in Monet's garden? A lovely children's book on Monet.
Fondly,
Glenda
I didn't get any of them right...haha. LOVED this. I would have loved to have been there. What a neat thing. Glad you all enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteJanette, You are an inspiration and your children are soooo fortunte to have you guiding their education.
ReplyDeleteI think I must go find the book Walking on Water. I have only read A Wrinkle in Time. :)
Blessings to you today and every day - Marsha
these are the best....I just loved them and wish they were close by so we could visit them. Although I didn't know most of the artists...I love seeing all the houses and colors...Hope you day tomorrow shines.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely art lesson. I want to be in your kind of class Janette! What a fun day. Benjamin is very fortunate to have a mama who loves to teach and join in.
ReplyDeleteI had the wonderful delight of actually visiting Monet's home. I love his art! And sitting in the garden and seeing with my eyes his lily pond and bridge ...awesome! It was worth the whole Paris trip.
Love you,
Debbie
Ah, Janette, what a treat! I love art, as well as writing and have studied many of these artists. To see the originals would be amazing. Only once have I seen a few western artists: Thomas Moran, Albert Bierstadt and of course Remington and Russel. All art is a blessing to our existence. Thank you for sharing your photos, what a a beautiful trip that was.
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