|
Interesting article, with some valid points. I think that most portrait artists tend to be traditionalists, and not on some "cutting edge". The writer obviously expected less traditional works. I do believe that the use of academic realism as an end to itself is limiting.
I just went to see the Cecilia Beaux exhibit at the High in Atlanta, and what struck me most were her unerring brush strokes, and clear color. She did not overwork her portraits. Such boldness- it was very freeing to see. Perhaps the extremely realistic style so popular now will relax after artists have proved that they can, indeed, produce highly realistic works.
|