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Jack Snape: Art Criticism
These essays explore a wide range of topics, from the Renaissance to modern culture.
Along with each artistic period follows a distinct social and historical context, and I believe these settings, and more importantly their variety, are key to the analysis of pieces of art. Important also is the context in which artworks are viewed.
After all, the opinion of an artwork shown on a page will not be the same as one in situ.
"Please Sir, Can I Have Another Painting"
An essay questioning the popularity behind Da Vinci's most famous work.
24/06/2013
"Picture Imperfect"
An essay on the effect of art galleries and art on younger generations
27/06/2012
"An all too brief review of the Louvre"
An essay based on my recent visit to the worlds most famous art gallery/museum
29/06/2012
Ellen Gallagher - "AxME" Review
A review of Ellen Gallagher's current exhibition at the TATE Modern
13/07/2012
Michael Landy - 'Saints Alive' Review
A review of Michael Landy's current exhibition currently showing at the National Gallery
20/07/2012
New twitter artist of the week: Lorraine Fossi