This is the penultimate art talk in this virtual library series with Joyce. This week it was all about the art of happiness. Joyce talked about various artists who painted happiness in their art.
A piece of Monet’s early art was the “Garden at St. Andresse” (1867). It was a seaside painting, showing going to the beach as a leisurely activity for the first time. This was a modern idea. It’s a scene of happiness and joy.
Another piece of Monet’s is “The Artist’s Garden at Giverny” (1900). It is capturing a moment in time, and one is happy to be in nature because it represents spirituality, still and quiet.
Henri Matisse painted the “Joy of Life” (1906) – the colors were free from reality – for example, the grass is yellow instead of it’s normal green color.
Lastly, Joyce asked us to draw joy, and/or what brings us joy. I chose to draw myself in a window scene, singing, surrounded by my books.
Michelle’s Bookish Life 