Chris and I had planned to go to the special Rembrandt exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts on the Faces of Jesus. Turns out the exhibit doesn't open until November of 2011. No fear, we were still able to enjoy the museum. What a collection of artwork! The docent (my dream job) told us that at any given time the museum only displays 10% of their collection. We could have stayed much longer browsing the galleries, but alas, we had food to eat. 
Baptismal font from Sweden.
Claire's favorite: Cupid and Psyche.
Want some pearls with that Mrs. Medici?
Christopher's favorite: Lucas Cranach the Elder.
Lily's favorite: St. George and the dragon (albeit missing the beautiful princess).
Fra anyone? Raise your hand if you got this Annunciation image on a Christmas card. (I did! Thanks CTSFW!)
My favorite: Modigliani.
I really love art. If I could go back, I would go to school for a studio art degree with an emphasis in ceramics. If time and money would allow, I would also double minor in chemistry (to better understand glazes) and art history (because I love it). My education didn't work out that way, and I probably will not have an opportunity to study again in the future, but to have a husband who appreciates art as much as I do is a very, very good thing.
4 comments:
I love you two.
Also, my Mom still talks about a Bible class Chris gave that was about some work of art. She hasn't viewed religious art the same since.
Very nice collection and thank you so much for sharing!
Um, (a) you two are ridiculously adorable, and (b) why is it that your toddler-age children know more art than I do? If you could get back to me on that, that'd be greaaaaat.
Adriane, Claire loves Greek mythology and Lily loves any story with a prince, slayed dragon and a princess. I'm not sure that they also know that their faves are also favorites of classical artists.
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