Congrats To David On Baroque Potion

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David, a member of this blog, has recently launched what (to damn it with faint praise) appears to be a considerably more literate site than this one: Baroque Potion. There he brings his art history background to bear to considerable effect, posting his thoughts about art and other highfalutin' topics. I've already enjoyed his entries a great deal (especially the one linking an unflattering Hillary Clinton photo to concepts of ancient Roman portraiture), even though my lips started moving as I read halfway through and I have to ask for help on the more academicy phrases like "texts and contexts" from an associate who wears black a lot.

Congrats and good luck to David, and a big recommendation from me for his site for when you are in the mood for a serious and thoughtful read. You never know, if you ask him to talk about the meaning of a particular artistic work of quality, he might even respond. Hint to Ezra: not Thomas Kinkaide. Hint to Derrick: no anime. Hint to Patrick: no black velvet.

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  1. Patrick  •  Jan 16, 2008 @4:37 pm

    I strongly second Ken's recommendation of our (erstwhile?) colleague and (always) friend's weblog, which has been in the [check for updates] section of my bookmarks bar since early modern times.

    There's not enough art, and sadly no black velvet in my living room Ken. When I married I had to put aside the greats who airbrushed Male Figure in Jungle Room and Semi-Nude Chick with Unicorn. All that remains is an Ilya Repin reproduction and a piece by a local artist I esteem entitled RAWF!

  2. David  •  Jan 16, 2008 @8:25 pm

    Thanks, K & P. Clove cigarettes all around!