Banned

I am not sure where Nolde's politics lead him or that I agree. Ultimately his works were banned by the Nazi rule. He stuck it out - though good and bad times. He spent time in Berlin and finally in Seebull (which I have to 'google' later).

He did some very interesting work called 'unpainted paintings'. These watercolors and ink are strangely appealing works of art.

Much of his work appeals to me as primitive and brightly colored paintings. I'd have a hard time picking the work that I liked most. His watercolors and wood blocks were very nice too.

Reproduction

Oddly - Picasso was an early Xerox machine. Much of his work is actually a reproduction of other art works including Rembrandt. I did not know that. He copied previous master pieces add his new perspective.

Picasso's father was an artist. He encourage his son and gained him access to the best schools to study. Reportedly, realizing Picasso's skills - his father gave him his paint bushes and never painted again.

The exhibit at the Grand is wonderful as it places others original art works next to Picasso's interpretation showing us novices the connection between the two works. I was absolutely amazed to learn and see how Picasso copied the work of others. When placed side-by-side - even us novices cannot miss the connection.