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A Debaucherous Tour of the world …

December 14 2013

How many of you loved Art at school? Art teachers are interesting types … They can make you love art or hate it. I like to think I was the former. So … pack your bags, we are off for a debaucherous trip around the globe. Paintme is going to guide you on a very naughty trip taking in the sites of the major galleries and attractions of the world. Google Images will be your friend. No need to read, just look. I’ll begin with Willendorf Woman. An ancient talisman, or was she really just the ideal female form of the time … ? Or Manet’s ‘Origin of the World’. I bet your Art teacher never showed you THAT one. Did you know that all of those beautiful nudes were really just the noble man’s porn? Goya painted one clothed maja to be respectable … but had the naughty nude version in his private boudoir? I’ll get to Gabriel d’ Estrees Fontainbleau School eventually – my person fave that I have as a magnet on my fridge. And the goings on at Versailles … well ….

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  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    to comment on any of the above works or perhaps present your own for discussion. Mr Green mention Bosch's 'Garden of Earthly Delights' in another thread, and Michelangelo's 'David' got our blood pumping too. Does anyone have any other favourites they'd like to share?

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I like the " Psyche Revived by Cupid's kiss" sculpture, which is on display at The Louvre..Every time I see it, I just want to get in between those two!

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    My first art teacher was incredible... she was actually the first woman I ever had a crush on. Tall, long (and I mean very long) dark hair, gorgeous face, incredible legs and strong soft hands. Also she used to wear cotton body suits and a flip skirt that sometimes didn't cover her properly when she bent over or squatted to pick something up. I loved art class, and not just for the art. As a guy just on the cusp of starting puberty I lost a LOT of sleep over her. My second art teacher was a cow... suffice I try never to think of her because she ruined my appreciation of art for a few years for a few reasons. The last art teacher I had at school was incredible... he changed the way most of the kids in my school looked at art by making it fun, relate-able and instilling in some the ability to see things through others eyes so as to not judge but to see things for what the artist intended.This helped immensely when walking the 'Sculpture by the Sea' Exhibition that runs annually on the walk from Bronte to Bondi... my co-worker asked me along and I spent most of the time explaining to her how some of the art work could be interpreted (even gained a few tag along's as they were interested in the concept of "beach side microcosms" and "reflections of a man's best friend"). Got a giggle when I Google'd the Willendorf Woman (Venus of Willendorf) above and in the images gallery there was a Playboy magazine cover that someone had made which just goes to show one of the great aspects of art appreciation... the imitation and alteration with respect and interest to produce something new from something old that will generate interest by others. I love art even though am not good at it... gets you thinking and can stir the soul.The Louvre is on the bucket list. . . but will have to start with the MCA and work on up from there. SG

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    12 years ago

    Ohhh I like that one too, thank you paint_me....💋

  • luvsilver

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    12 years ago

    The fallen Madonna with the big boobies. Mr Luvsilver

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'Mesmerised' I like the " Psyche Revived by Cupid's kiss" sculpture, which is on display at The Louvre..Every time I see it, I just want to get in between those two! Love this one , brings out emotion in me......checked the ones you also mentioned Paintme.......meh.....don't see it ...sorry!

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Hokusai's Awabi Fisher and Octopus ... Mes, that work is spectacular. I have a small replica of Canova's Three Graces on my bedside table.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Hokusai's Awabi Fisher and Octopus looks like it spawned many a Manga film. SG

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'luvsilver' The fallen Madonna with the big boobies.

  • wingman2014

    wingman2014

    12 years ago

    The sleeping hermaphrodite in Rome museum. And the Boxer . - Posted from rhpmobile

  • wingman2014

    wingman2014

    12 years ago

    I will say this only once....are you Rene? lol - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    that Klimt's famous painting 'The Kiss' is really just a great big cock? Jay Jay, Google Rodin's 'The Kiss' ...

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'wingman2013' The sleeping hermaphrodite in Rome museum. And the Boxer . - Posted from rhpmobile There are some seriously sexy bums in the Louvre!

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    but such a teensie penis....whatever was Michelangelo thinking?...he would never make make the grade in RHP world...that honour goes to the hugely popular Roman Biggus Dickus

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'paint_me' that Klimt's famous painting 'The Kiss' is really just a great big cock? Jay Jay, Google Rodin's 'The Kiss' ... Now I just want to be wrapped in a mans arms and snogged

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I've missed you! Here's some for you ... Aubrey Beardsly's Lysistrata drawings ...

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    when I was a girl I had those prints on my bedroom wall....such an inspiration

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Quoting 'wingman2013' I will say this only once....are you Rene? lol It is him, LeClerc!.But another work I like is the birth of Venus by Cabanel. Just luscious!

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Did you know that it was hung in the same Salon exhibition as Manet's 'Olympia'? What a contrast! I used to use both works in a comparative study on sexuality with my students.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Gustave Klimt's beautiful paintings and drawings of naked women...in particular Danae Paul Gauguin's series of Tahitian women Manet's Le Dejeuner sur L'Herbe....cmnf

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    while she's masturbating ...

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    12 years ago

    Now there is some might fine work Jeff's very erotic & john's kissers is just beautiful....

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I will always have fond memories of Ms Gerber, my art teacher from year 8 to year 11. I was much more into sculpture than paintings though. But I was very impressed with how she handled the teenage boys when we had to study nudes and had to draw one in the final exam.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    I'm not sure if I'm turned on by his paintings or disturbed by them ... but I guess that's the idea.

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Our French teacher at school used to handle some of the teenage boys... was quite a scandal in such a small town... especially when her husband found out and didn't care. SG

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Am loving this thread... some of the suggested images and artists instil a desire to have life imitate art! SG

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is awe inspiring So is Corcovado in Brazil I like big stone sculptures ,its honest work ,with art and imagination all rolled into one ! Where we going next on Paint Me's tour of the world?

  • Lovinit28andKC72

    Lovinit28andKC72

    12 years ago

    Quoting 'paint_me' I'm not sure if I'm turned on by his paintings or disturbed by them ... but I guess that's the idea. Only some of his work Paint....

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    .... - Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    And visit 'the butt plug gnome' ... That one's for you Meeka

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Spain is on my bucket list, if only to kiss Velaquez's 'Rockeby Venus's perfect bum ...

  • RHP

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    12 years ago

    Has an enormous butt plug. I am impressed. :P