René Magritte is often grouped with Surrealists such as Salvador Dalí, Max Ernst, and Yves Tanguy but took a somewhat different approach to painting. Rather than creating fantasy imagery, he evoked the strangeness and ambiguity latent in reality.
“Les valeurs personnelles,” 1952, courtesy of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on Artstor
My cat reblogged that water bottle post and he did it twice for good measure. Be sure to wash your water bottles, lest Chip comes back to remind you.
ALT@jstor is such an important part of my education, and not just because I found out about today being the 23rd shrekiversary through them (but also not not because of that...)
This is an important day for us
April is National Poetry Month, and at JSTOR, we celebrate the boundless creativity that poetry inspires across various forms of expression. 🎨 📜
This month, we highlight the seamless blend of visual art and verse, featuring stunning prints by William Blake from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s open collection. Blake’s work exemplifies the powerful synergy between poetry and imagery, reminding us that words and art are profoundly interconnected.
Images: William Blake. Songs of Innocence: Spring. [1789] printed ca. 1825. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
William Blake. Songs of Experience: The Tyger. [1794] printed ca. 1825. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
William Blake. Songs of Experience: The Angel. [1794] printed ca. 1825. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
William Blake. Songs of Innocence: The Lamb. [1789] printed ca. 1825. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Happy World Art Day! 🌍 🎨 At JSTOR, we’re celebrating the vibrant tapestry of creativity that colors our world. From the studios of renowned masters to the cozy corners where emerging talents find their voice, let’s honor the spaces that ignite imagination and the artists who bring them to life. Join us in celebrating the power of art to inspire, provoke, and unite us all.
Images:
Mihály Munkácsy. The Music Room. 1878. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Edgar Degas. Dancers in the Rehearsal Room with a Double Bass. ca. 1882-85. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Léon Cogniet. The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome. 1817. Cleveland Museum of Art.
Jean-Alphonse Duplessy. Cobbler’s Quarters. 1860s. The Cleveland Museum of Art.
ALTHappy National Library Workers Day! 📚 🦉 Today, we salute the heart and soul of libraries everywhere: the librarians and staff who guide, educate, and inspire.
At JSTOR, we deeply appreciate your dedication to making knowledge accessible and empowering communities. Here’s to celebrating your invaluable contributions today and every day. Thank you for lighting the path of learning. 🌟
Image: Voigt, J.P. Bookplate of JV. 1897. Pratt Institute.
Y'all maxed it out 😭😭😭
For those of you who are especially excited about the ides of March 🗡️🏛️😵
people who don't study history will simply never understand the joy of reading historian beef. there's nothing like it
I have such fond memories of watching political scientists refute each other’s claims in journals during undergrad
We were tagged by @spicyblue :) I’ll be answering as the mod!
Rules: answer + tag nine (or however many) people you want to get to know better and/or catch up with!
Favorite Color: Green (with a particular love for olive shades)
Last song I listened to: The Louvre by Lorde
Last film I watched: The King on Netflix
Currently reading: I’m between books at the moment, but probably going to start Stoner by John Williams soon!
Currently watching: Twin Peaks: The Return
Currently craving: Orange and pomegranate San Pellegrino
Coffee or Tea?: Coffee!
Feel free to do this and say JSTOR tagged you 😉
