Jacques-Louis David
Jacques-Louis David (French: [ʒaklwi david]; 30 August 1748 – 29 December 1825) was a French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the preeminent painter of the era.[1]
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| Cupid and Psyche, 1817, oil on canvas, 184.2 x 241.6 cm, Cleveland Museum of Art |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques-Louis_David
Semyon Bilmes
Semyon Bilmes (29 August 1955) is an Azerbaijani American painter and the founder and instructor of The Ashland Academy of Art, in Ashland, Oregon, United States and Atelier Maui, in Maui, Hawaii United States.[1]
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| Lady in a red Turban, Oil on Canvas, by Semyon Bilmes |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semyon_Bilmes
Josef Abel
Josef Abel (22 August 1768 – 4 October 1818) was an Austrian historical painter and etcher.[1]
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| Self-Portrait in the Studio |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Abel
Gustave Caillebotte
Gustave Caillebotte (French: [ɡystav kɑjbɔt]; 19 August 1848 – 21 February 1894) was a French painter who was a member and patron of the Impressionists, although he painted in a more realistic manner than many others in the group.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Gustave Caillebotte
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| Caillebotte, about age 30, c. 1878 |
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| Paris Street; Rainy Day, 1877, oil on canvas, 212.2 x 276.2 cm, Art Institute of Chicago |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustave_Caillebotte
Charli XCX
Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is an English singer and songwriter.[1]
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| Charli XCX in 2018 | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 3.0 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charli_XCX
Jason Momoa
Joseph Jason Namakaeha Momoa (/məˈmoʊə/; born August 1, 1979) is an American actor.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Jason Momoa
¶ You know what’s it’s changed is my appreciation for the art form of making cinema. I don’t want to act as much as I want to tell stories.
Here, Momoa expresses his evolving passion for storytelling over acting. He highlights his desire to be involved in the creative process of filmmaking, valuing the art of crafting narratives over merely performing.
¶ I think a man needs to be a man. To hold a woman the way she wants to be held. Just do whatever your woman wants, and you’ll be fine.
This quote reflects Jason Momoa’s views on relationships and masculinity. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and fulfilling a partner’s needs, suggesting that mutual respect and attentiveness are key to a successful relationship.
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| Momoa at San Diego Comic-Con in 2018, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Momoa
Jerry Garcia
Jerome John Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician who was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist, and a vocalist with the rock band Grateful Dead, which he co-founded and which came to prominence during the counterculture of the 1960s.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Jerry Garcia
¶ Too much of a good thing is just about right.
Garcia’s quote suggests that indulgence in positive experiences or pleasures is not only acceptable but desirable. It reflects a laid-back, hedonistic philosophy, where enjoying life to the fullest is encouraged.
¶ What we’re thinking about is a peaceful planet. We’re not thinking about anything else. We’re not thinking about any kind of power. We’re not thinking about any kind of struggles.
This quote encapsulates Jerry Garcia’s vision of a harmonious world. He emphasizes a focus on peace and simplicity, rejecting power struggles and conflicts. It reflects the idealistic and utopian aspirations often associated with the counterculture movement.
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| Garcia performing in 1977, Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia | Wikimedia Commons | CC BY 2.0 |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Garcia
Claude-Joseph Vernet
Claude-Joseph Vernet (French pronunciation: [klod ʒozɛf vɛʁnɛ]; 14 August 1714 – 3 December 1789) was a French painter. His son, Antoine Charles Horace Vernet, was also a painter.[1]
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| The Four Times of Day: Night, 1757, oil on silvered copper, h 29.5 x w 43.5 cm, Art Gallery of South Australia, North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia[2] |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude-Joseph_Vernet
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Henri Donat Mathieu-Saint-Laurent (1 August 1936 – 1 June 2008), referred to as Yves Saint Laurent or YSL, was a French fashion designer who, in 1962, founded his eponymous fashion label.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Yves Saint Laurent
¶ The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion. But cosmetics are easier to buy.
Saint Laurent highlights the intrinsic beauty that comes from a woman’s passion and inner vitality. While cosmetics can enhance appearance, true beauty, according to him, stems from one’s inner drive and enthusiasm.
¶ Fashion comes and goes, but style is eternal.
Yves Saint Laurent distinguishes between fashion and style. Fashion is seen as temporary and ever-changing, while style is timeless and enduring. This quote underscores the importance of developing a personal sense of style that transcends fleeting trends.
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| Saint Laurent in 1958 | Wikimedia Commons | Fair use |
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves_Saint_Laurent_(designer)
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| Author: Tom Beetz Wikimedia Commons / CC-BY-2.0 |
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Barack Obama (1961~ )
Barack Hussein Obama II (i/bəˈrɑːk huːˈseɪn ɵˈbɑːmə/; born August 4, 1961) is the 44th and current President of the United States, and the first African American to hold the office. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Obama is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard Law School, where he served as president of the Harvard Law Review. He was a community organizer in Chicago before earning his law degree. He worked as a civil rights attorney and taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School from 1992 to 2004. He served three terms representing the 13th District in the Illinois Senate from 1997 to 2004, running unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in 2000.[1]
Quotes·Quotations by Barack Obama
¶ "They're our mentors and they're our role models. They set an example of success and they push us to succeed, encourage us when we're struggling, and they love us even when we disappoint them, and they stand by us when nobody else will." (2009 Father's day)
¶ "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility for creating change.
¶ "Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference."
¶ "Understand, our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day. They've got a tough job to do to maintain public safety and hold accountable those who break the law."
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
