Moby Dick is an All-American Classic Tale. It was written in 1851 by an American novelist named Herman Melville. The story is about the battle between an angry ship captain named Ahab and a ferocious white sperm whale. Moby Dick is a story that was regarded the high value of being discussed in American schools as part of their curriculum. The tale has a curios history because it was not accepted by the mass at its release. It wasnt until 1930 when the book was republished with illustrations that it finally gained popularity.
American artist Frank Stella made a number of art works depicting concepts of the Moby Dick from 1985 to 1997. He made one artwork per chapter of the great novel. The varying artworks altogether is a total of 266 pieces of sculptures, metal relief, murals and prints. Stella's likeness and love for the said novel indeed bordered down to an obsession of having to create a number of collection. Most of his works are now revered to be one of America's priceless treasures.
There will be an exhibition of the Moby Dick works by Frank Stella at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan. It will not feature all of the Moby Dick artworks but some 30 pieces including his acclaimed masterpiece The Fountain. The exhibit will be opened to the public and everyone is encouraged to see it on January 23 up to May 3, 2009. The event is a great time for families to enjoy and for parents to bond with their kids.
Moby Dick is surely a piece of art work that was able to stamp a mark in the Americans minds and then its history. One interesting fact about the novel is because it includes the character named "Starbuck" which was well, the main inspiration of a famous coffee chain. Starbuck is the young mate of the Captain Ahab's ship who is the only person who contradicts Ahabs plan to fight and kill Moby Dick. His character was of a possibly coward but gentle nature who longs to go back home to his family.
Catch the exhibit and be inspired of a talent of a great American artist.
American artist Frank Stella made a number of art works depicting concepts of the Moby Dick from 1985 to 1997. He made one artwork per chapter of the great novel. The varying artworks altogether is a total of 266 pieces of sculptures, metal relief, murals and prints. Stella's likeness and love for the said novel indeed bordered down to an obsession of having to create a number of collection. Most of his works are now revered to be one of America's priceless treasures.
There will be an exhibition of the Moby Dick works by Frank Stella at the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Michigan. It will not feature all of the Moby Dick artworks but some 30 pieces including his acclaimed masterpiece The Fountain. The exhibit will be opened to the public and everyone is encouraged to see it on January 23 up to May 3, 2009. The event is a great time for families to enjoy and for parents to bond with their kids.
Moby Dick is surely a piece of art work that was able to stamp a mark in the Americans minds and then its history. One interesting fact about the novel is because it includes the character named "Starbuck" which was well, the main inspiration of a famous coffee chain. Starbuck is the young mate of the Captain Ahab's ship who is the only person who contradicts Ahabs plan to fight and kill Moby Dick. His character was of a possibly coward but gentle nature who longs to go back home to his family.
Catch the exhibit and be inspired of a talent of a great American artist.
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Mara Hernandez-Capili is a writer and a researcher on events in Travel and Leisure. Visiting events such as the Michigan craft fairs will open ones spirit on the beauty of the world beyond home's borders. If youre staying in Michigan, the author suggests checking out the Michigan craft shows for entertainments to make your stay worthwhile.
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