PAUL MATTHEW CARR
Life Thru Art
A Four Letter Word: The LOVE Sculpture in Philadelphia
“Would you look at that, that’s nice isn’t it?” My Mom (circa 1976 when seeing LOVE for the first time) In Center City Philadelphia on the intersection of 15th Street and JFK Boulevard sits a sculpture that has become an iconic symbol of the city. The sculpture is 6’ high, 6’ wide, and 4’ deep. It consists of four letters, L-O-V-E, in a rounded serif font (Didone if you
Painting Movement: Jackson Pollock: Autumn Rhythm (Number 30)
Back when I was in High school I took an art history class where we studied the life and works of artists from the Renaissance to the modern period. I had by this time already fancied myself an artist and had already figured out what was good art and what was not. Modern Art I knew for a fact was certainly not good art. I should point out that
Art effects our life everyday whether we know it or not. Be it a famous painting, a beautiful photograph, or a public sculpture art is all around us and makes our lives better and more meaningful. In this feature I talk about my favorite pieces of art and how they have impacted my own life.
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