During the check-in we are learning about Andrew Lloyd Webber and the history of The Phantom of the Opera. I hope you enjoy learning the brief history of this celebrated musical. 

Chic Assignment no. 2 Enjoy the art of Gustave Caillebotte

We are studying French artist, Gustave Caillebotte this month. You can see his most famous paintings for free online. In the check-in, we learn more about his interesting, yet very short life. 

The Floor Scrapers, 1875

In today's video I remark about the rejection of one of his most famous works, The Floor Scrapers, from the judges of the Salon of 1875. They deemed the painting to be vulgar because it depicted "common laborers". This strikes me as interesting because in the world of art there is nothing new under the sun. Artists of the past and artists of today (no matter what form your art takes) are judged by the "powers that be" on whether their art is acceptable. I've had this experience as a writer... it just goes to show that the big corporations don't always know what they are talking about. They deemed Caillebotte's, The Floor Scrapers, as vulgar, assuming that the public would not want to see laborers in action, but they were wrong. Just more motivation for artists to continue to create their work, despite the ignorant rejection of the establishment. 

Check out the following two books for more on Gustave Caillebotte: 

Gustave Caillebotte: The Painter's Eye 

Caillebotte: Painter and Patron of Impressionism 

  

You can buy canvas reproductions of Gustave Caillebotte's paintings at Great Big Canvas

The Luncheon, 1876

Rue De Paris, Temps De Pluie, 1877

I would love to know... what is your favorite Caillebotte painting?

Chic Assignment no. 3 We have been focusing on presentable undergarments and sleepwear this month. I explored these subjects extensively in separate videos this month. You can watch the undergarment guide here, and the sleepwear guide here. 

Chic Assignment no. 4 Enjoy cooking a new seasonal dish. 

For the final chic assignment we are enjoying seasonal cooking. I hope that my What's for Dinner? videos have been a motivating tool for you to meal plan and incorporate seasonal recipes into your cooking routine. I have another one coming out soon for more inspiration. 

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