Thursday, August 22, 2013

University of Arizona Art Museum

                         Interesting modern painting of a Circle K Gas Station

    On the University of Arizona campus is a small art museum which shows a wide range of art from modern to classical European. Among its permanent collections consists of European paintings and sculpture from the 14th century through the 19th century given by Samuel Kress. The museum also has paintings from American artists including Edward Hopper, Georgia )'Keefe, and Jackson Polluck. The museum also has rotating exhibits. One exhibit shows the Alterpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo in Spain. This is considered one of the most important works from 15th century Spain. Another exhibit features Patricia Carr Morgan and her perception of reality and myth. (Information from www.artmuseum.arizona.edu)

Hours and Price:  The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9-5. On Saturday and Sunday museum hours are 12-4. Admission is $4 for adults with discounts given for UA students.
                                         Simple plant painting

                            Painting from Patricia Morgan with her combination of reality and myth
    
                          Patricia Carr Morgan painting; one of my favorites

                           Paintings from Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain

                                                   Alterpiece from Ciudad Rodrigo

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