Journey to the Fountain of Atlantis in the Dreamclouds
by Kimberlee Baxter
Title
Journey to the Fountain of Atlantis in the Dreamclouds
Artist
Kimberlee Baxter
Medium
Painting - Acrylic
Description
Tragic Greek Flaw--On the Subject of the Rise and Fall of Civilizations and the Futility of Imperialism...
According to Wikepedia:
Atlantis (Ancient Greek: Ἀτλαντὶς νῆσος, "island of Atlas") is a fictional island mentioned within an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works Timaeus and Critias, where it represents the antagonist naval power that besieges "Ancient Athens", the pseudo-historic embodiment of Plato's ideal state (see The Republic). In the story, Athens was able to repel the Atlantean attack, unlike any other nation of the (western) known world,[1] supposedly giving testament to the superiority of Plato's concept of a state.[2][3] At the end of the story, Atlantis eventually falls out of favor with the gods famously submerges into the Atlantic Ocean.
Plato's dialogues Timaeus and Critias, written in 360 BC, contain the earliest references to Atlantis. For unknown reasons, Plato never completed Critias. Plato introduced Atlantis in Timaeus: Here is a quote from Critias...
"there occurred portentous earthquakes and floods, and one grievous day and night befell them, when the whole body of your warriors was swallowed up by the earth, and the island of Atlantis in like manner was swallowed up by the sea and vanished; wherefore also the ocean at that spot has now become impassable and unsearchable, being blocked up by the shoal mud which the island created as it settled down."
Part of this painting was done in Glen Gray's class. Ironically, I started trying to paint the clouds similar to his, but it just seemed that they wanted to take on "wispy" shapes! This painting is a ocean scene with deciduous trees in backgorund and light, almost whimsical clouds shapes! If you look closely, you can imagine that you see a mermaid reaching out to pet a dolphin or whale, as well as other shapes...the sky is the limit, if you use your imagination!
For more on my very talented teacher's artwork, please visit his website at: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/glen-gray.html
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Comments (8)
Dave Farrow
Kimberlee my dear, once again you have created a dazzling masterpiece. The colors in this painting are phenomenal and the descriptive story is awesome...of course young lady you earn another gold for your growing collection.....L/V.....simply beautiful
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thanks so much, John, for honoring me with a feature in the exciting group "Images That Excite You"! I really appreciate it!
Zornitsa Tsvetkova
Wow ! This is so beautiful,Kimberlee ! Wonderful colors and work ! L/F
Kimberlee Baxter replied:
Thanks so much, Zornitsa! It is so very good to hear from you! I have enjoyed visiting your new artwork recently...very nice! Thanks for your support!