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The reinterpretations of the French tradition, from Chardinβs still lifes to Corotβs peasant women and CΓ©zanneβs landscapes, challenge the notion of Gris as a Spanish painter influenced by the Spanish Golden Age artists (how art historians often see him). Instead, they place him within the context of the evolving French tradition, shaped by the rise of nationalism during and after the Great War.
This return to classical themes is evident in the subject matter of Gris' work, which often referenced a reinterpreted past, particularly from 1916 onwards, when he began drawing inspiration from painters like Corot and CΓ©zanne. While itβs unlikely that Gris directly modeled Josetteβs pose after one of Corot's figures, her posture evokes an everyday simplicity reminiscent of the same tone Picasso sometimes used.
Cubism is often seen as entirely abstract from the traditional art history movements. It is not true; Picasso took much from his predecessors, as did another Spanish master of abstraction, Juan Gris.
This oil painting, a portrait of the artist's wife, Josette Gris, reflects a pivotal moment in Cubism. It marks a shift from radical experimentation to a search for continuity with traditional painting, a change influenced by the political climate in France during World War I.
1971 marked the sole production year for the Boss 351, with only 1,806 units ever built.
This rarity, combined with its impressive performance and distinctive styling, has cemented the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 351 as a highly sought-after collector car. Its debut on November 21st, 1970, represents a pinnacle of American muscle car engineering and a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era of automotive excess.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15142164/1971-ford-mustang-boss-351-review/
Distinguishing the Boss 351 visually were its bold graphics, front and rear spoilers, and a blackout hood treatment. This aggressive styling perfectly complemented its performance capabilities, creating a car that exuded power and attitude.
However, the Boss 351's reign was short-lived. Increasing insurance costs, stricter emissions regulations, and the looming fuel crisis spelled the end for many muscle cars.
Born into the golden age of American muscle, the Boss 351 was a beast designed for performance. Ford, facing stiff competition from rivals like Chevrolet's Camaro Z28 and Plymouth's 'Cuda, unleashed this high-performance variant of its iconic pony car. Under the hood lurked a potent 351 cubic-inch V8 engine, specifically the new "Cleveland" block, factory-rated at a respectable 330 horsepower.
While a deep dive into automotive history might reveal a hidden gem launched on November 21st, one prominent debut stands out: the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 351. This muscle car legend first roared onto the scene at the Detroit Auto Show on November 21st, 1970.
But the dark, tendril-shaped clouds contain the raw material for star formation and hide protostars within. Nearly 3,000 light-years distant, the relatively faint IC 1396 complex covers a large region on the sky, spanning over 5 degrees. This rendition spans a 1 degree wide field of view though, about the angular size of 2 full moons.
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Like an illustration in a galactic Just So Story, the Elephant's Trunk Nebula winds through the emission region and young star cluster complex IC 1396, in the high and far off constellation of Cepheus. Also known as vdB 142, this cosmic elephant's trunk is over 20 light-years long. The detailed telescopic view features the bright swept-back ridges and pockets of cool interstellar dust and gas that abound in the region.
In reflecting on why I hit snooze even when I know it makes me late, I started to wonder if Iβm defying the concept of time itselfβor just really bad at morningsβand if...
"Quantum quarks quietly quiver in quintessentially quirky quandaries, questioning quantum mechanicsβ quintessential queries on quizzical, quasi-predictive quantum qualities."
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Would you rather have to write a 10,000-word essay on quantum mechanics using only rhymes, or debate a philosophy professor on the meaning of life, but you can only speak in pirate slang?
Silly Question
If you have a cold hot pocket, is it just a pocket?
I am the origin yet not the start,
The framework where ideas take part.
I measure the vast, the small, the in-between,
A silent guide where all is seen.
Without me, chaos would reign untamed,
Yet I remain infinite, unnamed.
What am I?