{"id":3692,"date":"2012-05-20T06:18:10","date_gmt":"2012-05-20T06:18:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artcorner.com\/?p=3692"},"modified":"2012-05-20T06:18:10","modified_gmt":"2012-05-20T06:18:10","slug":"portrait-perfect-gilded-models-glittering-stars-and-galas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.overstockart.com\/blog\/portrait-perfect-gilded-models-glittering-stars-and-galas\/","title":{"rendered":"Portrait Perfect: Gilded Models, Glittering Stars and Galas"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Schiaparelli<\/a>The fashion and art worlds were abuzz on Monday night, May 7, as stars from all sectors of the celebrity universe sparkled on the red carpet at The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s Costume Institute Gala \u2013\u00a0 The fashion-meets-art extravaganza in New York City. Celebrating the Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s new exhibit, \u201cSchiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations,” movie stars and models, musicians and fashion icons, sports stars, singers and stage actors all appeared at the evening event.<\/p>\n

A common thread running throughout the couture culture was the stand-out theme of metallics (and some shimmery gothic blacks) for the haute gowns.\u00a0 Futuristic fabrics woven from glittering golds and sparkling silvers were the trendy highlights of the evening. Resplendent in sequins and see-through, peek-a-boo lace, as well as yards of organza and slinky silk, there was no skimp of spectacular with the dressed-to-impress women on the red carpet.<\/p>\n

Dazzling designs by fashion superstars such as Michael Kors (accompanying Hilary Swank) and Valentino (on the arm of Sara Jessica Parker), had eyes riveted on the festivities, as this was the first year the Gala was broadcast. Known as the \u201cOscars of the East Coast,\u201d the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art\u2019s Costume Institute Gala is a place to show off art for the body.<\/p>\n

\"Renoir<\/a>Fashion and a fascination with glamor also played a large part in so many masterpieces, a reflection of the eras in which they were created, capturing the elegant style of the day.<\/p>\n

From Renoir<\/a>:\u00a0Dance in the City<\/a>; Dance in the Country<\/a>; Dance at Bougival<\/a> These three pieces exemplify various tiers of French society. In Dance in the City, the \u201cupper crust\u201d dances in glamorous formal wear, while the latter two are separated by degrees in by attire.<\/p>\n

In his Luncheon of the Boating Party<\/a>, as well as La Grenouillere (The Frog Pond) <\/a> Renoir captured the everyday elegance of ordinary people reveling in relaxation, reflecting glamor with ostentatiousness, refinement without self-consciousness. An embodiment of the time in which he lived, Renoir loved to capture people engage in recreation, joyous in the pleasures life had to offer.<\/p>\n

Finally, Renoir\u2019s Irene Cahen d\u2019Anvers<\/a> portrait and his Two Sisters (On the Terrace)<\/a> portrait, this Impressionist master captured simplicity and style on canvas, a quiet \u2013 yet glowing \u2013 satisfaction and happiness. In all his paintings, Renoir captured the light and color of life, bringing joy to all his works, or as the French say, \u201cjoie de vivre.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Some other works that reflect the cross-pollination of society, art, glamor and fashion:<\/p>\n

From Degas<\/a>:\u00a0 The Millinery Shop<\/a>; The Orchestra at the Opera<\/a>; Star Dancer (On Stage)<\/a> \u2013 a view of fashion, of society and music, and society and the performing arts.<\/p>\n

Finally, the epitome of fashionista portraiture?\u00a0 The opulence of Gustav Klimt\u2019s<\/a> works: Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I<\/a>, and Signora con Ventaglio<\/a>, as well as the high-fashion pose of Black Feather Hat<\/a>. His use of golds and silvers weave throughout his works \u2013just like the fabrics of the gowns at the Gala.\u00a0 One can only imagine the riotous time he might have had at the Met on Monday night!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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