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DELIVERABLE 1 TIMELINE OF MAJOR PERIODS IN ART
Deliverable 1 Timeline of Major Periods in Art
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The director of our local library has decided to purchase artwork off the shelf from the home dcor store in the mall. While the library is on a tight budget, there are many artists and craftspeople from our community who can sell their arts at a lower price. There is also a vibrant and exciting history from our community that the director can reconsider. In Warren, there are different buildings and art that can be used for display in the library. I will analyze the various significant creations in Warren that the director can purchase at a lower price.
Overview
Warren is a famous city in the State of Michigan, U.SA. It is among the largest City in Michigan, according to the 2010 census.
The original settlement was Beebes Corners, founded in 1830 at the Corner of Mound Road and Chicago Road. In 1837, Beebes Corner was named Hickory, then Aba, and later called the Village of Warren in 1983. It officially became Warren in 1957. Being among the City with the highest population in Michigan has opened many business opportunities to the people. Major companies like General Motors, Art Furniture, among others, are located in this City.
Significant creations
One of the considerable creations in the City of Warren is Theisen House in 1857. It is among the oldest documented house in the City and serves as a significant public attraction. It is located at the main street at 12240 10 Mile Rd Warren, MI, and is used for different business use like office space, team room, as a restaurant, etc. It is a substantial dwelling erected by affluent Southeastern Michigan farmers during the third quarter of the 19th century. The window treatment styles are more of an Italian style. Another significant creation is the Warren School District NO 4, sold to the district in 1875. The school was opened as Bunert School that year, but in 1944, it was shut down and became known as the longest-serving school in Warren. Currently, it serves as a museum in the City of Warren. The monument to Immigrants is a sculpture mounted on a pyramid base, created by Domenico Zora in 1987. It was given to Warren in 1988. It is a presentation of a woman kneeling holding a disk lap with her right arm with her face turned on the left side, and her left arm lies on her thigh. The sculpture portrays the memory of Jerry Grillo, an Italian immigrant who passed on in 1986 in Detroit. The Smith Group renovated the Warren City square in 2017, making it to possess a modern look. It currently houses offices, stores, library, modern city hall and so forth. It also accommodates other events in a 2-acre playground such as farming, concerts, lawn, pavilion, and an interactive water feature that converts to ice during winter. These activities attract many people who visit the Warren City Square. There is also a local artist in Warren, known as Marilynn Thomas. Her artwork began as she was young, and has chosen to work with nature. Currently, she has changed her focus to photography and watercolor. She has overwhelmed many people in her community through her drawing and painting skills. She has enrolled others who need to join her in artwork at the community center, college, and sells her work in a gallery. She has exhibitions both in Michigan and Florida. Her works are depicted in the libraries and city hall.
Local creative residents
There are several local creative artists whose work can be displayed at the library. These artists can offer quality artworks at a low cost. One of the significant artists is Leonard Lukomski, whose focus is on acrylic paintings. His current gallery is in Warren and educates interested artists to paint and photography. A form of art from the artist is Ballet Dancer 2, which was uploaded in January 2013. Another local artist is Norm Augustinus. He has different skills, as a cult writer, comedian, actor, and treasure hunter. He has written various books like Bedbadger, which can still be found in local libraries in Warren. Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known as Eminem, is a talented songwriter, rapper, and recording artist. She has already recorded over 170 million songs sold globally. A favorite song from her album is Stan.
In conclusion, considering these artworks from different artists, the library director can get them at a lower price. The local artists are still developing and need their works to be displayed as well.
References
1. Rattrak. (2010) Monument to Immigrants – Warren, Michigan in Smithsonian Art Inventory Sculptures . Retrieved from https://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM83P4_Monument_to_Immigrants_Warren_Michigan
2. WARREN CITY SQUARE. Retrieved from https://www.smithgroup.com/projects/warren-city-square
3. http://marilynnthomas.com/photo.html
4. https://pixels.com/featured/ballet-dancer-2-leonard-lukomski.html
5. http://warrenhistsoc.org/bunert.htm
