David Lynch, Norman Rockwell, and American Darkness
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The Art of the Post: The Norman Rockwell Museum Goes MAD
MAD magazine joyfully ridiculed American culture, but now a distinguished museum has launched the first definitive exhibition of art from MAD, called – what else – “What, Me Worry?”
News of the Week: Jeopardy! Questions, L.A. Landmarks, and How Much Is Norman Rockwell’s Chair Worth?
In the news of the week ending May 31, 2024, are planes for pooches, leprous armadillos, and a chair that costs an arm and a leg.
The Art of the Post: See a Side of Norman Rockwell You Might Have Missed
The Norman Rockwell Museum offers a unique opportunity to fully appreciate Rockwell’s attention to detail and commitment to his craft.
The Art of the Post: The Woman Who Almost Replaced Norman Rockwell
Sarah Stilwell-Weber was the Post’s first choice for its cover artist.
News of the Week: Andy Warhol, Supermarket Etiquette, and Norman Rockwell’s First Post Cover
In the news for the week ending May 13, 2022, are an expensive painting, an unlucky day, a lunar eclipse, a supermarket debate, and more.
Norman Rockwell Visits a Country School
In this feature from 1946, Norman Rockwell illustrated scenes from a one-room school house in Carroll County, Georgia.
50 Years Ago: The Post Visits Norman Rockwell
When the Post resumed publishing in 1971, they knew there was only one person who belonged on the cover.
Norman Rockwell Visits a Country Editor
In this feature from 1946, Norman Rockwell illustrated the detailed inner workings of a small-town weekly paper.
Norman Rockwell Paints America at the Polls
In 1944, Norman Rockwell created a series of illustrations that depicted one man’s decision making process on election day.
Post Artists: George Hughes, Norman Rockwell’s Anti-Muse
Artist George Hughes painted evocative images of middle-class, suburban life. He also acted as a sounding board for Norman Rockwell, who often did the exact opposite of what Hughes suggested.
The Art of the Post: Norman Rockwell’s Most Important Art Lesson
Early in his career, Norman Rockwell learned an important lesson from his idol, J.C. Leyendecker, and that’s why people still remember and admire Rockwell’s work today.
News of the Week: October Thoughts, Deadline Artists, and Norman Rockwell’s Oatmeal Cookies
In the news for the week ending October 11, 2019, are the amazing joys of autumn, shelves full of cookbooks, little bags of bourbon, and much more.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 6 — Rockwell’s Gift for Design
If you want to appreciate the artistic side of Rockwell’s work, pay attention to his designs.
How to Look at a Norman Rockwell Picture: Part 5 — Light and Color
If you want to appreciate the artistic side of Rockwell’s work, look for the ways in which his paintings celebrate the qualities of light.