San Antonio Museum of Art

San Antonio Museum of Art is located at 200 West Jones Avenue and is open every day, except Monday. Admission is anywhere from free, for members and children under three, to eight dollars for adults. Suan Antonio Museum of Art first opened its doors to the public in 1981 and since then the museum has grown from seven to fifteen acres. This museum has exceptionally important permanent collections of Western Antiquities, Asian Art, Latin American Art, and contemporary American paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts---each curated by specialists with strong international reputations.

The first piece of work I found interesting was Passing Storm over the Sierra Nevadas, 1870 by Albert Bierstadt (1830-1902). This is a painting of a landscape that immortalized the sublime wilderness of the American West. This painting caught my eye because it looks so real. The contrast with the light and dark in this painting really strikes you, makes you ask, is this a photo? The focal point has to be the bright spot in the sky. This painting is a symmetrical because if you fold it in half its not symmetrical but looks even on both sides. This painting is very peaceful and comfortable. Leaves you with hope, even through the dark cloudy days sunlight can shine through.

The second piece of work I found interesting was Cherub (Querubin) by Artist unknown, Spanish in the 18th century. This is a sculpture of an angle with its arms in the air. It is carved and painted wood with glass eyes. I found it interesting because it is so old yet it is still here. The main color is brown since it is from wood. This sculpture is symmetrical. Kind of reminds me of Atlas in Greek mythology. Put a globe in the angle’s hands and there it is. This work lets off a sense of accomplishment. It is form the 18th century but it is still here. Also gives off a sense of progression since if you look at work from then compared to work from now.