Cincinnati Art Museum

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I am going to merge two different visits to the Cincinnati Art Museum into one blog post as they were distinct and well, I have been to this museum a LOT.  

 I went a few weeks ago to visit the new exhibit, Make Way for Ducklings: The Art of Robert McCloskey.  Robert McCloskey was a Cincinnati writer and artist for won multiple Caldecott medals and honors.  He often drew on experiences and local stories for the basis for his children's books.  Growing up, we used to read Make Way for Ducklings, which won the Caldecott based on the story of ducks in Boston Commons.  I love seeing how the sketches develop into the final illustration.  They evolve similarly to how a powerpoint deck evolves.  Tweaks here and there with sometimes a massive overhaul.  It was interesting to see how they changes the pictures to make them more engaging for the audience.  The versions comparing color vs. black and white also were interesting to see the emphasis and changes to the design.




     
He also did paintings outside of book illustrations, including some inspired by his time in Maine.  


I then returned today for the last weekend of the Terracotta Army.  It has sold out.  It was definitely busier than the first time I went!  It was great to see them again.  The detail is so remarkable.  I continue to be obsessed with the hair and heads.  



All the details were thought about and the back and sides of the statues were not forgotten.  

 A few more of my favorites:



They are headed back to China tomorrow and will not be seen in the US for the rest of the year.  

 Time in museum: 30 minutes & 30 minutes
Times visited: 8&9
Overall: B+
Location: 953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

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