Saturday, May 2, 2015

The Semi-Finals: Bierstadt v. Botticelli!





"Semifinals" designates the Fourth to Seventh Rounds of the Infinite Art Tournament.  This is a Left Bracket Fourth Round Match between Albert Bierstadt (5-1, 51-29, .638) and Sandro Botticelli (3-1, 40-21, .656).  Leaving the Tournament after falling to Bierstadt is Giovanni Bellini (3-2, 35-32, .522).


Albert Bierstadt
1830 - 1902
German-born American







Sandro Botticelli
1445 - 1510
Florentine
  • Beat Colombian Fernando Botero in an amazing come-from-behind victory in Round 1.
  • Made short work of 18th century France's François Boucher in Round 2.
  • Disposed of Aussie Arthur Boyd in Round 3.
  • Lost to Pieter Bruegel in Round 4.








13 comments:

Christine M. said...

Botticelli

Morgan said...

Bierstadt!

DrSchnell said...

Bierstadt!!!!!!!!!!

mrs.5000 said...

Yes, Bierstadt is much to be admired, but always from the same distance. Yes, I still love the swirly vortex painting. But all in all I'm really more the urban humanist--give me a thoughtfully framed annunciation scene and I'm all yours--so I'll land pretty hard on the side of Botticelli.

boonec1974 said...

I'll take Botticelli's glowing people over the glowing landscapes.

pfly said...

Botticelli, yes indeedily.

Michael5000 said...

Botticelli for Linda on the FB feed...

Michael5000 said...

Oh, Botticelli for me.

Michael5000 said...

Susan goes for Botticelli, by mail -- "HARD CHOICE"

Wildrover said...

Abstention - it might seem harsh but there are many artists I prefer to either of these that have already exited the competition...

Candida said...

Botticelli.

UnwiseOwl said...

Beirstadt. Boticelli shall not be forgiven for what he did to our boy Boyd.

Nichim said...

Bierstadt.