Bringing Order to Chaos: Geometric Art
21Oct
24Oct
Modern Surrealism: Exploring Contemporary Surrealist Artists
Surrealism is an art movement characterized by the use of dreamlike and fantastical elements. Many surrealist paintings feature imaginary landscapes or the juxtaposition of contrasting elements. When most people think of surrealism, the first artist that comes to mind is Salvador Dalí. He is often thought of as the most famous surrealist artist with his […]
26Jan
What is Organic Abstract Art?
Abstract art is a term used to describe art that is based on a concept distanced from visual references in the real world. This gives the artists free reign to express their creativity any way they feel inspired to. Organic abstract art is a subgenre that is depicted as rounded, abstract shapes inspired by those […]
11May
An Exploration of Still Life Art
Still life is an age-old genre of art that has evolved over time. While the earliest still life art has come from ancient Egypt, this style of art grew in popularity in the Netherlands in the 16th century. The term still life actually comes from the Dutch word stilleven. This style of art involves depictions […]
11Dec
People and Portraits
No Fog Today by Irene Raspollini Portraiture is one of the oldest art forms. It began nearly 5000 years ago, when the only way to record someone’s appearance was through drawn portraits. Portrait painting was originally common amongst rulers or people from the upper classes. However, over the years portraiture has become more widely […]