All About Art & Art Terms
Discover our blog content centered around the subject of art, including in-depth explanations of key art terminology.
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What Is The Difference Between Fine Arts and Visual Arts?
Fine art and visual arts are two terms that are used interchangeably. There can be confusion about what they each mean and what is different. Fine art is a broad term used to describe many different types of art; one of the arts under the umbrella of fine art is visual arts. Fine arts can…
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What Is The Difference Between Shape And Form In Art?
Shape and form are two words that are used interchangeably in art. They may seem like the same thing, but they are not. The word shape mainly refers to flat, simple 2-D drawings; the shape of a 2-D drawing would have a length and width. A form is more complex and is 3-D, such as…
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Where Did Art Come From?
The more you study art, the more you learn about yourself, cultures, and people who have gone before you. Art has been around for thousands of years. Many historians believe art started first in Africa; many ancient forms of art have been found worldwide. Cavemen art is one of the earliest forms of art. Many…
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Why Is The Louvre Called The Louvre?
The Louvre in Paris, France, is probably the most famous museum globally. Though they have millions of visitors annually, the name Louvre is a mystery to many. The origins of the name Louvre are somewhat disputed. There are four main reasons for where historians think the name of the Louvre came from. None of these…
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How Do Art Museums Get Their Art? 4 Different Ways Explained
You may be amazed to see all these beautiful paintings and artwork when you go into an art museum. If you are like me, you may wonder how they can obtain all their art. Museums obtain their works of art through a gift, bequest, loan, or artwork purchase. Museums need to acquire artwork through planning…
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How Do Museums Buy Art From Private Collectors?
When you go to an Art Museum and see all the incredible art displayed, many people wonder how a museum gets all this art. Do they buy it from private collections? The art museums will purchase art with an art council working together with the art museum curators to decide what should be bought and…
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Visual Elements and Design Principles of Contemporary Art Explained
One of the important things about art is how the viewer experiences the art. Good artwork creates emotions and feelings for the viewer. When looking at contemporary art, the visual elements and principles of art and designs should be understood to help the viewer fully understand and immerse themselves in the art. By understanding these…
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Is Art An Natural Gift, Or Can Anyone Be Good At Art If They Practice?
Many people ask, if great artists are just born that way, or are they great because of practice, education, and hard work? Most artists have some natural gift or desire to be an artist. But it is through their education, hard work, practice, and association with other artists that make all the difference. Having a…
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How Does Art Benefit Human Society?
I received an email from someone who had read my blog, and they told me that they were a medical student, but they wanted to learn more about art. I was pleased to hear this because knowledge of art and art history can help to benefit everyone. There are many ways that art can help…
