Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Art and History – Understanding Art, Our History, And Past
There are so many great things that we can learn through studying art and history. Art is an excellent way to understand the past and those who have gone before us. When we study art, it helps us understand and gives us clues to the past. As we see what the artist has painted, we…
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Why Is Van Gogh Considered Such A Great Artist?
Vincent van Gogh is probably one of the most talked-about artists. He is someone that most people have heard about his name. Many things make Vincent Van Gogh unique and great as an artist. He had a great way to use color in his art, but more than that, he was an artist who set…
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Grandma Moses Sold Her First Painting At Age 79 – And Other Facts
When I started painting, I was worried that I was starting at an age older than most. My mother pointed out that Grandma Moses was old when she began painting. Grandma Moses started painting at the age of 78 and sold her first paintings at 79. She lived to be 101 years old, and throughout…
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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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Difference Between Conceptual Art and Other Art Movements
When people look at conceptual art, they can tell this art movement is different from many other art movements. Conceptual art marks a change in art movements. Conceptual art is different from other art movements because Conceptual art is about the idea or process and not the finished art piece itself. This is what makes…
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What Does Japonisme Mean?
When we speak about European art, we also need to talk about Japanese art’s influence on European and Western art. Many artists have been influenced by Japanese art. The term Japonisme is about the influence of Japanese art on European culture and arts. Most notably, Japanese woodblock prints influenced the Impression art movement. The Japanese…
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Characteristics of Japanese Ukiyo-e Woodblock Prints
The Japanese woodblock prints, also known as the Ukiyo-e period of Japanese woodblock print production, are from the 1670s to the 1900s. The name Ukiyo-e means “pictures of the floating world.” Japanese woodblock prints were produced to have a mass appeal to the Japanese audience. There are a lot of characteristics in Japanese woodblock print,…
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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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What Art Movements Emerged From the New York School?
The New York School of Artists has participated in creating contemporary art from the early 1940s in and around New York City. The New York School marked a shift when the art world’s center moved from Europe to the United States. One of the major movements that emerged from the New York school was Abstract…
