Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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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…
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Who Was Gustav Klimt Inspired By?
Many people know Gustav Klimt as the artist who produced the famous 1907 painting “The Kiss.” The Kiss is the masterpiece of two figures that melt into each other with a hungry embrace. Many artists have been inspired by this artwork and created variations of it. In his early artistic years, Gustav Klimt was inspired…
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Who Is The Vietnamese-American Artist An-My Lê?
I was recently looking at the Milwaukee Public Art Museum; it was interesting to learn they were exhibiting photography from the Vietnamese-American artist known as An-My Le. My curiosity was piqued as I am from Milwaukee, but I live in Hanoi, Vietnam. An-My Le is an American-Vietnamese artist known for her landscape photography that incorporates…
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Why Are Art Movements Important?
If you are interested in studying art, you must understand why art movements continue to be essential to us. Understanding and knowing about art movements helps us learn more about the artists and their paintings. Understanding art movements is crucial not just for the artist but also for anyone interested in art. We can learn…
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How Do Art Movements Begin?
Art movements can affect the way art is viewed during a specific period. There is usually some external force that will trigger an art movement by a group of artists. An art movement usually begins as a specific philosophy, goal, or objective that a group of typical artists have. This could include a standard belief…
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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 To Use The Eraser Tool In Procreate?
Procreate is an excellent tool for all artists to know about and help them with their art. Using the Eraser tool also makes it very easy to erase things. Procreate has a very advanced and easy eraser tool that you can use to erase when using the Procreate app. Even though the tool is relatively…
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Artist Tips – Procreate Ideas and Suggested Uses For The App
I am a massive fan of Procreate as a tool for any artist. Many artists use the Procreate iPad app to produce art, and I find it a great tool to help me be a better artist. Procreate is a digital app that you can use to produce digital art. You can also use it…
