Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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What Is Pop Art In Simple Terms?
One of my favorite art forms has always been pop art. Maybe it’s because use images and objects that are familiar. Pop Art uses imagery from advertising, comic books, and other mass-produced cultural objects. Pop Art was seen as a reaction to the Abstract Expressionism art movement. Pop Artists would purposefully use familiar mass culture…
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What Are The Key Characteristics of Op Art?
Op Art is a type of artwork that most people have seen. Many people may not even realize that Op Art is considered an art movement. Op Art, also known as Optical art, is a visual art about using optical illusions. The art will give the viewers an impression that the objects are larger, smaller,…
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What Are The Major Periods In Western Art History?
When I look at the major periods of Western Art History, the one thing that stands out is that artists have been creating art for a long time. Western Artists have been creating art for literally thousands and thousands of years. The major Western art history periods are defined as Prehistoric Art, Ancient Art, Medieval…
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What Are The Ancient Western Classical Arts? A Quick Guide
Many people can be confused about what the ancient Western classical arts meant. I know that I have also been confused by what period the Western classical arts covered. The Ancient Western Classical arts cover three main art periods: Minoan Art, Ancient Greek Art, and Ancient Roman Art. Though these arts are similar, they are…
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Who Is The Cambodian Artist Sopheap Pich?
Occasionally, you come across an artist living in a Third World country and producing truly world-class and noteworthy art. This is how I felt when I saw the natural materials-inspired artwork and sculptures of the Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich. Sopheap Pich was born in Battambang, Cambodia. After the bloody Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia ended,…
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Do Artists Still Need Art Galleries In This Age Of The Internet?
Many artists may ask themselves that “do I really need to sell my work in an art gallery in this age of the Internet?” Many artists may never sell their art in an art gallery, but other artists may only sell their art in an art gallery. Art galleries are still relevant places for artists…
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Who Is the Japanese Woodblock Print Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi?
Recently, I have become very fascinated with the Japanese art style of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. When I look at these woodblock prints and many of the colors and designs used, I am fascinated by how many of these prints are on trend today. Utagawa Kuniyoshi is one of the great artists of this Japanese art…
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How Do You Identify A Japanese Artist’s Signature on Woodblock Prints?
In a Japanese woodblock print, it can be challenging to identify where the artist’s signature is on the print. This is because there are so many variations in where the signature can be located on a print. The signature on a Japanese woodblock print is the Japanese characters above or near the red artistic seal…
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Who Is The American Artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)?
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and also a major figure in the abstract art movement. He was widely known for his technique of pouring and splashing liquid household paints onto a canvas. Jackson Pollock is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant American abstract expressionist artists that ever lived. Others…
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40 Inspiring Quotes from the American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe
One of my all-time favorite artists is Georgia O’Keeffe. If you need a bit of inspiration about your art, life, or just general wisdom, Georgia O’Keeffe has it all for you. I find all her words very inspiring. Not only is Georgia O’Keeffe an amazing artist but she also has a lot of great things…