Author: Anita Louise Hummel
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Why is Pantone’s Color Of The Year Important For Every Artist?
Each year Pantone will set what they see as a color of the years. Many artists may wonder why the color of the year matters? Or why should I, as an artist, even care about it? Pantone’s color of the year is important for every artist to understand because it shows the trend direction of…
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What Are The Main Characteristics Of Minimalism Art?
The minimalist art movement is a unique art movement. I have always loved the ingenuity and yet the simplicity of minimalism art. Minimalism art started in New York City in the 1960s. The minimalist artist would limit their use of lines, shapes, and colors in their art. The artwork had no trace of the artist’s…
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What Does Conceptual Art Mean? The Conceptual Art Movement
The 1960s saw many different creative art movements emerge on the world art scene. One of these art movements that emerged from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s is the Conceptual Art Movement. Conceptual art uses whatever materials, techniques, or form that the artist feels is most appropriate for the artist to get their artistic ideas across.…
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Why Are Oil Paints Preferred When It Comes to Painting?
When I started painting, I started using oil paints. I have tried some other kinds of paints, but find I prefer to use oil paints. Many artists prefer oil paints as they are a classic art medium. Oil paints also offer rich, lush colors; oil paints are versatile and have a slow drying time. Oil…
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What Is The Main Difference Between Japanese and Chinese Art?
Many may think they are the same when they look at Chinese and Japanese art. But the truth is that there are distinct differences between both Japanese and Chinese art. The main differences between Japanese and Chinese art include the materials used and how they were executed. Religion played a significant role in influencing both…
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What Type Of Artist Is Andy Warhol?
One of my favorite art movements is Pop Art. One of my favorite American artists is the iconic artist Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol is a Pop Artist and one of the Pop Art Movement’s significant figures. Andy Warhol’s artwork explored the relationship between what is known as the mass popular cultures of his day and…
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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…