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Why Was The City Of Pompeii Important To Study Roman Art?
At about noon on August 24, 79 CE, a massive eruption on Mount Vesuvius showered volcanic debris over Pompeii, Italy. Buildings were destroyed, and the city’s population was crushed, fixated, and buried under a blanket of ash and volcanic pumice. The City of Pompeii is essential for studying and understanding Roman art as it gives…
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120 Inspiring Quotes About Art, Life, And Living
Art is all around us and an essential part of our lives, history, and living. We are blessed to have many great artists and others who have given us inspiring quotes to remember about art, life, and living. Art inspires us, and the artist and their wisdom can help us all in our lives. We…
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Is Communism Good For The Arts?
I have lived and worked in Communist and Socialist countries (China and Vietnam). It has always fascinated me how Communism and creative art do not always go hand-in-hand. Communism is not usually suitable for art; living under Communism is difficult for many artists. Art in a communist society should usually have a purpose and way…
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Meaning Of “Art Speaks Where Words Are Unable To Explain”
A saying says, ” Art speaks where words are unable to explain.” In other words, Art can visually communicate things that the spoken or written word cannot. “Art speaks where words are unable to explain” means that words, even though very powerful and profound, are not always able to convey the message as art can…
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Why Do People Say, “Life Is Like Drawing Without An Eraser?”
There is a saying that life is equated to art. Life is like an artist trying to draw without an eraser to correct mistakes. When an artist draws something by mistake, the artist can use an eraser and erase their mistakes. But in life, when we make a mistake, we can not erase those mistakes;…
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What is Art? What Does Art Mean To You?
Art is one of those disciplines that people wonder what art means and if art and viewing and understanding art should matter. In other words, is art important? Art is about human creative skills and imagination that come out in a creative visual form; art such as painting, sculpturing, and photography are all visual art…
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What Are The Most Beautiful Pieces Of Art In The World?
Art is one of the most subjective things in the world; what one person loves, another person may hate. To look at what we consider to be the most beautiful pieces of art in the world, we also look at the most famous paintings. Notable artists paint so many beautiful pieces of art. We have…
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Differences Between Leonardo da Vinci And Pablo Picasso
Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso are two of the most famous painters globally. They are both considered to be very influential artists. Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso lived in entirely different times; their artwork is also very different. Both are considered artistic geniuses who influenced art movements and were essential artists during the…
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Early Renaissance Vs. High Renaissance Art Explained
The Renaissance period art is considered one of the most essential art periods. Renaissance Art was known to be a time of “rebirth.” Early Renaissance and High Renaissance are both periods of the art of the Renaissance era. The entire Renaissance era shared a lot of the same characteristics. The High Renaissance was dominated by…
