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What Is The Cultural Significance Of Abstract Expressionism Art?
One of the art movements that really change the way art was produced was Abstract Expressionism. The artist in this art movement changed how art was expressed and viewed. The cultural significance of abstract expressionism art is it was a forerunner for the cultural changes that took place in the United States in the 1950s…
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What Is A Japanese Woodblock Print?
I am fascinated by Japanese Woodblock prints. It is so amazing how the Japanese woodblock artists execute their art using this woodblock technique. A Japanese woodblock print is, as the name implies, a print that is made by using carved woodblock and applying ink on the woodblocks to print a design on paper. The…
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How Do I Get My Artwork Noticed? 9 Ways To Promote Your Artwork
Learning to promote yourself and get your artwork noticed can be challenging. For many artists, this is the hardest part of the art business. You can promote your artwork and get your artwork noticed by looking at 9 key ideas such as 1) build a strong art portfolio, 2)build a website to show your art,…
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What Is Branding? Why Is Branding Important For Your Art Business?
Branding is one of those things within the art business that many artists are not sure whether it is important. Some artists may feel like their artwork should speak for itself without putting too much effort into branding their art business. Branding your art business is defined as a name, term, design, symbol, or other…
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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?
A unique art movement is the minimalism 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 use limit their use of lines, shapes, and colors in their art. The artwork had no trace of the…
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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?
For many, when they look at Chinese and Japanese art, they may think they are the same. 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 major role in…
