The Renaissance period was revolutionary not only in terms of artistry but also in terms of the subject matter that could be explored. During this era, both stylistic and symbolic techniques became more sophisticated and prominent, with artists attempting to break boundaries and go beyond the traditional models of religious works. One of the significant…
Anyone who studies art will soon learn that one of the most important eras of art was the Renaissance era. This era continues to play an essential role in art today. The Renaissance era of art was a time when there was a rebirth in art, culture, and knowledge. The Renaissance is essential because many…
Abstract Expressionism continues to be a modern art movement. Many Abstract Expressionism paintings continue to sell for a record number of dollars. Abstract Expressionism is a term applied to the art developed by American painters in the 1940s and 50s. It is associated with the New York School art movement, which signified a change in…
Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism are two important yet very different art movements. The art movements are in some ways related to each other. Pop art is an art movement that started in the United Kingdom and the United States. Pop Art was, to some extent, a reaction to Abstract Expressionism art. Pop art emerged…
Many people look at abstract art and wonder whether abstract art is art or is it just the artist throwing paint on the canvas. Or what is a significant feature or characteristic that Abstract Expressionism art is not? Abstract Expressionism is not about realism. The Abstract Expressionist artist did not try to paint a realistic…
Many want to understand if abstract art, particularly Abstract Expressionism, which does not seem to represent anything, is considered art. It was a misconception in many fields that abstract art is not art. The truth is that abstract art is great because it is part of your experience with the art that makes Abstract art…
You cannot look at world history without looking at the Renaissance as an essential part of world history; the Renaissance period was a time of rebirth and a period that changed the world forever. An essential characteristic of the Renaissance was Renaissance humanism. Renaissance humanism was a movement that started in the 14th century and…
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…
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…