The differences between fine arts and crafts can be confusing. The lines between both of these terms have become more blurred over time. Fine art is a broad term that encompasses many art forms, from the visual to the written word. Dance, music, theatre, painting, writing, poetry, and sculpture are all under the fine art…
There are so many great things that we can learn through studying art and history. Art is an excellent way to understand the past and those who have gone before us. When we study art, it helps us understand and gives us clues to the past. As we see what the artist has painted, we…
When people look at conceptual art, they can tell this art movement is different from many other art movements. Conceptual art marks a change in art movements. Conceptual art is different from other art movements because Conceptual art is about the idea or process and not the finished art piece itself. This is what makes…
The New York School of Artists has participated in creating contemporary art from the early 1940s in and around New York City. The New York School marked a shift when the art world’s center moved from Europe to the United States. One of the major movements that emerged from the New York school was Abstract…
If you are interested in studying art, you must understand why art movements continue to be essential to us. Understanding and knowing about art movements helps us learn more about the artists and their paintings. Understanding art movements is crucial not just for the artist but also for anyone interested in art. We can learn…
Art movements can affect the way art is viewed during a specific period. There is usually some external force that will trigger an art movement by a group of artists. An art movement usually begins as a specific philosophy, goal, or objective that a group of typical artists have. This could include a standard belief…
History and art go hand-in-hand. Historical events affect the culture, politics, and arts of the day. World War 1 or the Great War of 1914- 1918, is such an example. Many of the art movements after World War 1 came about as a direct protest about the devastation and loss of human life in the…
Sometimes it can be unclear when people use the words modern art and contemporary art. To some, they seem to be the same, yet they are not the same art movements. Modern Art is defined as art created between 1880 and the 1970s. Contemporary Art is the art created from the 1970s until today. These…
The similarities and differences in Expressionism and Impressionism art movements can sometimes be confusing. Many people think they are the same art movement but are quite different. The Impressionism and Expressionism art movements started in Europe, but the Impressionism movement started before the Expression art movement. Each movement has different looks of art, which are…
Abstract Expressionism was one of the art movements that really changed the way art was produced. The artists in this art movement changed how art was expressed and viewed. The cultural significance of abstract expressionism art is that it was a forerunner for the cultural changes in the United States in the 1950s and 1960s.…