Category: Great Art & Artists
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What Is A Japanese Woodblock Print? Meaning, Process, History
I am fascinated by Japanese Woodblock prints. It is 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 Japanese…
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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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Who Is The Cambodian Artist Sopheap Pich?
Occasionally, you come across an artist living in a Third World country and producing truly world-class and noteworthy art. This is how I felt when I saw the natural materials-inspired artwork and sculptures of the Cambodian artist Sopheap Pich. Sopheap Pich was born in Battambang, Cambodia. After the bloody Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia ended,…
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Who Is the Japanese Woodblock Print Artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi?
Recently, I have become very fascinated with the Japanese art style of ukiyo-e woodblock prints. When I look at these woodblock prints and many of the colors and designs used, I am fascinated by how many of these prints are on trend today. Utagawa Kuniyoshi is one of the great artists of this Japanese art…
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How Do You Identify A Japanese Artist’s Signature on Woodblock Prints?
In a Japanese woodblock print, it can be challenging to identify where the artist’s signature is on the print. This is because there are so many variations in where the signature can be located on a print. The signature on a Japanese woodblock print is the Japanese characters above or near the red artistic seal…
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Who Is The American Artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956)?
Paul Jackson Pollock was an American painter and also a major figure in the abstract art movement. He was widely known for his technique of pouring and splashing liquid household paints onto a canvas. Jackson Pollock is considered by some to be one of the most brilliant American abstract expressionist artists that ever lived. Others…
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40 Inspiring Quotes from the American Artist Georgia O’Keeffe
One of my all-time favorite artists is Georgia O’Keeffe. If you need a bit of inspiration about your art, life, or just general wisdom, Georgia O’Keeffe has it all for you. I find all her words very inspiring. Not only is Georgia O’Keeffe an amazing artist but she also has a lot of great things…
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40 Inspiring Quotes From the Artist Pablo Picasso
One of the most famous artists of all time is no doubt the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. Pablo Picasso was not only an amazing artist but he also left us as a legacy of his many quotations. The Spanish artist Pablo Picasso lived a very long life. During his lifetime he gave us many inspiring…
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Who Is The Swedish Artist Anders Zorn (1860-1920)?
Anders Leonard Zorn is one of Sweden’s more famous artists. He was a very prolific artist who left us with a great legacy of his art. Anders Zorn, born in Mora, Sweden, is one of Sweden’s most celebrated and essential artists. He gained international acclaim and success as a painter, sculptor, and etcher. He is…