Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and so is the beauty and value of art. In the olden days, before the communications revolution, it was a few assorted experts, art critics and art galleries that decided what was art and how desirable it was. Anyone who did not have access to those experts [...]
Posted on on April 11th, 2010 in
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Undoubtedly, the first Christian art – or “God art” – appeared during or shortly after Jesus’ life here on earth. Indeed, paintings from around 70 A.D. still exist. Over the past two decades, Christian themes in contemporary art have enjoyed a renaissance as artists have sought to express their spirituality and religiosity through their paintings. [...]
Posted on on March 12th, 2010 in
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Art is defined in the Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary Tenth Addition as skill acquired by experience, study or observation. In other words art can be described as seen through the eyes of the beholder. Many forms of art have appeared over the years and newer more abstract art of modern days is often described as [...]
Posted on on March 1st, 2010 in
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There are literally thousands of art galleries all over the world. Almost every city has an art gallery but there are some art galleries that are known all around the world. People will travel across the world just to see some of these famous art galleries and the master pieces that they house inside.
Probably [...]
Posted on on February 4th, 2010 in
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Contemporary art
Contemporary art can be defined variously as art produced at this present point in time or art produced since World War II. The definition of the word contemporary would support the first view, but museums of contemporary art commonly define their collections as consisting of art produced since World War II.
Contemporary [...]
Posted on on December 12th, 2009 in
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Nature has a way of soothing people and making them connect with their inner selves. Perhaps that is why landscape paintings are so popular. Beautiful flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, deserts and greenery all over nature֒s wonders are the best muse an artist can get to be inspired.
However capturing the beauty of an [...]
Posted on on November 8th, 2009 in
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Despite the many styles and movements in 20th century art, from Minimalism to Dada to Abstract Expressionism, the realistic portrayal of the subject always seemed to be hovering in the shadows, an ever-present constant in the history of art. And as the 21th century begins, Realism is set to move to the forefront once again. [...]
Posted on on September 28th, 2009 in
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Abstract art or, abstractionism, is one of the most prestigious in contemporary art. Through extra-ordinary combinations of shapes and various colours it meant to inspire and to develop higher consciousness and understanding in people. Abstract art is popular today, especially among the elite and spiritual people.
Masters of abstract paintings were such famous painters as [...]
Posted on on September 1st, 2009 in
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If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to add style to your home, you mat want to consider contemporary art prints. By hanging these prints of your favorite images and paintings, you can not only add color to your favorite rooms, but also add a focal point for those who enter the room. With contemporary [...]
Posted on on August 13th, 2009 in
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Art on the Internet is the cultural reproduction of artistic merit, where the internet primarily serves as a medium for the artists to display their work. An Online art gallery may seem to be an analogy to video art or something akin, but there is a major line of distinction between the two, as video [...]
Posted on on July 7th, 2009 in
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