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The Role of Shintoism in Art During Edo Period Japan
This article explores the role of nature within Shintoism in regards to artworks from Japan's Edo Period.
Five Valuable Paintings Discovered (Allegedly)
Every once in a while, priceless artworks turn up in unexpected places.
10 Intriguing Facts About Famous Paintings
Discover fascinating facts and backstories about some of the most renowned and famous paintings of all time.
The Turnip Prize for “Crap Art”
Many people have trouble appreciating modern art. Many people believe that modern art is not art at all, but just a trick of an artist's confidence and insistence that what they're doing is art. Where do you fall in this debate?
How the Arts and Crafts Movement Rebelled Against the Machine Age
This article looks at the Arts and Crafts movement and its rebellion against the Machine Age.
In What Ways Did Renaissance Art Incorporate Both Christian and Classical Themes?
Delve into the world of Sandro Botticelli and other renaissance artists as we explore the way Christian and classical themes influenced Renaissance artists.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Alexa Wilding
Discover the life account of Pre-Raphaelite art model Alexa Wilding, whose timeless beauty, graceful nature, and prim demeanor inspired one of the most famous artists of the Victorian era.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Elizabeth Siddal
Discover Pre-Raphaelite art model Elizabeth Siddal, a haunting beauty whose wistful allure captured the heart of one of the most famous artists of the Victorian era.
The Pre-Raphaelite Artist: Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Discover the life account of the acclaimed Pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, renowned for his illustrious paintings of androgynous and often voluptuous muses who exemplified his ideal of feminine beauty.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Jane Burden Morris
Discover the life account of Victorian English art model Jane Burden Morris, whose androgenous and brooding features catapulted her as one of the most beautiful and celebrated muses of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Annie Miller
Discover the life account of English Pre-Raphaelite art model Annie Miller, whose vivacious free spirit and enticing face captured the fascination of Victorian England despite her scandalous disrepute.
The Art of Botanicals and My Contribution
Botanical art has been around for thousands of years, as long as people have wanted to find and save certain species of plants for medicinal and scientific use. It has become beautiful and decorative as well as useful.
The Mystery of Juan Luna’s "Cursed" Painting
The story of the enigmatic painting of Juan Luna, which is rumored to be cursed.
Warli: The Impression of Tribal Culture
Warli artwork is the depiction of the life of the Warli tribe. Here's a beginner's guide to the history and development of this beautiful art.
Who Were the Founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood?
Discover the founders of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, three young men destined for artistic greatness who formed a tight circle of friends sharing artistic passions centered on painting and poetry.
Top 8 Banksy Artworks and Exhibitions
Let’s look at a countdown list of graffiti urban art aficionados might consider the top eight Banksy artworks ever exhibited.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Fanny Antwistle Eaton
Discover the courageous life of Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Antwistle Eaton, whose beautiful Caribbean features would come to inspire some of the most famous artists of the Victorian Era.
George Hunt: The Picasso of Memphis
George Hunt was one of the most prominent artists fostered in the South. He was heavily influenced by Pablo Picasso. Learn more about his life and legacy in this article.
10 Art Forms of India That Have Survived Generations
This article will take a brief look at 10 different art forms and styles in India that have survived through time. Read about and see images of paintings, scrolls, block prints, and more.
Charles Criner: The Heart and Soul of His Lithography Art
Charles Criner, artist-in-residence at Houston's Printing Museum, creates beautiful original artwork, educates people about creating lithographs, and shares wisdom and experience from his personal life. Learn his story here.
The 10 Best Postmodern Art Installations of 2019
Are you a fan of postmodern art? Reflecting on postmodern installations of recent years? This article lists 10 of the best postmodern art installations of 2019. It also discusses the principles of postmodern art and listing a variety of art installation types.
Katy Contemporary Art Museum
The Katy Contemporary Art Museum in Katy was the 1st of its kind in Fort Bend County. See photos here. Currently closed, the hope is to build a new museum.
The 37 Greatest Works of Conceptual Art
This article proposes a list of the 37 best works of conceptual art. Descriptions of each piece and short biographies of each artist are also included.
The Trail of Art in the Houston Heights
The Trail of Art on Heights Boulevard in Houston, Texas features a number of breathtaking sculptures from a variety of visual artists. See photos of the sculptures here and learn about the artists that create them.
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: Nine Masterpiece Paintings
View nine masterpiece paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and learn something about the expanding museum campus and more.
Charles Criner's Art: The Meaning of Cotton Picking
Artist Charles Criner has created a series of lithographs and paintings regarding the subject of cotton picking. View some of his creations and learn their meaning.
"The Bonaventure Pine" by Paul Signac: Pointillism Art
See a photo of "The Bonaventure Pine" painting by Paul Signac. Learn about the tree, Pointillism art, the artist, and contemporary artists of that time, and view more examples of his work.
The Early Life and Work of Texas Artist Charles Criner
This article discusses the life and work of Charles Criner, the Artist-in-Residence at the Printing Museum in Houston, Texas. Also included is a description and analysis of one of his most acclaimed paintings titled "Man Coming Out of the Water."
Legendary Artist and Illustrator: Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell is a legendary illustrator remembered for his work in the Saturday Evening Post. He provided beloved portraits of America and Americans that are considered part of the American tradition.
Charles Criner Cartoons: The Fascinating Story Behind Them
Artist Charles Criner drew cartoons at an early age. It served him well during his Army days and beyond. He worked for both The Houston Post and The Houston Chronicle newspapers in Houston as a cartoonist. He now works at The Printing Museum in Houston as the resident artist.
Art and Environment: Cristo's Umbrella Project
On October 9, 1991, the artist Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude simultaneously opened 3,100 umbrellas placed between two sites in California and Japan. Learn the story of that project.
Hmong Story Clothes Deciphered
I had long seen this beautiful quilt hanging in the Fresno Adult Education foyer and wondered about it. I did some checking and talked with a few people before finding out about a unique textile art form made by the Hmong people. Here is what I uncovered.
The Pre-Raphaelite Art Model: Fanny Cornforth
Discover a fascinating life account of English Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Cornforth whose questionable reputation and voluptuous titan-haired beauty remain forever emboldened on an artist’s canvas.
Joseph Wright of Derby: A Painter With a Scientific Turn of Mind
Joseph Wright (1734-97) spent much of his life in his birth town of Derby and is thus often referred to as “Joseph Wright of Derby”. He was an original painter who is generally renowned for his paintings that used science and industry for their subjects. He was also a noted portraitist.
Caravaggio: An Italian Artist With a Violent Streak
Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most extraordinary characters in the history of art. His fiery temper and wild behaviour led to a sometimes tempestuous life, and this violence was reflected in his paintings. His treatment of light added to their drama.
A Visit With the Terracotta Army
The Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor is an incredible museum exhibit. Despite their stunning visual appearance, being in the presence of their almost unbelievable story is the real reason you should visit them if you have the chance.
The Classical Landscapes of Claude Lorrain
Claude Lorrain was a 17th century French artist who specialized in large-scale landscapes that incorporated scenes from the Bible or mythology
The Art of Samuel Bak
Samuel Bak is a Holocaust survivor, whose canvas paintings encompass the artist's life history. Though not a household name, the paintings of Bak are represented in many important collections around the world.
90 Greatest Paintings of Modern Art
This article suggests the 90 best paintings of modern art. Biographies for the artists are provided as well as photos of their paintings. The different styles of modern art are also explained: Expressionism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Pop Art, Dada, Futurism, post-Impressionism and Fauvism.
The Development of Early Christian Art
An overview of the origins and evolution of Christian art from its onset to the end of the 9th century.
General Characteristics of the Baroque Period Music
Europe had an incredible "face lift" in the arts between the years 1600 and 1750. Everything from architecture, painting, sculpture, and music changed dramatically in both looks and sound. Read on to learn about general characteristics of the Baroque period music.
The Relevance of Sandro Botticelli's Biography and Ethnicity in Interpreting His Art Work
Examinations on various artworks show that the painter and the painting have an intimate and important connection. This gives a reason as to why understanding the biography and ethnicity of an artist is important in interpreting his artwork.
Dread Scott’s “What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?” and Art Censorship
Dread Scott’s work, “What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?” sparked much controversy about whether "desecrating" the US flag in the name of art is protected under free speech.
Vincent van Gogh's "The Poet's Garden": A Set of Four Paintings
Painter van Gogh created this series to decorate the walls of the bedroom of his painter/poet friend, Paul Gaugin. The friendship did not endure, but the paintings do.
Lighting in Edward Hopper’s 1940 Painting, Gas
I reflect on the lighting depicted in Edward Hopper's painting Gas, from 1940.
Show Your True Colors: A Guide to Bi Pride Symbols
There are many different symbols representing bi pride and bisexual visibility that you may encounter at LGBT+ Pride events.
The Unicorn Tapestries Order
The Unicorn Tapestries are a set of seven historical art pieces that tell a story of a mythical beast. The collection is housed at The Cloisters museum in New York City, but a reproduction is hanging at the Stirling Castle in Scotland.
Geometric Mouse X Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg in Houston, Texas
Geometric Mouse X Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg is a public art sculpture located in downtown Houston.
Five Incredible Artists of the Lowbrow Art Movement
Read on to learn about the incredible art of Johantan Saiz, China Haul, Todd Schorr, Natalia Fabia, Casper Kang, and Mike Davis. All of these artists were part of the lowbrow art movement. Here's what you need to know about this significant movement!
Military Aircraft Artwork
Artwork on military aircraft has been around since the beginning of military aviation. Artwork for fun has on occasion become heraldry and in at least one case took on a practical purpose. As with all art forms sometimes it was censored.