The term "foreshortening" refers to a subject or object in a piece of art that is placed close to the viewer and recedes. This creates a shortened perspective. For example, Christ, the main figure, above, is...
The art term "Momentum Mori" has been used for many years and is used to describe reminders of death in art. Saint Jerome Writing by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio is a classic example of momentum...
While Nashville is known for country music, I was surprised to find the size of it's art scene. As with almost any other city or community, Nashville has well-known art attractions and some that can be very easily overlooked. ...
This mix up can be quite confusing, but is any art aficionado's nightmare. While it is a very easy and common mistake to make, it is also an easy fix. So here we go. Did this help? Are there any other terms you think...
If you are like me, you read the news a lot. I read the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. While there are so many art news sources, it is possible to find art news on these platforms. See the video below to...
Last night (November 6, 2020) was Virtual Teens Take the Met, given by the Metropolitan Museum of Art along with many partnerships. This was my first year attending. I thoroughly enjoyed every session that I went to. ...
