Guide to Art History: San Francisco
Sunday, May 30, 2021
Traveling to California over the summer holiday? Use this as a rough itinerary or simply chose a few to visit. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art...
Art Movements: Abstract Expressionism
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Known as the first influential art movement worldwide to come out of America, the Abstract Expressionist Movement was born in the 1940's. The movement was lead by artists such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Joan...
Specific Work: The Seated Scribe
Monday, May 24, 2021
The Seated Scribe is an Ancient Egyptian sculpture made of limestone. The eyes are inlaid rock crystal and copper. The figure is inscribing onto a roll of papyrus. Scribes played a very significant role the functioning of...
Art News: Keith Haring Mural Saved
Sunday, May 16, 2021
READ THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE HERE A mural in Manhattan was painted by Keith Haring. In 2007, the building that it was attached to was under demolition, and the wall was removed from the site by truck. Thankfully, it was transported...
Art History Terms to Know: Installation
Friday, May 7, 2021
Installation art is famously large and quite confusing to many art viewers. It is defined as immersive, large, and specially designed art for the site. In almost all installation art, there is an interactive piece where the viewer...
Art Movements: The Rococo
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
In the wake of the death of King Louis the XIV, early 18th century France rejected the Baroque's harsh edge and dramatic subject matter, and a new movement rose from the aristocrats of France. Pastel, nature scenes come to popularity...
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