What is Art Deco Style?
January 17, 2020
Born from the intersection of the ancient Egyptians and Aztecs and industrial design, Art Deco is a movement of symmetry, geometry, and modernity.
Art Movements
Arne Jacobsen: Modern Designer and Architect
September 17, 2019
From his inventive Egg Chair to cutting-edge architecture, Arne Jacobsen was a modern designer whose work captivated the world in the mid-20th century.
Postmodern Architecture: Characteristics and Prominent Buildings
September 16, 2019
Known for unusual use of color, asymmetry, and humor to create structures that astound, Postmodern architecture is daring, yet difficult to define.
What Does Sustainability Mean for the Art World?
September 11, 2019
With a global shift toward sustainable practice, learn how artists, design schools and other industries are looking to sustainability to inspire social consciousness.
Outsider Artists Who Forged Their Own Paths
August 19, 2019
Outsider art refers to work created by self-taught, under-recognized artists. Discover pivotal practitioners and how their work relates to storytelling.
Are You a Minimalist or a Maximalist?
August 5, 2019
Are you a minimalist or a maximalist? Take our quiz to find out and discover how each approach translates in the realms of art, design, style and more.
German Expressionism: A Break From Tradition
July 24, 2019
Characterized by a focus on emotion, German Expressionism responded to and signaled an era of radical change and a break from artistic traditions.
The Polarizing Aesthetic of Brutalist Architecture (and 12 Iconic Examples)
June 12, 2019
Known for favoring concrete and modular design, learn what inspired the rise of Brutalism – and what's driving renewed interest in the field.
Neoclassical Art: A Revival of Greco-Roman Taste
May 14, 2019
Neoclassical art rejected the complexity of Rococo and Baroque art, instead favoring the symmetry, harmony, and proportions of classical antiquity.
Photorealism and its Impact on Contemporary Art
March 27, 2019
Inspired by photography, discover the key characteristics and notable artists of photorealism, a genre that yielded astonishingly precise works of art.
