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.
Modern Art
5 Famous Landmarks Immortalized by Modern Artists
July 24, 2019
Discover famous landmarks from around the world that have become synonymous with the work of five modern artists, from Ansel Adams to Toulouse-Lautrec.
How to Harness Creativity (the Salvador Dalí Way)
April 9, 2019
Artist Salvador Dalí pushed the boundaries of creative thinking. See what there is to learn from the surrealist’s unconventional – yet effective – approach.
How Bauhaus Art Radically Changed the Modern Landscape
March 20, 2019
With equal emphasis on form and function, the Bauhaus art movement changed what it meant to be an artist in the modern world.
Dada Literary Principles and How to Apply Them Today
March 6, 2019
Dadaism was a movement that emerged in Zürich in 1916 and permeated art, literature and a variety of other media. See how its principles translate today.
14 Acrylic Painting Techniques Used by the Masters
August 22, 2018
Whether you’re looking to better understand painting as a medium or want to perfect your skill, explore 14 important acrylic painting techniques and tips.
What the Back of a Painting Reveals About Its History
August 20, 2018
Learn the process that specialists take to examine a work of art–and what labels, markings, and other notations on the reverse of a painting actually mean.
How the Rise of the Circus Influenced 250 Years of Visual Art
August 14, 2018
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the circus, we explore 11 visual artists whose work transformed our understanding of the dynamism of the big top.
The Family Trade: 9 Artistic Dynasties of Western Art
June 20, 2018
Is artistic proclivity genetic? Explore five centuries of artistic dynasties, from the descendants of Hans Holbein the Elder to the works of the Wyeths.
5 Art Movements & Their Painters’ Palettes
April 3, 2018
From Old Masters to Pop art, take a closer look at the color palettes that shaped the aesthetic of five of the best-known styles of art.