For students of the humanities…
Metalpoint in general (and silverpoint in particular) is a very old technique that many people just don't bother with today. That doesn't mean that it is not capable of some amazing affects, however. In this video, DrawingAcademy.com details silverpoint techniques and materials. For my students, I use parts of this video in class; but because… Continue reading Video: Drawing in Silverpoint-Almost Lost Secrets of the Old Masters
It can be very interesting when you find out that someone familar has more talents than you knew. This article from My Modern Met highlights one such case: actor Pierce Brosnan's painting hobby and the exhibition of his work. link to Actor Pierce Brosnan Debuts His First Solo Exhibition of His Deeply Personal Paintings
Hayao Miyazaki is the cofounder of Japan's Studio Ghibli and the creator of some amazing animated films (Howl's Moving Castle is a favorite of mine). In 2010, he gave an interview during which he discussed his 50 favorite children's books. This short article from Open Culture provides the list. Even though a few of them… Continue reading Article: Hayao Miyazaki Selects His 50 Favorite Children’s Books
Drying or pressing flowers has long been a popular pastime. However, there is a new spin on this old tradition: hammering flowers. This artform works by choosing flowers, placing them on paper, and hitting them with a hammer.... The result is actually quite lovely. This YouTube Channel: HammerFlower shows many examples of the artform, with… Continue reading Video: HammerFlower
This article from Hyperallergic discusses the art of Ha Chong-Hyun (one of the leading figures of South Korea’s Tansaekhwa Movement). If you've never heard of this movement, this is a great way to get started exploring it. Ha Chong-Hyun showcases art that uses unusual materials (like barbed wire) and paint that is pushed through fabric.… Continue reading Article: What Ha Chong-Hyun’s Painting Confirmed for Me
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for more than 70 years until her death in 2022. This (the longest reign of any British monarch) gave artists more than enough time to depict her in a number of different ways. Some of the images are official (on things like coinage) and some are less so. Thi article from… Continue reading Article: Picturing the Queen: How artists portrayed Queen Elizabeth II through her reign
MoMA (the Museum of Modern Art) is one of the world's premere museums dedicated to modern art. On there website, they have a great deal of information about all styles and kinds of modern art. You can go straight to their "Art and Artists" section or search for something particular, but if you are researching… Continue reading Website: MoMA
If you are interested in Contemporary art and artists, then you should check out this site. While selling art is a big part of what they do, they also have a number of articles, blog posts, and other information about current art and the artists that create it. link to Arts, Artists, Artwork
Painted portraits aren't as popular as they used to be, but they can still excite interest and comments. This article from Hyperallergic discusses the controversy over a new royal portrait. link to Critics Roast Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Official Portrait
When it comes to Modern Art, it sometimes makes more sense if you can see how an artist made his or her particular works. In this YouTube playlist from the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), you can watch artist and conservator Corey D'Augustine show you how painters such as Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko and… Continue reading Video: MOMA In the Studio
There are several old sayings about history and its tendency to repeat. This article deals with paintings that showcase disease. Historical ailments, and the art that commemorates them, seem a little more relevant now that we've seen the affects of the Coronavirus. link to Plague in Art: 10 Paintings You Should Know in the Times… Continue reading Article: Plague in Art: 10 Paintings You Should Know in the Times of Coronavirus
Are you researching an architectural topic (particularly a contemporary one)? If so, you may find something interesting on the website of Architectural Digest. Their search function can be a little awkward, so you may have to do a bit of a manual search. Their articles may be a little hard to find, but they are… Continue reading Website: Architectural Digest
This website has so much information that it can get a little overwhelming, but luckily it also has a really effective search function. If you are looking for anything from humanities to art history to artistic techniques, My Modern Met may have what you need. link to My Modern Met
Wars destroy people's lives and homes, and they also destroy their art and culture. This article from Architectural Digest provides an insight into how the art world (both inside and out of Ukraine) has tried to respond. link to How the Art World is Responding to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Art allows people to express their feelings, to draw attention to causes, and to promote social justice. The artistic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine showcases how those artistic aspects manifest within contemporary art. link to Artists Are Expressing Their Support for Ukraine in Emotional Illustrations
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