An art form is not only the specific shape or quality an artistic expression takes, but also the way the creation affects others. Art teachers are familiar with these new wave forms that pop up now…
Sri Aurobindo takes issue with the idea that art which is based on reason and intellectual rules or developed technique represents true classical art; rather he treats this as an imitation of class…
How much do you know about this pioneer of Art Nouveau posters?
Abstract art can be a doozy. We'd be lying if we said we've never approached a daunting canvas buzzing with indiscernible colors, shapes and stripes and,...
Artistic pursuits aren't just fun — scientific research shows that they're actually strengthening your brain.
Step inside any art museum, say MoMA or the Wadsworth, and the regions of your brain associated with pleasure, memory, emotion, and vision immediately light up upon viewing a painting, according to…
There's more to being a doctor than diagnosing symptoms. And that's where art comes in.
For two millennia, great artists set the standard for beauty. Now those standards are gone. Modern art is a competition between the ugly and the twisted; the...
“I’ve always had more of an interest in art than academics.”
A study's colorful language may mask useful insight into how we create meaning.
Older collectors often want to keep their art forever, which is good for an artist's long-term career. Younger collectors are more commercially driven, and that can have ripple effects.
IS there a book, work of art, film, piece of music or building that has really changed your life, or brought you up short and stopped you in your…
Progressland is all about “the genesis of exploration and the human desire to look beyond what we know.”
How artists are thinking about the future of virtual reality.
Collectors of fine art are advised not to think of their collections as investments, but collectors cannot ignore the value of their art portfolio, nor should they fail to consider what will happen to the artwork when they are not around to appreciate it. And as the art portfolio grows...
Practical an aesthetic tips for making the most of a piece of art.
Great is what this art is, yet it raises doubts about whether any art, however “great,” can be considered exempt from moral scrutiny.
Art can speak to your heart and tell your family’s story! Find some of my favorite art sources in today’s post. I‘ve collected special pieces of art for my home for many years. I am very in tune with how I feel in my surroundings, so more often than not I prefer to have art […]