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Rob Voerman, Tarnung #3, 2009, glass, Plexi-glass, wood, cardboard, a.o.m., Courtesy of Upstream Gallery. Installation view of “Modernisn as a Ruin,” at the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein.

Madelyn Kenney

Metamodernism

Metamodernism in arts transcends postmodern irony, embracing authenticity and deep emotional connections, aiming to reflect on history and personal experiences amidst technological evolution.

Pogetto velvet work from the Velveteria collection in Black Velvet Masterpieces via Collectors Weekly

Taylor Hunt

Velvet Paintings

Although the art form is rich in history and skill, velvet paintings are unforgivably associated with bad taste and tacky vintage aesthetics.

The Anthropology by Marie Mountson via Saatchi Art

Madelyn Kenney

Art and Anthropology

Take a glimpse into our past, intertwining art with significant anthropological finds like Lucy and the Cheddar Man to explore human evolution and emotional bonds. It reflects on how artistic...

Feature image: Ohhh … Alright …, 1964 via WAMU courtesy of the Estate of Roy Lichtenseuin

Lily Frye

The Evolution of Pop Art

Explore the dynamic evolution of pop art, from its roots in the 1950s to its modern-day influence, in our comprehensive article on this iconic art movement.

Reading Pavillion, Jinhua Architecture Park, Herzog & de Meuron, Jihua, China, 2006. Photograph by Addison Godel via AnOther Magazine

Louise Irpino

What is Brutalism?

No other architectural style is more polarizing among laypeople and architects alike than brutalism. A style born out of utilitarianism, its mark is instantly recognizable with its towering, nondescript, yet...

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Lily Frye

War, Peace, and Art History

War’s ability to shift art movements is a glimpse into its unfathomable impact on society. Tragedy inspires, but so does peace. How have war and peace influenced the history of...

Tom de Freston

Madelyn Kenney

Through the Flames of Fumage: History of Art an...

Fire art is not new. Our ancestors used it in cave paintings from thousands of years ago, but we see the flames of inspiration reaching as far as the Surrealist...

Victorian fairy art

Jesslyn Low

Victorian Fairy Art

The Victorian age saw the production of fairy art across multiple mediums, and their resulting works are exquisite and filled with whimsy. A love for fairies lingers as the popularity...

Yigal Ozeri, Diner Americana

Lily Frye

Photorealism: Paintings That Look Like Photographs

Hyperrealism paintings elevate intricacy to new heights. Seemingly microscopic dots illustrate pores and paper-thin hair strokes to construct the illusion of a photograph. This technique is known as photorealism.

PAUL SIGNAC, PORTRAIT OF FÉLIX FÉNÉON, 1890.

Emma Segrest

What’s the Point of Pointillism?

Pointillism is a painting style where dots of color are layered on a surface. When viewed from a distance, the dots create a blend of colors and shading that make...