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Taylor Hunt

Kintsugi

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of mending broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer, emphasizing and celebrating the imperfections. This practice embodies the philosophy of wabi-sabi, viewing breaks and...

1 year ago

Broken Eggs, 1756 https://www.myrecipes.com/extracrispy/important-eggs-art-history

Lily Frye

Eggcellent Art: Egg Symbolism in Art History

Aside from cultural and religious traditions valuing the egg, artists caught onto this symbolism and implemented eggs into their paintings as early as the 15th century. Film directors then followed,...

1 year ago

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Lily Frye

Art Therapy

Art is a personal, subjective activity. It’s used as a creative outlet for those needing to express emotion. Art therapy is an excellent tool for those struggling with mental illness...

1 year ago

Kodakchrome

Janine Mae Dela Cueva

The Evolution of Photography

From capturing mere shadows on daguerreotype plates to seizing split-second memories with digital clarity, the camera has transformed our ability to freeze time and share moments.Through its evolution, it has...

1 year ago

Thorne mini room

Louise Irpino

The Magic of the Thorne Miniature Rooms

The Thorne Miniature Rooms are a collection of intricately detailed miniature interiors housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcasing European and American architectural and interior design styles from the...

1 year ago

Akira (1988)  Key Master Setup

Louise Irpino

The Art of Anime: Akira (1988)

Akira is a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends art, culture, and fantasy, making it a must-watch that will deepen your interest in anime.

1 year ago

Book covers

Lily Frye

Book Covers That Belong in a Museum

Artful book covers serve as visual gateways, capturing a reader's interest and setting the mood for the narrative within. Their aesthetic appeal and thematic resonance can significantly influence a book's...

1 year ago

Lightning Field, Smarthistory

Louise Irpino

Art in Remote and Dangerous Places

If you’re a thrill-seeking adventurous type, perhaps you should add visiting the following artworks to your bucket list—connecting with art in the great outdoors, in remote and dangerous places.

1 year ago

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...

1 year ago

Comfort women

Jesslyn Low

Statue of Peace and the History of Comfort Women

The statues of "Peace Comfort Women" serve as poignant symbols of the countless women who suffered during World War II as victims of sexual slavery. These statues stand as reminders...

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