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Latest Art Movement Articles
19 Types of Abstract Art: Characteristics and Artists
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Screen Printing: Definition, History, Artwork, Process
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43 Famous Female Impressionists – The Women Impressionists of History
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Futurism vs Art Deco: Comparisons and Differences
October 30, 2022
Futurism vs Precisionism: A Comparison of Art Movements
October 30, 2022
10 Famous Surrealism Artworks You Should See
October 7, 2022
10 Surrealism Techniques in Art (with Examples)
October 7, 2022
Feminist Art Movement: Definition, History, and Artwork
October 7, 2022
Latest Artist Profiles
Gregg LeFevre – Artwork & Bio of the American Installation Artist
January 31, 2023
Igor Grabar – Artwork and Bio of the Russian Painter
January 31, 2023
Linda Weir – Artwork and Bio of the British Painter
January 31, 2023
Ignacio Zuloaga – Artwork and Bio of the Spanish Painter
January 31, 2023
Michael Workman – Artwork & Bio of the American Painter
January 31, 2023
Lorraine Christie – Artwork & Bio of the Irish Painter
January 31, 2023
Henry Siddons Mowbray – Artwork & Bio of the American Painter
January 20, 2023
Hans Andersen Brendekilde – Artwork and Bio of the Danish Painter
January 20, 2023
Hamish Blakely – Artwork and Bio of the British Painter
January 20, 2023
Latest Artwork Analyses
Dynamism of a Soccer Player (Umberto Boccioni, 1913)
December 13, 2022
Abstract Speed + Sound (Giacomo Balla, 1913) – Artwork Analysis
December 8, 2022
Featured Buying Guides
The 8 Best Metal Prints Companies in 2023
January 15, 2023
The 6 Best Acrylic Prints Companies in 2023
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November 22, 2022
The 5 Best Diamond Painting Kits in 2023
November 22, 2022
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March 19, 2022
Latest Buying Guides
The 5 Best Origami Papers in 2023
February 4, 2023
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February 2, 2023
The 5 Best Tablets for Drawing Comics in 2023
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The 5 Best Canvas for Acrylic Paints in 2023
January 19, 2023
The 7 Best Tablets for Photoshop in 2023
January 17, 2023
The 5 Best Drawing Books in 2023
January 9, 2023
The 6 Best Books on Dada in 2023
January 9, 2023
The 5 Best iPad Stylus for Drawing in 2023
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Latest Art Form Articles
Monotype Prints: Definition, Process, Artwork
February 4, 2023
Woodcut Printing: Definition, History, Artists
February 4, 2023
Mezzotint Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artwork
February 4, 2023
Linocut Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artwork
February 4, 2023
12 Types of Art Prints: Techniques and Methodologies
February 3, 2023
Top 10 Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold (Updated 2023)
January 17, 2023
Engraving Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artworks, and Artists
January 16, 2023
27 Famous Black Painters You Should Know About
January 10, 2023
Lithography: Definition, History, Artists, Artwork
December 14, 2022
Latest Art Tutorials
How To Draw Anime Hair – Step-by-Step Tutorial
February 6, 2023
How to Draw the Moon – Step-by-Step Tutorial
January 21, 2023
How To Draw A Strawberry: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
January 10, 2023
How to Draw Tears: A Step-by-Step Art Tutorial
January 1, 2023
How To Draw A Sunflower – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
January 1, 2023
How To Draw A Skeleton Hand: A Step-by-Step Art Tutorial
December 29, 2022
