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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

Johannes Wessmark – Artwork & Bio of the Swedish Painter
March 4, 2023

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
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
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Latest Art Form Articles


A Brief History of Pyrography: The Origins and Evolution
March 4, 2023

Pyrography Pen vs. Soldering Iron: Uses and Differences
March 4, 2023

12 Linocut Artists You Should Know About
February 10, 2023

What is Canvas for Painting? Types, Techniques, Storage
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What is Gesso? Definition, History, Types, Uses
February 10, 2023

Monotype Prints: Definition, Process, Artwork
February 4, 2023

Woodcut Printing: Definition, History, Artists
February 4, 2023

Mezzotint Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artwork
February 4, 2023
Latest Art Tutorials

How To Draw A Puppy – A Step by Step Tutorial
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How To Paint A Watercolor Galaxy Step-by-Step
February 10, 2023

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
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