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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



Leon Dabo – Artwork and Bio of the American Landscape Artist
April 21, 2023

Lynn Shaler – Artwork and Bio of the American Artist
April 21, 2023


Pierre-Nicolas Euler – Artwork and Bio of the French Painter
April 21, 2023

Vasily Polenov – Artwork and Bio of the Russian Painter
April 21, 2023

Alex Gross – Artwork and Bio of the American Painter
April 21, 2023

Anne Bachelier – Artwork and Bio of the French Painter
April 21, 2023
Latest Artwork Analyses

Dynamism of a Soccer Player (Umberto Boccioni, 1913)
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Abstract Speed + Sound (Giacomo Balla, 1913) – Artwork Analysis
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The 6 Best Rotary Cutter in 2023
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Latest Art Form Articles


A History of Posters in Art – Pre-18th Century to Modern Day
April 25, 2023
Collagraph Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artwork
April 24, 2023
Aquatint Printmaking: Definition, Process, Artwork
April 24, 2023
21 Important Types of Painting Styles Defined and Explained
April 24, 2023
12 Types of Paint in Art and How Artists Have Used Them
April 24, 2023

Kirigami: Discover What the Ancient Art is and How To Do It
April 23, 2023

Latest Art Tutorials

How To Draw A Bear – A Step-by-Step Art Tutorial
May 10, 2023


How to Draw a Butterfly – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
April 21, 2023

How to Draw a Fish – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
April 21, 2023

How to Draw a Shark – A Step-by-Step Tutorial
April 21, 2023

How To Draw A Puppy – A Step by Step Tutorial
March 21, 2023
Latest Coloring Pages

12 NEW Dinosaur Coloring Pages for 2023
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10 Ocean Coloring Pages (Free + Printable)
April 21, 2023

17 Anime Coloring Pages (Free + Printable)
April 21, 2023

10 Unicorn Coloring Pages (Free + Printable)
April 21, 2023

6 Best Princess Coloring Pages (Free + Printable)
April 21, 2023

10 Dog Coloring Pages (Free + Printable)
April 21, 2023