Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, may be a soothing pastime or a frustrating one, depending on the intended result and years of practice. Since paper deteriorates over time, pinpointing when origami was first created is difficult. Most historians agree that paper was first created by Cai Lun during the eastern Han dynasty. Around …
Since its origins in the 1960s, anime has marked the lives of many, not only in Japan, its country of origin. Thanks to the internet, globalization, and social media, Anime has spread to all corners of the world, becoming a global phenomenon and subculture full of enthusiastic members. Anime art books are great ways to …
Whether you are an artist or art lover, 2022 is the perfect year to discover new books about timeless paintings. I have compiled a list of the best books on paintings available this year. Most have not yet reached their release date, so be sure to mark your calendars or preorder them! Keep reading to …
Art composition refers to the arrangement of visual elements in a painting or other artwork. The best books on art composition help to convey the important considerations around the composition of art elements like: line, shape, color (both light and dark), texture, and form. Composition can be used to describe any type of creative work, …
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Do melting clocks conjure up images of Surrealism in your head? Salvador Dali, for many of us, is the embodiment of Surrealism. In spite of this, it would be a tragedy to stop at his haunting and ethereal images. Many countries, cultures and time periods were involved in the Surrealist movement. Indeed, Surrealism can be …
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Even an absolute beginner can learn drawing techniques using the right drawing books, whether focusing on figure drawing or drawing anime. Novice artists should keep the following criteria in mind before purchasing drawing books– the skill level the book covers, the theme, the type of drawing, and if it’s a comprehensive art course or a …
Despite Dada being a relatively short-lived art movement (it only lasted about 6 years), Dada has continued to fascinate artists to this day. In order to grasp the absurd nature of Dadaism, finding the best books on dada can be a helpful step. Below we’ve laid out a variety of books on Dada from different …
French art critic Louis Vauxcelles is credited with coining the term Cubism in the early twentieth century. When Vauxcelles began writing a series of critiques on various artists in the year 1907, they were all beginning to reduce their pictorial information in their paintings to geometric shapes exclusively. “Little cubes” was the name he …
Starting your sewing journey is a great way to express yourself and create one-of-a-kind, custom clothes, accessories, and household goods rather than buying them, which can also save you a lot of money in the long run. You can tailor your own clothes to your exact specifications in terms of size, color, and fabric if …
The art of crocheting has been passed down through the ages without the benefit of written or visual instructions. Yet, when classes aren’t available in your area, you have to rely on other means to acquire this skill. Despite the widespread use and availability of online resources, actual crochet books continue to provide the best …
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