When artists paint or create, they typically focus on the subject and message rather than merely the color. Yet the psychology of color in fine art—that is, the effect of color on the viewer—is evident. When choosing fine art for your home or commercial space, one can consider color a key element in your arrangement. […]
When trying to make any room more inviting, relaxing, or interesting, it is important to address the importance of wall space and how it is treated. This is true in residential or commercial spaces. What goes on the wall impacts the tone and appeal of the room.
Men and women have been expressing themselves through sculpture, paintings, collages, sketches, statues, and more, using every medium they can think of, including clay, marble, paper, canvas, wood, and many common household items! The result of these many expressions is not only healthy for the artist who nurtures his creativity, but it enriches, astounds, and […]
It is interesting to view the history of a culture through the prism of the art created during particular time periods. Many with Jewish heritage or an interest in Jewish history and culture can learn much from the myriad of Jewish artists of the 20th century. These four contemporary Jewish artists, described below, specialized in […]
A tapestry is a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas. Sometimes it looks like a carpet! It is most commonly used as a wall hanging or furniture covering.
Artwork brightens up the home and office, but buying an original one-of-a-kind art piece often is out of one’s price range. Centuries of advanced imaging technology have led to the development of numerous collectible printed products. Two of the most common categories are ‘limited edition fine art prints’ and ‘art posters’. While the average consumer […]
Kinetic art captures a significant time in art and world history. Likely, one has seen this art style in a museum and did not realize it was part of that movement. This style can appear in multiple forms, including print, sculpture, and even buildings. With further understanding, one can see the magic, beauty, and meaning […]
Impressionism is perhaps the most important movement in the whole of modern painting. At some point in the 1860s, a group of young artists decided to paint, very simply, what they saw, thought, and felt. They did not seek perfection in visual appearances or try to capture exactness in their subject matter, as painters had […]
Art collectors have many reasons for doing what they do. Through an art collection, one can preserve history, curate beauty, express oneself, adorn one’s home, or enjoy the thrill of the hunt. Generally, art collectors love the work they seek. Contemporary fine art may be easy to dismiss for some, but understanding it has great […]
