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Art History Briefing: Formalism in Art

«What is Art?» and how does one determine a piece of artwork is a masterpiece? Formalism is a term to describe an approach by art critics to examine and evaluate works of art, and is perhaps one of the oldest…

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Encaustic Painting: An Ancient Art Technique

One of the world’s oldest art forms, the Greeks first used the technique “enkaustikos” (meaning, to burn in), to caulk ship hulls with wax. The success of this coating led to the use of encaustic technique to decorate the boats,…

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Tips for Collecting Sculptures for Art Lovers

When considering building an art collection, sculpture may not be the first thing that comes to mind. After all, sculpture cannot be simply placed on a large wall, to fit in with an already-organized room. Choosing and placing sculpture is…

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Must-See Art Museums in New York City

With nearly 85 art museums in the New York City area, choosing which ones to spend hours (even days) browsing is a daunting task. We help you choose with these top facilities; these selected few offer the most exhaustive collections,…

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