“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…
Read moreTo many people, the idea of visiting museums filled with art is dull. While there are some very pretty pieces of art to admire, there are also rooms full of abstract expressionism that are dizzying, and minimalist works that are…
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A picture is worth a thousand words. This term best (and simply) describes narrative art. Narratives have been told for thousands of years to describe conquests, educate a largely illiterate population, and commemorate notable events in history. In ancient times, kings…
Read moreBuildings are more than just places where people go to work or to live. They are a way for people to express creativity, to push the limits of what makes something useful and a work of art.
Read moreAbstract Art has struggled for years against the pervasive underlying refrain, “Should that even count as art?” Despite the persistent downplaying of its suitability to share lodgings with the works of Monet or Michelangelo, abstract art has consistently demonstrated its…
Read moreOVERVIEW Created to bring viewing of modern art to the people, the Guggenheim museum was designed and built in the 1950s in New York and has remained an important site showcasing modern art and artists since. With a focus on…
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