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New York – The Art Story

December 31, 2016

New York City has always attracted anyone with a flair for the dramatic. From every form of artistic expression, be it written, film oral or drawn, people have been pulled to the city of New York.

The art renaissance started in New York in 1913, after the First World War. An exhibition called Amory Show was held showing works from European modernist. This helped in influencing the art world in the United States and New York City.

Alfred Stieglitz and Charles Demuth together with Marsden Hartley helped shape the American style in art. With the decline of Paris as the hub of the art world, New York City rose after the Second World War to become the nerve center of the art world.

Contemporary Fine Art in New York – An Insight

December 26, 2016

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Contemporary art can be said to be art for the present age. That means what the expression of art will be may differ from generation to generation. It is also called Modern Art because it most times illustrates the mindset and thinking of the present age. This is art that is appreciated for the now. It is influenced by the norms and lifestyle of the present society.

Contemporary Fine Art in New York

Contemporary art can be traced back to the late 19^th century and were works done by the Romantics, Realists and Impressionists. More movements like the Post-Impressionist and Symbolists also sprung up during this period. The early 20^th century gave birth to Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism and Futurism.

Amazing Art Galleries in New York

December 17, 2016

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Art is a complex word that has diverse meanings and interpretations. To some, art is an expression of nature while to others art is a visual interpretation of life. One thing is certain about art: it is the way an artist communicates his or her inner thoughts and feelings on a material. The material can be anything, a piece of paper, a canvas, a piece of wood, a block of stone or even ice.

Art Galleries

Over time, there was a need to preserve works of art that inspired people. Wars and natural disaster destroyed a lot of art work and it became imperative that art should be preserved.

Art galleries are places were works of art are displayed for people to appreciate. Such works of art may have symbolic meanings or even political meanings to stir up a sense of national pride and honor. Art galleries also serve as a place of security for historic art works. Such galleries are known as museums.

Great Artwork of Famous Artists

December 1, 2016

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Over the years, paintings, illustrations and sculptures has amazed the public and costs millions of dollars to buy and acquire. Some artworks by some artists stand out and have become a symbol of their movements. These paintings have been used in songs, talked about in shows and some have even become slangs or a quote. One thing is common though, these paintings by these artists speak all over the world.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci’s painting ‘Mona Lisa’ can be termed to be the mother of all paintings. The painting sits in a museum in Paris and is seen by close to a million people every year. The painting is one of the tourist destinations of Paris. The ‘Mona Lisa’ has had movies made about it, songs have been written with catch phrases making reference to the ‘Mona Lisa’ painting. The Mona Lisa painting was done close to the period Leonardo Da Vinci died in 1519.

Guide to New York’s Best Museums

November 26, 2016

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New York City is a beehive of activities and attractions. It is a city that attracts tourists in their hundreds of thousands every year. Some of New York City’s centers of attractions are the museums. New York City has some of the best museums in not only the country but in the world. There are a rich diversity of artifacts and paintings that give a rich and rewarding experience.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The metropolitan Museum of Art can be said to be the largest museum in the world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art was created in 1870 and was opened two years later. The museum has over 15 separate departments with their own curators. There are collections from all over the world and covers a wide variety of topics.