Contrast In Art is a concept that merely requires the arrangement, or juxtaposition, of two opposing elements. It is this arrangement that builds the image, and at times the image could not exist without this contrast.
Continue reading How To Create Contrast In ArtWhittling is the simple act of using a knife to carve small sections of wood from a piece of lumber. Traditionally we think of this as a knife being used on a stick. Yet other kinds of carving can also be called whittling.
Continue reading The Truth About Whittling And The Whittling KnifeWithin art, Juxtaposed is a verb showing the action of two objects that have been placed side by side for contrast.
Juxtaposition is the ability to place elements side by side within art to create a comparison or to allow for contrast.
Continue reading Juxtaposition In Art By Definition And PrincipleImpressionism separated itself from other movements within the mid 1800’s through the use of brighter colors, short brush strokes, and the lack of defined lines.
The art was created outside in the open air to gain the advantage of natural light. Within the art the use of light became paramount in addition to movement in art.
Continue reading Impressionism Art And Its Rise In HistoryEmphasis In Art is a principle within art where the artist will give prominence to an object, subject, or idea within the artwork. This quality can be seen as the main theme or protagonist within the art content.
Continue reading Defining Emphasis In Art And How It Is UsedFrom 1910 to the 1920’s Lev Kuleshov created an effect with film that drew attention from around the world.
What made it interesting is that the outcome is purely a mental effect based upon perception that was called the Kuleshov Effect.
Continue reading What Is The Kuleshov Effect With Art ApplicationMy focus here will be Art Majors that will benefit you in a real world work environment. This will apply to those who seek to be artists, or to be employed by an organization with a focus on art.
Below is a list of potential opportunities given to make a comparison. With this an artist should take note of what would be most applicable to their desired path and what is most beneficial.
Continue reading Art Majors For The Real World Of ArtJuliette Aristides made a statement concerning what art has become in modern times. In summary the remark was that art has become about art rather than art being about life. (Classical Painting Atelier – Juliette Aristides)
The interesting thing about this is normally I am not known for agreeing with the more elite within the art world. Yet in this narrative I do believe she is right, at least up to a point. There is something she missed.
Continue reading Is Art About Art Or Is Art About LifeChip Carving is an older way of creating decorative designs within wood. It utilizes basic woodworking knives, pressure to make a cut, and removing small chips.
It is among the easiest methods of decorative wood carving that you can learn. It is also inexpensive to add as a method to enhance your projects.
Continue reading What Is Chip Carving And How To BeginClassical Art can be defined by two core periods of history. These are the Greek and Roman societies that became the cornerstone for the modern world.
Each held great influence to later eras of time. Of the greatest influences seen one can look to Baroque Art to see its impact.
Continue reading Classical Art And History Of Classicism
