A common expectation associated with our consumer attitude is that art should be beautiful, should teach us something, should disappoint or entertain us. We are used to the fact that the reality around us is set up in such a way that they are always trying to sell us something, to impress us. Art, on […]
Useful Tips for Beginning Collectors
Collecting… Passion for it, perhaps, bypasses the least part of people. Since childhood we are fond of collecting wrappers, stamps, coins, calendars, and as we get older the passion grows into a professional and very exciting hobby, sometimes bringing considerable profit. So how to build a worthy collection? We have prepared 9 golden rules for […]
Cars in Museums of Modern Art
Can a car be a piece of art? The curators of the two automobile exhibitions at New York’s MoMA Museum of Modern Art and the Detroit Art Institute do not aim to answer that question. But cars were certainly a cult in the twentieth century, and the design of some of them is admirable. The […]
How to Learn to Understand Painting
Some people say that 90% of people don’t know anything about painting because they can’t tell a good picture from a bad one. Others say that everyone understands art, and others point out radically that it is not necessary to “understand”, because the paintings are designed only to give us pleasure. We have an alternative […]
How Art Affects the Human Psyche
Art affects a person’s mind and psyche regardless of whether the person himself wants it. Of course, no one can force you to go to a museum, but you can’t always get your neighbors to turn off the annoying music. No one can force you to go to the premiere of a sensational film, but […]
Classical Music Was Called Dangerous for Drivers
Researchers from London Metropolitan University concluded that listening to classical music while driving is dangerous for the driver. In particular, scientists indicate the reduction of the reaction and attention, some songs have a soporific effect. Researchers made a rating of “dangerous” works. In first place among the songs that are not recommended to listen to […]
The Concept of Utopia in Digital Game Art
There is an inherent utopian element in the digital game art of today. Games present a challenge to utopian theories, as they seem to be based on the accumulation of power. However, this can also be viewed as progressive, because games provide us with an opportunity for self-reflection about our society and its future path. […]
Utopia and Dystopia in Contemporary European Art
The 20th century was a period of profound change in the arts. This was due in large part to advances in technology that allowed artists to express themselves in ways their predecessors could only dream of. Yves Tanguy Yves Tanguy (1895–1956) was a French painter and sculptor who was heavily influenced by surrealism. He developed […]
Find your unique artistic style easily
How to find an artistic style? It may take months and even years. We have prepared some recommendations so that you manage to do it quicker. Work with color Naturally, most artists love the color. This is an integral part of the creative person. Color attracts us; emotions are expressed through it. Usually, a person […]
The best YouTube channels on art: make the most of it
We have collected interesting YouTube channels that will immerse you in the history of art and introduce world trends. From the videos, you will learn how artificial intelligence is taking over museums, why Pollock is difficult to confuse with other artists, and what is the inspiration for The Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan. The nice […]
