African art

two-dimensional surface? Prior to the 20th Century, art styles such as realism and romanticism were most popular in the world of art, these traditional and academic art forms were seen as the highest and most desirable form of art; the result of great skill and control. At this time artists focused on creating artwork that was visually accurate and which were true depictions of the world and their surroundings. In the 20th century however, art styles changed dramatically with the development of…

David Owsley Museum of Art The David Owsley Museum of Art is located in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. From sculpture to watercolor, to ancient African tribal masks and mid-century modern American furniture, its eclectic collection includes various works of art from around the world (“About the Museum,” 2015). The central mission of the museum is the cultivation of “lifelong learning and recreation in the visual arts through its…

Art is a form of self expression that allows individuals to express themselves with creativity. Moreover, art is intended to be appreciated for its beauty or emotional power. There are many different types of art. Some forms of art include a painting, sculpture, photograph, architecture, music, and dance. As a matter of fact, art can also be interpreted in many ways because art is open to interpretation. The three pieces of art I analyzed were the beaded crown, George Washington’s painting , and…

The Dallas Museum of Art was the complete opposite of what I imagined it to be like. Before attending the museum, I had very low expectations. When I thought of “art museum” I imagined dusty walls lined with undiverse and outdated art. I imagined a place old couples went to because they had nothing better to do with their time. A place where the past lingered and grew old as civilization quickly moved on and forgot about it. Fortunately, upon entering the Dallas Museum of Art on October 11,…

Andy Warhol later on became a pop art legend because of his talent of drawing shoes during the early creative stages of his career. He ended up earning a spot in the cultural timeline…Just like Mr Warhol, Atang Tshikare who us based in cape town , born in bloemfontein, he studied graphic design and spent 2 years in the UK but moved here and did art full time, he is an artist/illustrater who says his passion began with his obsession with sneakers and him always customising sneakers. John…

Both the authors of “New Encounters with Les Demoiselles d'Avignon: Gender, Race, and the Origins of Cubism” by Anna Chave and “Dada and Surrealism: Poetics of Everyday Life” by Michael Gardiner address the issues or detriments within their chosen topic, Chave’s being Picasso’s famous painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon (1907) and Gardiner’s being the broader subject of the Dadaist and Surrealist movements. “New Encounters” specifically analyses the problematic portrayal of the female body and…

Faith Ringgold is a famous African American artist who is known for contributing majority of her paintings to the African American Society. Overall, she is known for her painted story quilts. The quilts were used as message boards for the Underground Railroad to help slaves find their way to the north. As time went by, Faith’s quilts contributed towards different stories and themes. Ringgold utilized the use of sewing and stitching techniques to create different pieces of fabric into forming a…

New Orleans, LA. and Memphis, TN. are two cities that have more in common than just sharing a border along the Mississippi River. Both are responsible for birthing a music legacy that has defined American Music, not to mention bragging rights for a culture rich in food and southern folklore, owing to a tourism industry which keeps the local economy afloat. Unfortunately, they often unintentionally compete with each other in having one of the highest poverty rates in the country. As a result,…

Throughout history art has been used as a platform for artists to express their views, cultural concerns, and or to re-illustrate historical events in a modern scene. Samella S. Lewis used her platform, particularly in her piece entitled "The Preacher" as a medium in which she is applying the story of Jesus in a modern day context. Although the story of Jesus and his twelve disciples have been told for decades, it is often difficult for the preaching’s and teachings of Jesus to be applied in our…

Every artist has to learn from someone or through some medium. The learning process can be full of trial and error to get the best results. As the apprentice finds their own identity they must choose to the best way to express their feelings through art. Sometimes finding your own way can be dangerous and scary, but getting past those feelings can be rewarding. Breaking from the norm was exactly what the Rite of Spring and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon did. Ground breaking can be controversial and…