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Month: May 2019

5 artists who popularized contemporary portrait art

Even though contemporary art is different from traditional artwork, the intent is the same. Overall, art is limitless from applying different brushes to incorporating various objects to a painting. In the 90s, the art galleries exploded with contemporary art. The contemporary artists are taking inspirations from traditional portrait artists in creating their works. In addition,…

About Salvador Dali Painting and Politics

Artwork can serve as a tool for political protest. In some instances, the artist aims at galvanizing solidarity with a group of protestors.  The artistic expressions of Salvador Paintings had an undisputed place in politics in his time. The enemies of Dali in the surrealist circles portrayed him as a fascist supporter.  Salvador was a…

4 characteristics of pop art you should know

Pop art not only influenced the wealthy in the 50s but also changed the culture. Pop art depicts objects (soup cans, hamburgers, and road signs) or scenes from day to day life using artistic techniques.  The word pop emanates from culture or social situation. Critiques looked at pop art as vulgar while its proponents consider…