It might seem bizarre that science is using art to learn about the mind- looking for hard facts in the most ethereal of places. But great artists turn out to be the world’s first neuroscientists. In 1906, Pablo Picasso. Consider the flightless fluffs of brown otherwise known as herring gull chicks. Since they’re entirely dependent
There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist’s intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is it completely up to the judgment of the viewer? Hayley Levitt explores the complex web of
500 Letters is an online artist statement generator. The fact that a random system can so accurately mimic artist statements is a fun and even educational tool in helping artists develop personal statements. It’s fun… Visit 500 Letters Artist Statement Generator. Author: Jasper Rigole
From large to small museums or art galleries, curators are responsible for teaching us about the art of past civilizations, the work of worldwide artists, the modern artist’s perspective, and so much more. They decide on artworks and create collections to help everyone love and appreciate art. What does an art museum curator do? Art
Is she turning towards you or away from you? No one can agree. She’s the subject of Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with the Pearl Earring,” a painting often referred to as the ‘Mona Lisa of the North.’ But what makes this painting so captivating? James Earle explains how this work represents the birth of
