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Art Quiz: Question 19

I didn’t know the answer to this one, but maybe you will. Question: Name the church where Leonardo da Vinci’s famous … More

Art Quiz, Leonardo da Vinci

Art Quiz: The Answer is Vincent Van Gogh

I was truly surprised to find this question included in the “Ultimate Art Quiz” from Britannica. Is there anyone in … More

The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

Art Quiz: Question 18

I guarantee that you won’t find an easier “art quiz” question anywhere than this one: Who painted “The Starry Night”? Pierre-Auguste … More

Art Quiz, The Starry Night

I’m Not the Only One

Sam Smith recorded a song back in 2014. “I’m Not the Only One” is a sad song, actually. but I’ve … More

Linear Perspective, Mixed Perspectives, Paul Cezanne, Primativism

Art Quiz: The Answer is Pablo Picasso

I think everyone probably guessed this one, right? The answer is Pablo Picasso… maybe. Yes, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica, … More

Cubism, Georges Braques, Pablo Picasso

Art Quiz: The Answer is Contrapposto

You probably knew this one, I’m sure. Yes, the answer is contrapposto, and here’s a quick definition: Contrapposto is an Italian … More

Contrapposto, Giuseppe Cades

Art Quiz: The Answer is Animals

Yes, the answer is “animals”. I’m sure you knew this one. We’ve all seen cave paintings, and if we’ve studied … More

Cave Painting, Forest Pigs, Sulawesi

Continuous Line Drawing

Recently I mentioned how much fun I had browsing for bus drawings, and I said “That’s a topic for another … More

Continuous Line Drawing, Drawing exercises, Jasper Johns, Matt Fussell

Art Quiz: The Answer is Henry Moore

You knew this one, right? Even if I knew nothing about sculptors or Henry Moore, I think I could have … More

Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Henry Moore, Henry Moore Foundation, Krishna Reddy, Kumaradeva, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Ramkinkar Baij, Sheep Piece

Art Quiz: The Answer is Cloisonnism

Cloisonnism? What in the world is that! That was my reaction when this answer was revealed. I’d heard of cloissone as … More

Art movements, Cloisonnism, Paul Gaugin, The Yellow Christ

Art and Anxiety

I recently shared a few thoughts about impostor syndrome and how I’ve been able to overcome it — for the most … More

Art and Anxiety, Mental illness and art, Relieving Stress

Art Quiz: The Answer is Glass

You knew the answer, right? I’ve always loved photography, and I’ve read a bit about its history, so I was … More

Joseph Nicephore Niepce, Louis Daguerre, Pioneers of Photography, View from the Window at Le Gras

Just a Kid at Heart

I’m old. You know that. In many ways, though, I’m still just a kid at heart. I love playing games, … More

Art and children, Art Games, Artsology, Joan Miro, Puzzles

I’m Beginning to See

Edgar Degas has always been one of my favorite artists. Although I don’t have a strong background in art or … More

Academics, Edgar Degas, Emotions in Art, Interpreting art, Woman Seated Beside a Vase of Flowers

Gustav Klimt

I’m not familiar with Gustav Klimt. Although I recognize the name and know a few of his works — such … More

Gustav Klimt, Symbolist Movement, The Three Ages of Woman, Vienna Secession, Visual Poetry

Lines and Shapes

Recently I stumbled across a “question and answer” site online. Why stop signs are octagonal was the question posed. I … More

Elements of Art, Lines, shapes, symbolism, The Starry Night, Vincent Van Gogh

Art History – Simplified

I’m having a very busy week here… lots of appointments to keep, lots of errands to run, lots of places … More

Art History, Art humor, Artist Quote of the Day

Monet on an Overcast Day

I keep an “Inspirations” folder on my computer desktop. As I’m browsing photo reference sites and come across landscape scenes … More

Claude Monet, Diffused Light, Overcast Days, Personal Style, Warm Shadows

When Does It Stop Being Art?

Here’s a question for you. When does abstract art stop being art? Maybe that sounds like a silly question, but … More

Abstract Art, Artistic Expression

Where Is The Concert?

I enjoy classical concerts. In younger days, my husband and I both enjoyed more raucous “rock” concerts — he was … More

Art theft, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Johannes Vermeer

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