Modern Art

May 22, 2019

How Mondrian Won the Art World with Just Three Colors

A true master of modern art, Piet Mondrian was a risk taker whose bold, fearless choices allowed him to become one of the most recognized artists of the 20th century. His abstract paintings in red, yellow, and blue rely on lines and geometry to make a statement and are a far cry from the conservative Dutch art scene he came of age in.

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August 27, 2018

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Usually, an artist's “early work” refers to pieces completed at the start of their career. In the case of modern master Pablo Picasso, however, the oldest examples of his artistic talent date back much further—beginning, unbelievably, when he was just a child. The prolific painter would go on to have many stylistic changes throughout his long career, but his early period is a peek into his early artistic development.

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March 27, 2017

The Evolution of Hypnotic Kinetic Sculptures

Art that contains movement perceivable by the viewer or that relies on motion for its effect—this is the definition of kinetic art. While the definition explains the practical notion, it doesn't emphasize the hypnotic capabilities of the artform. And though it comprises any medium, it's actually kinetic sculpture that most comes to mind when thinking of the genre. So where did kinetic sculpture get its start?

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