Renaissance Art
April 5, 2021

Who Was Albrecht Dürer? Learn About the Pioneering Northern Renaissance Printmaker

The 15th century was a period of major artistic growth in Europe. While the Italian Renaissance is known for its advancements in color and understanding of anatomy, the Northern Renaissance popularized the use of prints. One person, in particular, paved the way in different printmaking techniques: German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Although printmaking had already existed for some time, Dürer was the first artist to elevate it to a form of fine art.

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Landscape Photography
April 5, 2021

Dancing Light Paintings Contour Nature With Fiery Streaks of Illumination

Light is beautiful yet ephemeral. And photography, at its core, is about light; the practice takes its name from the Greek words phos meaning “light,” and graphê, meaning “drawing.” Brazilian photographer Vitor Schietti has fully embraced the nature of light in his work. In 2015, he began a series entitled Impermanent Sculptures that incorporates a technique known as light painting to surround trees and other natural objects with fiery streaks of illumination.

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Street Art
April 4, 2021

Vibrant Birds Spread Their Wings in Murals That Engulf the Sides of Buildings

Even when it's cloudy, residents of Buenos Aires can find a piece of the blue sky in Fio Silva‘s colorful murals. The Argentian artist decorates building facades with exquisite depictions of birds soaring through windy skies and leafy foliage. “I have always liked painting organic and moving figures,” Silva tells My Modern Met. “They represent a search for meaning that I was experiencing.

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DIY
April 2, 2021

10 Mason Jar Craft Ideas Perfect for Creative Home Decor and DIY Gift Giving

The mason jar is a hallmark of farmhouse chic decor, and the possibilities are endless for crafting with this simple vessel. Whether your taste trends are modern or vintage, the mason jar is a blank slate. Patented in the mid-19th century by John Landis Mason, the design of the jars became popular for canning due to its two-part lid which provided the perfect seal.

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My Modern Met

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