From Alec Baldwin to the renaming of the University of Southern California’s School of Theatre, this sure was an interesting week in art news. I admit, while doing my due diligence and researching these stories, I often find myself frustrated by the lack of tangible and worthwhile news that is  Continue Reading...

When most people think about art, they think about paintings on a wall, or sculptures in a garden, or brightly-colored origami. It’s easy to appreciate the craftsmanship of well-done paintings and sculptures, and they can be aesthetically pleasing, but most people don’t see how this art can make an impact in other  Continue Reading...

What is Journalism? Every day, people are curious about events happening all around them. Some will sit nestled with their morning newspapers at their breakfast nooks. Others peruse their weekly news magazines as soon as they hit the mailbox. Television newscasts and informational websites are also very popular for keeping  Continue Reading...

1. National Gallery of Art – Washington, D.C. I know we said we weren’t ranking the museums. But you can’t create one of these lists without starting with the country’s preeminent art museum. It was created by Congress and financier Andrew W. Mellon as a gift to the people of  Continue Reading...

What is Found Art? Found art is an unusual type of art that involves creating pieces from “found” objects that are not usually considered to be artistic in any way. Most of the objects used in found art usually have another purpose, and they are usually modified in some way  Continue Reading...

What is African Art? In the most basic sense, African art is a type of art that originated and is influenced by the number of diverse cultures in Africa. Just as many historians believe that Africa was the birthplace of all mankind, some art experts believe that African art was  Continue Reading...

What is Art History? The concept of art is often considered to be one of the earliest forms of self-expression, creativity, and communication. The earliest cave paintings are one of the most popular examples of the earliest forms of art. Throughout the years, however, art and art techniques have grown  Continue Reading...