photo credit: Santiago – Lago de Atitlan – Guatemala-7 via photopin (license – see below) Do you know what it feels like to be a

How do you create an artistic composition that is pleasing to the eye? Many artists use a mathematical concept called the golden ratio, (also known

The best way to begin studying composition in art is by studying great works of art. Today, I’ve included a 2-minute YouTube video that gives

Guest post by Pat Knepley The most famous Pieta is the large sculpture in white Carrara marble by Michelangelo.  This masterpiece is magnificent for several

Last week, we looked at five “isms” in art history: Mannerism, Neo-Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Impressionism. This week, we’ll consider five of the more recent