It’s no secret that art in schools and education are the first ones to be impacted by budgetary cuts. It is often on the first programs to be cut because the public and those in office see art as “fun” but not essential. The perspective of art being unimportant couldn’t be further from the truth.Continue reading ” Art: The Essential Worker of Education”
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Art Censorship: What the F@#k?!
Art is known for being one of the most expressive, creative ways to express ideas, convey deep emotions and/or bring awareness to an issue. Art also has a long history of being censored or altered to fit societal norms and morals. Art has had to toe the line between freedom of expression and cultural sensitivities.Continue reading “Art Censorship: What the F@#k?! “
Art and Politics: A Messy Relationship
When people think about politics, people do not usually think about its artistic aspects. Art is a form of expression. Throughout history, art has been used to document different historical periods, inspire movements and renaissances, and enact social and political changes. It is a form of expression that can be a catalyst for change orContinue reading “Art and Politics: A Messy Relationship “
Breaking Down Art History: Lectures of Fidelity
Giovanni Arnolfini and His Wife is a painting by Jan Van Eyck during the Early Renaissance period in Europe. The painting depicts Giovanni Arnolfini, the Lucca financier “(who had established himself in Bruges as an agent of the Medici family),” along with his second wife, whose name is unknown (Kleiner). It is implied that theContinue reading “Breaking Down Art History: Lectures of Fidelity”
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