05th July 2007
Black art prints are a striking addition to any home cor plans. But what exactly is so appealing?There are a number of reasons why you might be interested in these art prints and why you might want to add them to one or several rooms in your home. Here ar...
04th May 2007
If you’re looking for an inexpensive way to add style to your home, you mat want to consider contemporary art prints. By hanging these prints of your favorite images and paintings, you can not only add color to your favorite rooms, but also add a focal ...
29th December 2006
When most people think of traditional African art, the beautiful and elaborate masks usually come to mind. While the African masks are a large part of the art from this continent they only represent a small part of the widely diverse types of work. Tradit...
20th December 2006
Since mankind first learned to make pictures, individual styles of art have existed.Each one has its own distinguishing features. Cubism, or Cubist Art is no exception.Originating in the early 1900’s, this form of art is considered to be an extension of...
18th December 2006
There are only a few occasions when most people think about fine china and place settings. One of those is when a loved one passes away and people debate who is going to get Grandma’s china, and the other is when a bride to be picks out her pattern for ...
15th December 2006
Art is an amazing way to get to know a previously unknown culture.It often reflects cultural diversity as well as religious and ethnic origin. There are many unique societies throughout the globe and art is a way to bring them all a little closer to home....
12th December 2006
Like many artists who use cultural and ethnic heritage as an inspiration for their art, modern African American art often has strong roots in Africa. For many African American artists, the Southern region of the U.S. also represents a huge emphasis on th...
08th December 2006
Since its conception, art in all of its various forms has been created for the sole purpose of the artist describing for the world his or her personal visions of a person, event, or place. As a result visual works of art leave the viewer with an impressio...
06th December 2006
When one considered the sheer breadth and size of the African continent it is easy to see why so many unique and diverse forms of art originated there. Ancient, as well as modern black artists of Africa relyheavily on the natural resources found in their ...
04th December 2006
While many people are familiar with traditional African art, the world of contemporary African art is widely unrecognized. Part of the problem is the academic world’s fascination with the ancient, traditional forms of art, therefore making it difficult ...
29th November 2006
African Painting
To say that African painting is complex and diverse is an understatement. To be ironically referred to the Dark Continent, this region has produced some of the most visually stunning and emotionally moving pieces of art the world has eve...
27th November 2006
Yoruba Art
Africa is a continent that is rich in tradition, history, and still maintains a sense of the mysterious. Throughout the centuries, its diverse and creative people have made some of the most unique and beautiful pieces of art the world has ev...
