Modern Art | Visual Arts Education
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The Lion Man is an ancient sculpture discovered in 1939 in Hohlenstein-Stadel, a German cave. It is around 40,000 years old and is made from mammoth ivory. The sculpture is a combination of a human figure and a lion, with the lower body being that of a human and the upper body and head of … Read more
The Venus of Lespugue is a prehistoric statuette of a woman made from mammoth ivory. Discovered in France in 1922 & is estimated to be around 25,000 years old. The Venus of Lespugue is notable for its exaggerated & stylized depiction of female anatomy, with oversized breasts, buttocks, & hips. It is believed to be … Read more
The Venus of Willendorf is a small, prehistoric figurine discovered in Austria that dates back to around 25,000 BCE. It is made from limestone & stands just over 4 inches tall. The figure has exaggerated features, including large breasts & a prominent belly, & is thought to represent a fertility goddess. The artifact is one … Read more
Ambum stone is a well-known example of Neolithic art from Papua New Guinea. The small, carved figurine depicts a cuscus, a type of marsupial found on the island. The sculpture was carved from greywacke stone using stone tools, and is estimated to be over 3,000 years old. Its intricate design and craftsmanship indicate a highly … Read more
Thinker of Cernavoda is a prehistoric clay sculpture discovered in Romania in 1956. It depicts a human figure in deep contemplation and is thought to be from the 5th millennium BC. It is a significant archaeological find and an enduring symbol of Romania’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. The sculpture has been the subject of … Read more
Alexandros of Antioch’s Venus de Milo Statue They named the statue Venus de Milo after Aphrodite’s Roman name, Venus, and the Greek island of Milos, where it was discovered. The Venus de Milo is an armless marble statue of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and one of the most famous specimens of … Read more
What Is The Meaning Of Laocoön And His Sons? Laocoön and His Sons exemplify realistic movement in sculpture. Laocoön and His Sons furiously strive to extricate themselves from the clutches of serpents. However, no matter how much Laocoön and His Sons strain and fight, they remain entangled in the serpent’s grasp in a struggle to … Read more
A concise overview of art’s evolution and its influence across history, across the globe, on societies and civilizations. While you are here be sure to check out modern berry wall decor and nature wall decor art on Artabys. Modern Art Evolution Modern art has evolved and is associated with plenty of associations and embedded in … Read more
So what does the term modern art really mean? I am guessing to most folks it means art that is popular right now, right? But as historians and others know modern art is a style that originated over a hundred and fifty years ago. Does not sound so modern now does it? But lets get … Read more
When we talk about antique ceramic vases some of the best examples of ceramics come from ancient Greece. As you may have guessed, I am interested in Greek Roman antique ceramic vases and any archaeological surveys that have to do with discovering how Roman ceramics were made and used in ancient times. As an artist … Read more