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How Japonisme Shaped Modern Art

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Coined in the late 19th century to describe the Western craze for Japanese art and design, the influence of Japonisme blossomed after Japanese ports reopened to Western trade in 1854 after being closed to the West for over 200 years, and in doing so helped to lay the foundations for Modern Art.

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Mabel Dwight's American Scene

Michael Rose Fine Art

From the urban explorations of John Sloan or Edward Hopper to the more nuanced and human-focused prints of artists like Elizabeth Catlett or Sister Corita Kent, printmaking experienced something of a long golden age. In a 1936 lithograph, titled Ninth Avenue Church , Dwight’s wry sense of humor is on display. Mabel Dwight, Ninth Ave.

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Print or Poster?

MIR Appraisal

" But there are many types of prints, only a few being etchings, lithographs, screen-prints, and wood-cuts. Etching as a means of printmaking was most prominent during the sixteenth century, utilized by such artists as Albrecht Dürer, Lucas van Leyden, and Pieter Bruegel the Elder. This is where things can get confusing.

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Trusted Local Antiques Buyers and Their Services in Bradenton

Sarasota Antique Buyers

In particular, we are interested in English and Continental items from the 18th to the 20th centuries, as well as modern and traditional furniture. We understand that each piece’s value depends on various factors, such as age, quality, condition, rarity, period, and maker. Modern art: Our interest extends to modern art pieces.

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The Birth of Bohemian Culture

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Unorthodox and anti-establishment, the adherents of bohemian culture despised convention and rejected bourgeois values, as artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Vincent van Gogh embraced a new-found artistic freedom. A s much a state of mind as it was an artistic movement, being Bohemian was a reflection of oneself and society.

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Sacred Geometry in Art History: Divine Creativity

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Mathematical expression has been a core element of art since its earliest days, with an enduring inspiration that some might suggest was divine. Sacred geometry has inspired artists and designers for generations, from the precise placement of ancient sanctuaries to the anatomical accuracies of Renaissance revolutionaries.