Art History & Periods, Artist Biographies, Art Galleries, & Art Schools on Mirrors Ancient and primitive mirrors were typically made of polished stone (obsidian in Stone Age Turkey, and jet in Pre-Columbian Peru), perhaps wetted to make them more reflective, and then metal (copper, bronze, silver, tin, etc.) In the 16th century, Venetian and French glassmakers developed a process in which transparent glass is coated with mercury (to the back side). Processes using an alloy of silver are most often used in manufacturing contemporary mirrors, but several materials — a number of metallic, ceramic, and plastic surfaces for mirror applications (aluminum and chrome, and Mylar® are among these) — offer such highly reflective qualities, that artists and designers employ them for their durability, flexibility, lightness, economy, tolerance of heat, cold, and so on. A "mirror image" is an image that is identical to another one, except that its parts are reversed from left to right, as they would appear in a mirror. Mirrors
Modern Art Timeline - Artists, Movements and Styles Artists, Movements and Styles in Modern Art (1870-1930) Impressionism is the name given to a colorful style of painting in France at the end of the 19th century. The Impressionists searched for a more exact analysis of the effects of color and light in nature. They sought to capture the atmosphere of a particular time of day or the effects of different weather conditions. They often worked outdoors and applied their paint in small brightly colored strokes which meant sacrificing much of the outline and detail of their subject. Among the most important Impressionist painters were Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Alfred Sisley and Henri de Toulouse Lautrec. Post Impressionism (c.1885-1905) VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853-90) 'Café Terrace at Night', 1888 (oil on canvas) Post Impressionism was not a particular style of painting. Cézanne was an important influence on Picasso and Braque in their development of Cubism. Fauvism (1905-1910) German Expressionism (1905-1925)
Art Periods and Movements Periods and Movements A movement is a style or technique followed by a group of artists who share common goals and beliefs. Movements are confined to a specific period of time, anywhere from a few months to several years, and can be visual, architectural, or literary. A period is a distinct phase within a movement, it can also be a marked phase in the work of a single artist such as Pablo Picasso's Blue Period. Research visual art from major periods and movements below, includes links to library and museum exhibitions where representative works can be viewed. See also: Master Artists Guggenheim Collection: MovementsView objects in the museum's collection arranged by movement, each image includes a detailed description and each movement includes an introduction and links to representative artists. WebMuseum, Paris: GlossaryDetailed articles and definitions of movements and terms. Wikipedia: PeriodsOutlines periods in the Western world from the Renaissance to the present day. Art Deco Cubism
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Learn about Color - Pratt & Lambert® Paints Explore color and discover something new about yourself. Why are you drawn to certain hues? What shades inspire you? What do you want color to say about you? Use what you know Color is the most impactful element to consider when decorating your home. This section will help you understand the art and the science of color so that you can better use it in your home to create the environment you desire. Moods of Color Once you realize the impact color plays on mood - and mood plays on color - you'll be empowered to use it in your home to create the environment you desire. Color Theory & Behavior The art and science of color can be complicated. Color Tools From color cards and inspiration cards to fan decks, color samples and our color visualizer, the color experts at Pratt & Lambert have assembled an amazing array of tools for the discriminating homeowner or professional. Color Selection
Color: Meaning, Symbolism and Psychology Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the pervasive color in the natural world that is an ideal backdrop in interior design because we are so used to seeing it everywhere. The natural greens, from forest to lime, are seen as tranquil and refreshing, with a natural balance of cool and warm (blue and yellow) undertones. Green is considered the color of peace and ecology. However, there is an "institutional" side to green, associated with illness or Government-issued that conjure up negative emotions as do the "slimy" or bilious greens. How the color green affects us physically and mentally * Soothing * Relaxing mentally as well as physically * Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety * Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony For more information see "All About the Color Green"
Color Meanings | Color Symbolism | Meaning of Colors This is part two of a three-part series on color. Part one was Color Therapy & Healing. You can read part three: The Psychological Effects of Color, where we will delve into the psychology of some specific colors and how they might affect your everyday life. Here are the topics covered in this article: The Meaning of Colors You Choose Carl Jung, a renowned psychiatrist and proponent of art therapy, encouraged his patients to use color because he felt this would help them express some of the deeper parts of their psyche. The colors you choose to wear might also say something about how you are feeling that day. How Do We See Color? There are 2 main sources of light that create the colors we see: the sun and lightbulbs. Surfaces reflect and absorb light differently, which results in the colors we see through our eyes. The colored light enters the eye through the pupil, goes through the lens, then reaches the back of the eye called the retina. Here you can see a basic color wheel.