Author: The Artist Editorial

Parenting plays a pivotal role in nurturing and encouraging creativity in kids. It is through the guidance and support of parents that children develop their inquisitive nature into a valuable skill that shapes their learning and creativity. There are several ways in which parenting helps cultivate curiosity in children. “The Golden Rule of Parenting is; do unto your children as you wish your parents had done unto you!” – Louise Hart Parents provide the foundation for curiosity by creating a safe and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable asking questions and exploring the world around them. Knowing they won’t face…

Mathematics and art may seem like two distant realms, but beneath the surface, they share an intricate and often overlooked relationship. The role of mathematics in art is profound, as it can be found in the patterns, proportions, and symmetries that underpin some of the world’s greatest masterpieces. This article will explore the fascinating interplay between these seemingly disparate disciplines, exploring how mathematics has been a source of inspiration, structure, and creativity for artists throughout history. The Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Sequence One of art’s most iconic mathematical concepts is the Golden Ratio, often represented by the Greek letter phi…

The power of art lies neither in the image nor the emotions it arouses in the viewer, rather its greatness is derived from understanding the creative forces which inspired the masterpiece. Goya’s black paintings series is a great example that proves this theory. Francisco Goya, the most important Spanish artist of late 18th and early 19th centuries, has been crowned by many as the last of the Old Masters and the father of modern art. The enigmatic and dark series, the Black Paintings, are the natural outcome of his life. The turbulent political times as well as a string of personal…

Mark Rothko is an artist who painted many marvelous works during his artistic career, some of which you may have seen already. Rothko is known for his pioneering role in the development of Color Field painting, which is a style of abstract art that emphasizes large areas of flat color. But the reality is, how much do we actually know about the man himself? Let’s learn some unknown facts about Mark Rothko and find out more about the man behind the art, his thoughts, motivations, and the life he lived.  1. Born as Markus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz, Rothko was born in…

Modern abstract art is a style of art that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a departure from realistic representation and a focus on conveying emotions, ideas, and concepts through non-representational forms, colors, shapes, and lines. This art movement is often associated with the broader category of modern art, which includes various styles and movements that rejected traditional academic and realistic art conventions. Key characteristics of modern abstract art Non-Representation Modern abstract art does not attempt to depict the physical world in a realistic or recognizable manner. Instead, it often emphasizes pure abstraction, using shapes,…

Art has always reflected the human experience, evolving alongside our culture, technology, and societal changes. As we stand on the brink of a new era, the future of art holds great promise and exciting possibilities. This article explores how innovation, technology, and shifting paradigms are shaping the art world and what we can expect in the years to come. Technology as a Creative Medium Artists can now use technology as an integral part of their creative expression. Digital art, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) are already pushing the boundaries of traditional art forms. Blending art and technology allows…

The word Renaissance means “rebirth”. Following the Dark and Middle ages and their associated turmoil and stagnation, not to mention the Black Death, Europe experienced a rebirth of sorts with a rediscovery of math, philosophy, astrology, astronomy, science, and literature and art witnessed a great revival within the 200 years, i.e., from 1400 to 1600. While many principal characteristics of renaissance art have been influencing the modern world, this phase had led towards a spiritual thinking wherein people began exploring the philosophy of humanism With the advent of the printing press, knowledge was for the first time in over 1000 years…

Leo Tolstoy could be called a father of abstract expressionism and the expressionist movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. His “Expression Theory” centered on the idea that art elicits and provokes emotion in the viewer. Tolstoy believed that the role of the artist was to provide the viewer with something that would bring out these effects. Abstract Expressionism achieves this by letting the medium and composition communicate for itself. Artists like Pollock believed that it was the viewer (and not the artist) who defines and interprets the meaning of the abstract expressionist artwork thus, there is no relevance on…

The words “Artist” have so many meanings. An Artist isn’t just someone who creates “art”, but also someone who practices it and then applies it into a daily routine. And, writing an effective artist statement involves detailed planning and execution. The thought of medicine, astrology, philosophy, and chemistry comes to many minds and then the sight of an art gallery, the sound of a powerful song, or the thread fittings of a designer clothing, inevitably pops up in others.  You might say riding a car, making your bed, or drafting out your day-to-day schedule is an art. Well, since it…

Kazimir Malevich, born in 1878 in modern-day Ukraine, was an avant-garde painter. Malevich was the founder of the Suprematist school of abstract painting. In his early life, his family moved often. He spent most of his time in villages in modern-day Ukraine among sugar beet plantations. He knew nothing about professional artists until the age of 12, although he was surrounded by art in the form of peasant embroidery and in decorative walls and stoves.   After his father died in 1904, Malevich moved to Moscow, where he studied at the Moscow School of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture. His early work…