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WeLCOMe tO mY ARt BLOG * :
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* by ARtiSt : LYNDA BLACK
(About Me)
Here i bLOg about everything : ARt / deSiGN / tYPoGRaPhY / PoetRY / MeNtaL HeaLtH & CReatiVitY etc. Etc. etC. i've also included basic explanations of a variety of fascinating mental health "conditions" in my blog. *Everyone* experiences reality in their own unique & meaningful way - and together these experiences of our world create a beautiful spectrum of the human condition. ♡ & this is the beauty of art - it brings us together, while at the same time, celebrating what makes each of us unique. ♡
Also, i'd LOVE if you'd take a moment to visit my ShOP ✚ WeBSitE !! ( tHaNkS SO MUCh =)
Have a * WONdERfUL * daY!
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what is ARt ???
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"EVERYthiNG iS ARt. It's not what you see - but how you see it. It is your experience of the 'art object' that makes the object into art." — Lynda Black (2024)
art [ ahrt ]
noun : art is the result of the artist using their * imagination * to express their own unique interpretation of a subject, thought, or emotion by creating an object or a performance that conveys their experience with * EXtRAORdiNaRY * importance , authenticity or profound meaning. Art includes visual arts such as painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, as well performance such as theatre, dance, literature, music & film.
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------> people living with a mental illness become artists as a way of coping with their experience of reality.
There are SO many wonderful reasons to become an artist & embark on your own creative journey. ♡
- Self-Expression :
- Healing :
- Love of Beauty :
- Personal Growth :
- Happiness :
- Spiritual Connection :
- Immortality :
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— Lynda Black (2015)
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“Because of your smile,
you make life more beautiful.” — Thich Nhat Hanh
Thích Nhất Hạnh (1926-2022) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, peace activist, author, poet & teacher. He was known as the "father of mindfulness". Mindfulness is the practice of gently focusing your awareness on the present moment without judgment. Mindfulness has many benefits such as:
- reduces symptoms of stress, anxiety, & depression
- increases a sense of well-being
- improves cognitive ability
- slows down the natural process of brain aging
- helps with the management of pain
- improves the quality of life for people living with chronic health conditions
- boosts your immune system
- soothes insomnia
- reduces high blood pressure
- & calms a 'busy mind'
Research has shown that mindfulness can cause healthy changes in the structure and function of the brain. However, mindfulness can also cause adverse effects for some people - especially those suffering from psychotic or delusional symptoms, dissociation or depersonalization, & fear or terror. For some people, mindfulness can increase feelings of depression and anxiety. Despite the many benefits of mindfulness - mindfulness is not for everyone - so please consult with your doctor or therapist before beginning your mindfulness practice.
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“Who looks outside, dreams;
who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl Jung
Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist, psychotherapist and psychologist. He was a pioneer in modern psychology and psychoanalysis. Jung's work has been influential in such fields as psychiatry, anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, religious study & evolutionary theory. Jung founded the school of analytical psychology. A key concept of analytical psychology is individuation. This is a lifelong process of self-realization by confronting the persona (the 'mask' that a person wears to present themselves to the world) and the inner workings of the individual's conscious & unconscious. Individuation is ultimately the search for wholeness within the human psyche. Jung also developed such well-known psychological concepts as synchronicity, archetypal phenomena, the collective unconscious, the psychological complex and extraversion / introversion. He is considered to be one of the most influential psychologists in history.
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“The psychotic drowns in the same waters
in which the mystic swims with delight.” — Joseph Campbell
Joseph Campbell (1904-1987) was an American writer of the human experience. Campbell's best-known work is in his book : The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949), where he presents his theory of the journey of the archetypal hero. The Hero's Journey, also known as the monomyth, is a process where an unknowingly 'hero' embarks on a quest into the unknown, overcoming obstacles and facing fears, before ultimately returning home - transformed. Joseph Campbell’s work on The Hero’s Journey, outlines a universal pattern in mythology cumulating across all cultures. The stages of the Hero's Journey parallels the sequence of cards found in the Major Arcana of the TAROT. Campbell's ideas evolve from his study of world mythologies and their relation to the human psyche. He was inspired by the work of Sigmund Freud & in particular, Carl Jung.
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du·al·i·ty
[do͞oˈalədē] : noun the opposition or contrast of two aspects of something; a dualism
-----------> Elements of
ARt ✚ dESiGN :
- POiNt (A focal point, such as a dot, is used to create an area of interest in the composition)
- LiNe (Lines connect any two dots in a compostition. They elicit a variety of moods based on their direction, shape, & weight. A straight line is more balanced and structured & a curved line is more dynamic creating a sense of flow or movement)
- ShAPe (A shape is a closed 2-dimensional area surrounded by an outline. There are 3 types of shapes: organic shapes - also known as freeform - which are random shapes naturally occuring in the world - people, plants, animals, etc.., geometric shapes are based on a mathematical structure - such as a circle, square, or triangle..., & abstract shapes that are shapes based on abstract representations of things in this world)
- fORM (Form is the way a 3-dimensional shape occupies space. It refers to the aspects of the object such as height, width, and depth)
- SPaCE (Space separates the elements in a composition. This includes positive space & negative space. Positive space is the space taken up by design elements & the white space surrounding the element is referred to as negative space)
- tEXtURe (Texture is used to represent how an object appears or feels. It can also make an object appear more realistic. Texture can either be tactile or visual. Tactile texture is the experience thru physical touch - rough, smooth, thick, etc. Visual texture is the texture of the object based only on the visual appearance)
- CoLOUR (Color helps convey the mood of your composition. Such aspects of colour include hue, value, saturation & temperature. Artists & Designers may use The Colour Wheel when choosing colors for a composition)
Principles of
ARt ✚
dESiGN :
- CONtRaSt (Contrast is the juxtaposition of different elements in a composition to highlight their differences)
- EMPhaSiS (Emphasis gives added importance to a chosen area in the compostition by creating a focal point)
- PROPoRtiON / SCaLE (Proportion is the relationship between all the elements in a composition due to their size or number)
- BaLaNCe (Balance is the feeling of equality in a composition. This is accomplished by either symmetrically or asymmetrically arranging the elements to create the perception of balance)
- PattERN (Pattern is the repetition of a design element organized in an orderly manner)
- HaRMoNY (Harmony is the result of combining similar or related elements to create a visually pleasing composition)
- VaRiEtY (Variety is the use of various elements in a composition to create visual interest)
- RhYthM (Rhythm is the direction the eye follows thru the composition due to intentional way the composition was created)
- UNitY (Unity is when all the elements of a composition create a cohesive whole)
*These are the building blocks that artists & designers use when creating. They are the core principles of art & design and can apply to * everything * we see.
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“Everything starts from a dot.” — Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter & art theorist. He is recognized as one of the pioneers of abstract art. As a child, Kandinsky was fascinated by colour. This developed into a preoccupation with colour symbolism and psychology. He likened the process of painting to that of orchestrating a musical composition - writting that "Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul". Kandinsky described hearing tones & chords as he painted & that such colour combinations produce vibrational frequencies, akin to chords being played on a piano. He also developed a theory for geometric shapes, such as the circle represents the human soul. He described his favorite color, blue, as “it calls man towards the infinite”. Kandinsky's art merges both music & spirituality. His art is an attempt to evoke sound through vision – pitch through color. Wassily Kandinsky was likely a synesthete - although it has been long debated. If Kandinsky did had synesthesia, his experiences of it seems to have profoundly impacted his life & his art.
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* SYNeStheSia * :
SYNeStheSia is a perceptual phenomenon in which the stimulation of one sense (such as hearing, sight, or taste) leads to an involuntary experience in a secondary sense. An example of this, is experiencing colors when listening to music, or seeing shapes when smelling certain scents. A common form of synesthesia, known as grapheme-colour-synesthesia is the experience of letters or numbers having certain colours. Also, in number form synesthesia, the experience of numbers, such as months or days will evoke precise locations in space. An example would be that the number 1960 is experienced as "farther away" than the number 1980. A person's experience of synesthesia can occur by combining any of the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, or touch). Most people with synesthesia describe their sensory experiences as pleasant or neutral, however a small percentage explain their experience as sensory overload. Synesthetes are also very likely to be involved in creative pursuits such as art. It is still a mystery how synesthesia develops, however it has been theorized that synesthesia develops during childhood when a child is engaged with abstract concepts for the first time.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
what you embrace will erase." — Unknown
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"Whoever wishes to devote himself to painting should begin by cutting out his own tongue." — Henri Matisse
Henri Matisse (1869-1954 ) was a French visual artist. He created in a variety of mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic art (etchings, linocuts, lithographs), as well as paper cutouts, & book illustrations. Matisse, alongside Pablo Picasso were influencial by defining modern painting & sculpture during the early part of the twentieth century. Matisse was known for his brilliant use of colour & his energetic brushwork, ranging from using thick impasto to flat areas of pure pigment. His signature combination of bright colours & fluid brushstrokes created structure in his compositions. In his art, he aimed to express 'the essential character of things' and to produce art that had 'balance, purity, & serenity - devoid of troubling or depressing subject matter'. His quote of 'cutting out your tongue' in the context of his art refers to the creation of his famous paper cut-outs. In 1941, Matisse survived a life-threatening battle with intestinal cancer & was confined to a wheelchair. This was when he began a life-affirming & joyful series where he replaced his paintbrush with a pair of scissors. Matisse called it “drawing with scissors”. This famous series was known as : the paper cut-outs.
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* hYPeRtHYMiA * :
-----> Ancient Greek ὑπέρ ("over") ✚ θυμός ("spirited")Hyperthymic temperament or hyperthymia is not a “condition” that someone is diagnosed with, but rather a personality temperament that is part of the normal spectrum. A person with this personality exhibits such traits as * increased energy, vividness & enthusiasm for life*. Hyperthymia may present similar to hYPoMaNiA, but it is a personality temperament - not a MeNtAL iLLNeSS. A person with hyperthymia is more stable than someone in a * biPOLaR - hYPoMANiC * episode.
Some common traits of hYPeRtHYMiA are :
- increased energy
- increased productivity (especially multitasking)
- shorter sleep duration & less need for sleep
- extreme talkativeness (including a tendency to repeat oneself)
- self-confidence & strong will
- low threshold for boredom
- risk-taking, sensation seeking & lack of inhibitions
- generosity & a tendency to overspend
- cheerful, enthusiastic & engaging
- driven & ambitious
- grandiose & expansive
* dYSthYMiA * :
Unlike hyperthymia, dysthymia is a psychiatric condition. A person with dysthymia has chronic, low-level depressive symptoms. It is also known as persistent depressive disorder (PDD). It is primarily a mood disorder, with similar cognitive & physical problems as major depressive disorder - but with longer-lasting symptoms. Dysthymia can seriously impact a person’s ability to function well. The person with this condition is usually sad with overall low energy - negatively impacting their motivation & their ability to complete daily tasks. It can also cause low self-esteem, decreased concentration & problems making decisions. The person is likely to also experience persistent feelings of hopelessness & pessimism.[*DISCLAIMER: i am not a qualified medical professional. this list of some of the common traits of hYPeRtHYMiA ✚ dYSthYMiA is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose yourself or others. Please seek a qualified mental health professional such as a doctor or therapist if you or someone you know has questions and/or concerns, or is exhibiting possible symptoms].
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The practice of GRATITUDE ♡ :
Gratitude is the positive emotion of being thankful & appreciative for someone or something in your life. It also involves you focusing on the good things in your life that have happened to you. Feelings of gratitude often emerge spontaneously, but research suggests that consciously cultivating such feelings as thankfulness & appreciation can have many mental health benefits. Practicing gratitude in your life can be an easy way to improve your mood & gain a healthy and positive perspective on your life circumstances. It is quite easy to have a gratitude practice; just set aside a few minutes everyday to focus on the good things that have happened to you or the things in your life that you are thankful for. You may also choose to keep a gratitude journal - here you can write down a few things you are thankful for each day. Another way of incorporating gratitude is during meditation, mantra or prayer. Also, you do not need to keep the feelings of gratitude to yourself - freely express these positive emotions with the people in your life that you are grateful for. ♡
By practicing gratitude daily, it can help lessen toxic emotions in your life such as jealousy, resentment, regret, and depression. However, be aware that your gratitude practice does not lead to toxic positivity - such as neglecting things that actually do require criticism. Toxic positivity is the belief that a person should reject so-called 'negative' emotions & always maintain a positive mindset regardless of how difficult or dire a situation may be. An example of toxic positivity is focusing on feeling thankful for your partner, but overlooking unhealthy situations or behaviors that need to be addressed within the relationship. Daily gratitude practice is a wonderful way of improving your quality of life & your sense of well being. ♡ ♡ ♡
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* ALeXitHYMiA * :
-----> also known as
emotional blindness
Alexithymia is a neuropsychological phenomenon where a person is unable to recognize, express or describe their own emotions. It is considered to be a personality trait. People with alexithymia tend to have difficulties with emotional attachment & interpersonal relationships. Alexithymia may cause a person to have trouble understanding the feelings other people experience; difficulty distinguishing between their own feelings and bodily sensations; as well as confusion about the physical sensations associated with their own emotions. They may also have a limited imagination & experience few dreams or fantasies. Their thinking also tends to be realistic & logical. Alexithymia occurs in approximately 10% of the general population and can occur in people with a variety of mental disorders. It is also highly prevalent among people living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). People who exhibit alexithymic traits are commonly referred to as alexithymics or alexithymiacs.
[*DISCLAIMER: i am not a qualified medical professional. this list of some of the common traits of ALeXithYMiA is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose yourself or others. Please see a qualified mental health professional such as a doctor or therapist if you or someone you know has questions and/or concerns, or is exhibiting possible symptoms].
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--------> The “flow” state :
The
“flow”
state is when a person is completely absorbed in a task or activity. This highly focused and immersive mental state results in reduced self-awareness, an altered perception of time, & a heightened sense of focus, concentration, & enjoyment. When a person is “in flow” they don't notice the passing of time or experience any thoughts about themselves or their performance. This state is also referred to as being “in the zone”. The concept of flow originated from the field of positive psychology. Positive psychology is the study of things that help humans thrive. Flow has some similarities with mindfulness, as both focus entirely on the present moment - but the term “flow” usually refers to situations in which a person is being productive, whereas mindfulness does not require a person to be focused on a task. There are several changes in the brain that occur during a flow state, such as an increase in attention, a decreased sense of self (this is the feeling of 'losing yourself' in the activity), a feeling of pleasure by activating the reward system in your brain, & enhanced creativity / pattern recognition. Also the areas of your brain related to learning & memory are enhanced, as well as negative emotions are diminished. A person can experience the mental state of flow during such activities as school, sports, at the office, or during hobbies & creative pursuits. Pursuing a creative activity you find enjoyable like painting, sculpture, or even knitting is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the "flow" state.In positive psychology,
the “flow” state
is considered beneficial for psychological health & well-being.
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* APhaNtaSiA * :
-----> Ancient Greek (phantasia) : φᾰντᾰσῐ́ᾱ ("appearance / image") ✚ prefix a- ("without")
APhaNtaSiA is a mental phenomenon in which a person has the inability to visualize. It is not a condition, disorder or disability - instead, it is considered a characteristic. Most people with aphantasia are born with it (and are unaware others have the ability to visualize), however it can also be acquired later in life due to an injury, illness or a mental health condition. Aphantasia is considered the opposite of * hYPeRPhANtaSiA *, which is when a person experiences extremely vivid mental imagery. People with aphantasia are called aphantasics and people with hyperphantasia are called hyperphantasics. Aphantasics lack the ability to visualize images in their mind, however many still have the ability to dream at night. Aphantasics tend to have more autistic traits than people without aphantasia, including difficulty with imagination & social skills. There is also a strong link between the experience of visual imagery & auditory imagery. Aphantasics tend to experience weaker or completely absent auditory imagery - such as an "inner voice". APhaNtaSiA is less common than hYPeRPhANtaSiA.
* hYPeRPhANtaSiA * :
Hyperphantasia can enhance creative thinking and artistic abilities - including finding innovative solutions to problems & coming up with new ideas. Because of their vivid imagination, people with hyperphantasia tend to excel in creative endeavors such as in art & design - as well as many are successful scientists, philosophers, inventors, & engineers. Hyperphantasia also tends to correlate with higher levels of openness. 'Openness' is a personality trait. People with this trait tend to happily embrace new ideas and experiences. They also have an overly inquisitive nature & a curiosity to learn new things. This trait of openness positively contributes to excelling at creative pursuits & 'thinking outside of the box'. The vivid mental imagery experienced with hyperphantasia is more apparent in mood disorders such as anxiety and bipolar disorder, as well as post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd). However, having hyperphantasia can cause negative effects such as exacerbate symptoms of such disorders by amplifying emotional states. Also, more intense vivid imagery tends to influence the severity of visual hallucinations seen in schizophrenia. It is even possible that hyperphantasia could be considered a "trait risk" for schizophrenia. People with hyperphantasia also have a higher likelihood of experiencing synesthesia.
[*DISCLAIMER: i am not a qualified medical professional. this list of some of the common traits of APhaNtaSiA ✚ hYPeRPhANtaSiA is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose yourself or others. Please see a qualified mental health professional such as a doctor or therapist if you or someone you know has questions and/or concerns, or is exhibiting possible symptoms].
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-----> ARt hiStORY (movements & styles) :
Art movements are when a group of artists share a common style, theme or philosophy. There are many art movements & art styles. Below is a list of some of the most popular.
- PRehiStORiC ARt : This is the earliest form of human expression - such as cave paintings, rock carvings, stone arrangements, & engravings (~40,000 — 4,000 B.C.)
- ANCieNt ARt : Art of ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Mesoamerica, Greece, Egypt & China. Ancient Art developed from advanced civilizations with written language (30,000 B.C. — 400 A.D.)
- MEdieVaL : This art movement developed during The Middle Ages - after the fall of the Roman Empire. Medieval art incompasses a wide variety of art & architecture using such materials as gold, marble and mosiacs. It also includes the construction of grand monuments and architectural masterpieces that the Catholic Church and wealthy oligarchs commissioned. Medieval Art developed during the economic hardships of the time alongside the influence of the early Christian Church (500 A.D. — 1400)
- GotHiC : Gothic Art began in Paris, France in the early 12th Century. It is a style of painting, architecture, & sculpture that has distinctive pointed arches & sharp features. Gothic architecture is defined by its use of stained glass, rose windows, ribbed groin vaults, pointed arches, flying buttresses, & pinnacles (1100 — 1500)
- ReNaiSSaNCe : Art from the Renaissance period is a revival of art styles, concepts & subjects from Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece. There was an interest in accurately capturing the form & proportions of the human body and depicting subjects such as people, landscapes & objects as realistically as possible with an attention to detail. This era was inspired by religious themes, narrative storytelling & technical mastery. Art was considered as a means for the betterment of society (1300 — 1600)
- BaROQUe : Baroque Art, Music & Architecture expressed ideals of beauty. It is described as extravagant & ornate. The common theme of Baroque art is the representation of grandeur & human divinity. It favoured subjects such as royalty & religious leaders (1600 — 1750)
- NeOCLaSSiCaL : Due to archaeological discoveries from ancient Greece and Rome, there was resurgence of classical art around the world. Neoclassical Art focuses on classical subject matter from ancient Greece & Rome such as architecture & monuments, historical events and mythical themes while expressing them with a minimal use of colour & an emphasis on symmetry, straight lines & geometric shapes (1750 — 1850)
- RoMANtiCiSM : Art from this period was inspired by passion & expressing deeply emotional subject matter. The brushwork was less precise and looser than previous art movements. Subject matter was peaceful and included people, landscapes, and a celebration of nature (1800 — 1850)
- ReALiSM : Realism is art that depicts the mundane & everyday life. The artists strived for photographic accuracy with a focus on capturing details & accurate use of colour. They depicted contemporary subjects and settings of everyday life (1840 —1900)
- IMPReSsiONiSM : Impressionism is like Realism by focusing on everyday subject matter, however it is different in its' artistic style. Impressionism is defined by quick energetic brushstrokes with the subject & environment less defined - this technique resulted in art that was meant to be viewed from a distance (1865 — 1900)
- POSt-iMPReSSiONiSM : Artists from this period had a desire to express their inner emotions & individual perception rather than depicting the outer world. They used bold colors, strong brushstrokes & focused on light and shadow. This resulted in geometric, distorted forms & a use of colors that are not found in nature (1880 — 1920)
- EXPReSsiONiSM : This art style emphasizes emotions & individual experiences. It is defined by a bold use of color, distorted forms. Its intent was to evoke emotions & ideas by capturing the inner world of the artist's psyche (1905 — 1925)
- CUBiSM : Cubism attempts to depict a subject in 3-dimensions by using geometric shapes such as the cube. This art style is defined by the use of multiple perspectives, geometric shapes & a monochromatic color scheme (1907 — 1920)
- AbStRACtiON : This vast style of art began around 1910 & includes such art styles as Abstract Expressionism, De Stijl, Lyrical Abstraction, Rayonism, Suprematism & Op Art, as well as Minimalism. Art forms such as painting, sculpture, and graphic art portray the visual world abstractly through the use of the design elements such as line, form, tone, texture & colour (from 1910)
- DadaiSM : Dadaism is an art movement that began in Zurich, Switzerland in 1916 and lasted only until the mid 1920's. The art is entirely political, representing extreme leftist views such as anarchism (1912 — 1923)
- BaUhAUS : Bauhaus is a German artistic movement from 1919-1933. The goal of bauhaus was to combine function & mass production. The design style is abstract, angular, & geometric, with very little ornamentation (1920 — 1925)
- SURReALiSM : Surrealism is art that uses symbols & images to depict the inner workings of the collective subconscious. There are unexpected, illogical juxtapositions & bizarre assemblages of ordinary objects. The subject matter focused on the irrational, mythological, and mysterious (1920 — 1950)
- AbStRACt EXPReSSiONiSM : This art movement emerged in the 1940's and 1950's. It focuses on using abstraction to express and/or elicit emotion. It was a rejection of representational art & a focus on depicting inner states & emotions. There was a use of abstract forms with an emphasis on freedom of expression and technique. The artists painted on large canvases with the intent to enhance the visual experience (1940 — 1950's)
- PoP ARt : Pop Art depicts fun & graphically designed illustrations with bright colors. The art often has underlying political commentary on such subjects as capitalism and war (1950's — 1960's)
- MiNiMaLiSM : Minimalist art is characterized by simplicity in both concept & design. The art was precise with use of shapes such as squares and rectangles. The colour palette was mostly monochromatic with an emphasis on two dimensions (1960's — 1970's)
- CONCeptUAL ARt : With conceptual art, the concept is the most important aspect. Conveying the concept or idea is more important than technique or aesthetic. There was also the use of language & text. Artists challenged the concept of art as a physical object, blurring boundaries between art & everyday life - and encouraging intellectual engagement (1960's — 1970's)
- CONteMPORaRY ARt : Contemporary art is defined as art that is created in the current era - from 1970 to the present day. It is not defined by a certain artistic style but rather by the time period in which it was created (1970's — present day)
>There are many many more Art Movements & Art Styles throughout history that are not included on this list. Feel free to research them & find the ones that inspire you. ♡ <
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RiGht bRAiN / LEft bRAiN :
The LEft bRAiN / RiGht bRAiN is a concept referring to the two hemispheres of the brain. The brain's cerebrum is divided into two hemispheres, each with different functions that work together as a whole. The cerebrum performs many functions related to your senses, vision, hearing, cognition & memory. The left side is associated with speech & processing language, while the right is associated with nonverbal memory & spatial awareness. The current theory is that each person is either left-brain or right-brain dominant based on their individual traits. Below is a list of some of the traits associated with each side of your brain :
-------> LEft bRAiN :
- logic
- sequencing / strategizing
- linear / analytical thinking
- accurate / practical / organized
- time perception
- science / mathematics
- speech / language
- reading / writing
- facts
- thinking in words
- words in music
- focusing on details
-------> RiGht bRAiN :
- imagination
- daydreaming
- creativity
- intuition
- music / art
- non-verbal cues / body language
- facial recognition
- emotions
- thinking in images
- rhythm in music
- focusing on 'the big picture'
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“The earth laughs in flowers.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882 ) was an American philosopher & poet. He pioneered the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. Transcendentalism is a philosophical, spiritual & literary movement that developed in the late 1820's in New England, U.S.A. It is an idealistic system of thought centering around the belief in the inherent goodness of humanity and the natural world. They believed in the concept of insight above logic & that the individual has been corrupted by society. Transcendentalists also believed in physical and spiritual phenomena & that the divine is inherent in the everyday experience. This famous quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson is from his poem Hamatreya (~1846). ♡
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