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Discovering Charleston, South Carolina: A Local Gallery’s Guide to the Essential Experiences

Many of us know The Holy City has rich history but the current cultural significance of Charleston is often overlooked. This city has exploded in the last 20 years with...

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How to Look at Modern Art? 6 Tips

How do you interpret modern art? To get the most out of it, you need to look at the historical context, get familiar with the...

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How Was Modern Art Shaped by Other Trends?

Though modern artists showed a penchant for pivoting away from well-established traditions, they still sought inspiration from their predecessors and past art movements. Art never...

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How Was Modern Art in America Different from Europe?

Art movements between America and Europe differ from one another greatly. This should come as no surprise – the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean separating...

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What is Modern Art? Definition

Modern art refers to the time between roughly the 1850s and 1960s. What makes the period significant is the trend for artists to reject many...

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Modern vs. Contemporary Art. What is the Difference?

Is contemporary and modern art the same? No – Western modern art is dated roughly between 1860–1960, while contemporary art refers to art made in...

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How to Paint Abstract Art?

How to paint abstract art? Firstly, get rid of your concerns and formal skills – abstract art is freer, so these can only stop you...

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What Is Impressionism Art?

What is impressionism art? It’s an art movement that has its roots in France. At first, it was developed in painting, but later, it also...

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What Is Positive and Negative Space in Art?

What is negative space in art? This term refers to the space around and between the subject of the artwork, for example, the background in...

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Nathan Durfee Unveils "Daydreamers" at Gibbes Museum: A Journey Through Masked Realities

In the heart of Charleston, South Carolina, the Gibbes Museum is set to host a unique exhibition by acclaimed oil painter Nathan Durfee. Titled "Daydreamers," this...

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