Art Appreciation Top Ten

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Here are the top ten articles for the Art Appreciation Site! These rankings are live and get reset at the beginning of each month, so check back often to see what your fellow visitors are most interested in!

1. Ladies and Gentlemen, The Circus

Clowns such as Harlequin and Pierrot as well as other circus characters have been portrayed artistically for centuries. I will discuss.

2. The Origin of Red in Art

From the earliest art to later works, I will discuss cultures and individuals who used the color red in its many shades.

3. Blackness in Art

According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, blackness is defined as "the quality of being very dark, or an area of darkness." I will discuss.

4. The Wonder of Chinese Decorative Arts

In this article I will describe the materials used by the Chinese in their highly respected and admired decorative arts.

5. Great Women in the Arts

There is an international outcry over the underappreciation of women in the arts. I will introduce those who have paved the way for today's women.

6. Art Mediums – Work on Paper

You've heard the phrase, "My child could draw that!" Well, maybe, but some artists had the forethought to apply a unique idea to paper. I will discuss.

7. My Research into the Provenance of a Painting

It wasn't until I saw a segment on 'Antiques Roadshow' that I decided to research a painting I owned. I will share what led to interesting twists and turns and spending many hours on the project.

8. Explaining Lithography

As an alternate art method to drawing, painting, engraving and photography, I will discuss the origin of lithography and share the artists who incorporated this into their oeuvre.

9. Remarkable Women in the Arts

Historically, women artists have been the trailblazers of their age. I will discuss some of these amazing women and their achievements.

10. The Circle and Sphere in Art

These 2-D and 3-D geometric figures are common in the history of art. I will discuss the obvious and offer new perspectives.

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