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1. Automata (and Related) in Art
2. Good and Evil in Art
3. Studying Art Abroad - 20th century
4. Geometrics in Art
5. Influence of the Orient in Art
6. Fountains in Art
7. Text and Conceptual Art
8. Dance and Music in Art
9. Family Friendly Art
10. Climate and Seasons in Art
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1. Automata (and Related) in Art
Automation has advanced to the existence of AI. From mythology to reality, I will discuss the wonder of these fascinating moving, mechanical devices. Where knowledge meets technology.
2. Good and Evil in Art
In reality, as well as in art, there is the fight for good vs evil. I will discuss the multitude of ways this dichotomy is portrayed in art.
3. Studying Art Abroad - 20th century
Whether it was the wealthy during the Grand Tour or artists wanting to make copies of masterpieces, questions as to the where, why, whom I will discuss.
4. Geometrics in Art
The use of lines and shapes in art can be found in obvious and some not so obvious places. I will discuss my observations.
5. Influence of the Orient in Art
Japan was closed to the West until the mid-1800s, when trade with Europe began. Many artists were influenced by Japanese painters and printmakers. I will discuss my findings.
6. Fountains in Art
From the earlies civilizations, fountains have provided sustenance to humans and adorned gardens. I will discuss these remarkable sculptures.
7. Text and Conceptual Art
With the advent of writing and literature in the 7th- 4th century BC, the written word by humans became the pinnacle of communication. I will explain.
8. Dance and Music in Art
The artistic nature of dance and music are universal. I will discuss works of art that could be categorized from one or both genre.
9. Family Friendly Art
Parents and children can find surprise and delight in the art movements of Realism and Modernism and mediums of sculpture (3D), paintings, and so much more.
10. Climate and Seasons in Art
Changes in the climate have occurred throughout history, as have the four seasons. I will discuss how artists captured the essence of these natural phenomena.
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