It is pretty much impossible to imagine a major art show or festival without at least one kinetic art piece. Today, "kinetic art" is often used as an umbrella term that includes many different techniques and approaches. You also might have noticed that moving installations and sculptures get significantly more attention from media outlets and the audience than other forms of art. But what is it that is so captivating to us about kinetic works of art?
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300Magazine has the pleasure of inviting you to the amazing event organized with the support of Platform 101. IROMEDIA, an annual show dedicated to showcasing the impressive developments in the field of new media art, gathers national and international talents for the second year in a row. The exhibition is already open to the public at TECH_FAC New Media Arts Museum in Tehran, Iran.
Moving to a new home is an exciting but often daunting task, especially when transporting valuable and delicate fine art pieces. The safety of your artwork is paramount, and deciding whether to take a DIY approach or enlist the expertise of professional art movers is a crucial consideration. In this discussion, we will explore the key factors that can help you make an informed choice that ensures the protection and preservation of your cherished art collection.
Net art is a form of new-media art, which emerged around the 90s and is heavily inspired by traditions of Dada, kinetic art, video art, and many more. It has since branched out to various sub-genres, such as browser art, software art, glitch art, and many more.
As the Industrial Revolution gained ground in the first quarter of the 19th century, more and more people started turning back to what they thought to be the simpler and purer times — the Dark Ages. Medieval Revival influenced everything, from philosophy to art to home decor. Let’s take a look at what exactly made this movement so prominent in the Victorian era.
At first, when comparing Orthodox vs Catholic icons, there appear to be many significant differences between the two types of religious images. From the attitudes of believers toward icons to stylistic traits, it seems like there are more differences between what we today know as Orthodox and Catholic traditions. But why is it so? And do Eastern and Western Christian icons have any similarities?
Edgar Degas managed to capture the inner life of the dance scene like no other. Famous for his pieces depicting dancers, he was not the only one drawn toward performers as subjects, but he was the only one who focused on the social issues and controversies that, unfortunately, were an inseparable part of the dance world.
An artist and their muse are a tandem that has existed for as long as art itself. However, muses are more than mythical beings, beautiful metaphors, or faceless objects of affection without autonomy of their own. Today, we will talk about three famous muses who not only inspired artists but also created outstanding art themselves.