Talk About Art.
Welcome to Talk About Art, our blog where we explore interesting topics in art history spanning from ancient to contemporary times. Interested in a specific topic or want to contribute an article? Contact us to let us know.
Talk About Art: Our 5 Favorite Spooky Artworks
It's Halloween! Want to send a shiver down your spine? Read on to learn about five of our favorite unsettling, unnerving, and, at times, creepy works of art.
Artist Q&A:
Elliot Cowan
Elliot Cowan draws on his experience from the film and animation industries to imbue his prints and watercolors with dynamism and, at times, humor.
Artist Q&A:
Howard Gross
Howard Gross has made art for over fifty years using a wide variety of media. Always intricate and obsessively detailed, his work continues to mystify.
Artist Q&A:
Katherine Maude Thomas
Katherine Maude Thomas (Kate) draws inspiration from Earth's natural materials to create mystifying and otherworldly paintings to channel positive energies.
Artist Q&A:
Kerstin Roolfs
Get to know Kerstin Roolfs a little better in the first of our series of Artist Q&A's. Kerstin explores themes of history and political systems in her work.
Art History 101: Impressionism
Today, it is easy to understand why Impressionism is a pillar of modern art history but, in the 19th century, some critics compared it to wallpaper.
Art History 101: The Italian Renaissance
It is widely acknowledged that the Renaissance was a major turning point in the development of Western art history. Click below to find out why.
Art Market 101: Basic Terminology
A deep understanding of the art market is essential for every collector. We’ve put together a brief overview of some basic art market terms to help you get started.
Natural Symbols in Chinese Ink Painting
In celebration of September Asia Week, we’re delving into the centuries-old tradition of Chinese ink painting and the common symbols artists employed.
Asia Art Week: 5 Asian Artists We're Inspired By
To celebrate Asia Art Week, we're looking at some of the contemporary Asian artists that have shaped recent art history and inspired people worldwide.