Art Blog
2.21.2013
Emigre Typefaces
Emigre features many interesting fonts, but my favorite, that I came across, is Dogma. The angular nature of some letters contrasts nicely with the curves of the rounded letters. The italics version of the font is particularly appealing, with the addition of more swooping curves on letters that would otherwise be straight or angular.
2.19.2013
Classification of Typefaces
This is an example of my favorite type family, Modern.
My favorite Drop Cap sketch is in the Italic family, and would most likely be considered a script.
2.12.2013
2.07.2013
1.28.2013
1.15.2013
9.10.2012
Modern and Post Modern Art
The Modern Art movement began roughly in the mid-1800's as somewhat of an experiment. This era allowed artists to create art for the sake of art. Because of this, very different pieces and styles began to emerge.
One of the most notable, and widely recognized Modern Artists is Pablo Picasso. The above painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, was essentially the first of its kind, sparking Cubism.
Pablo Picasso
Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, 1907
One of the most notable, and widely recognized Modern Artists is Pablo Picasso. The above painting, Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, was essentially the first of its kind, sparking Cubism.
Pablo Picasso
Guernica, 1937
The above painting was created as a political reaction to the Nazi's devastating casual bombing practice on the Basque town of Guernica during Spanish Civil War.
Jackson Pollock
Untitled
Unlike Modern, Postmodern art is art for the sake of ideas. Innovation, style and originality are less important than the idea conveyed by each work. However, this is only a generalization, as Jackson Pollock demonstrates other movements that grew out of Postmodernism.
Jackson Pollock
Number 26, 1951
Pollock's style and unconventional method of painting was radical, at the time.
Jackson Pollock
Blue Poles: Number II, 1952
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