Explorations in Art

Women's Impact on the Post-Modern Art Era Introduction For a very long time, art had primarily been dominated by men. Similarly to topics like science and politics, this male-dominated theme can affect the public's perception of art. Although there is no single answer to when female presence increased in the art world, the post-modern era was a stepping stone for women in art. This blog features some of my favorite female artists and explores how they contributed to the post-modern era.  Judith Baca Judith Baca is a Mexican-American painter, known best for her large murals and work in creating a welcoming and diverse art community wherever she is. It is important to note that Judith is not only an important female leader in the art world but also in the fight to create equality for all people and races. Judith's main focus for all of her work is to bring people together while connecting communities to the land around them.  Matriarchal Mural: When God Was A Woman (Thirteen

 The Great Depression's Influence on the Early Modern Era Introduction In the 1930s, the entire industrialized world felt the shock of the Great Depression. It began in the United States but was also very prominent in Great Britain and Germany. One of the most outstanding downfalls of the Great Depression was the stock market crash in 1929, which took years to recover from. Additionally, many lost their jobs and deeply suffered from unemployment. To combat this, the Works Progress Administration employed people as artists, which opened everyone up to a new outlook on art, music, and other cultural aspects that had been overlooked by many.  Margaret Bourke-White: Pedestrians in New York City Margaret Bourke-White was an American photographer who spent the early part of her career photographing scenes from the Great Depression. Her goal was to show the harsh reality of life during this era, and she achieved this by combining her brilliant photographs with journalism.  This photograph

 Photography and Sculpture in the Romantic Era Introduction The Romantic Era came after the Enlightenment and was an influential movement that integrated emotion and feeling into the adopted lifestyle of purely logical thinking. Artists began using their work to teach important topics such as injustice or emotional thinking. In doing this, freedom and equality became well-known to all. Landscapes, tragedies, and harmony between humans and nature were some of this time's most commonly seen works. This blog evaluates photography and sculpture in the Romantic Era. Photography In the 1800s, photography was a huge step in the learning curve of many different things. The first photograph was taken in 1821, and many more came quickly after that. This incredible art allowed people to capture and share moments that paintings or drawings couldn't. This is shown in Eadweard Muybridge's photograph  The Horse in Motion. At the time of its creation, the visual of running horses was very