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The Ming Dynasty        I chose to write about the Ming dynasty and specifically paintings of the time. Chinese painting advanced during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), building on the successes in painted art of the Song and Yuan dynasties. During this time, painting methods that had been invented and refined before the Ming period became classical. During the Ming era, more colors were utilized in the art. During this time, seal brown became much more popular, even overused. Many new painting skills and techniques were invented and perfected, and calligraphy and painting were much more tightly and flawlessly linked. In the mid and late-Ming dynasties, Chinese art reached a new peak. Painting evolved on a large scale, numerous new schools arose, and many notable masters emerged.      This painting is called "Two Hawks in a Thicket" and it was created in the 15th century. There is not an exact time of when the painting was made but it was during the mid-Ming dynasty by Ling Lia

World War 2 Influence On Art

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 World War 2 Influence On Art     I chose to write about the Mid-Modern era and specifically the influence of World War 2 on art. The Second World War, which lasted six years from 1939 to 1945, was a horrible battle. Many artists created striking pieces during this time to capture crucial and horrible occurrences. We all know that a period of struggle, sadness, and despair always produces incredible artwork. Humans use art to communicate their feelings and analyze events, as well as to record essential and less important events for future generations. In this exhibit, I will post 6 works that will show and explain how WWII influenced Mid-Modern art.     As the first artwork of WWII influence, I chose a work by Alan Moore called "Blind man in Belsen". This piece was created in 1947 in Melbourne, Australia.       Moore was a member of the Welsh Guards, a British force that took part in the liberation of this famed Nazi prison camp on April 15, 1945. He drew several sketches and

Introduction

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     Hello, my name is Markuss Komuls and I am an international student from Talsi, Latvia. I am currently a junior at UAF studying Business Administration with a concentration in finance. I plan to graduate in 2 years with a master's degree in business. I enjoy hiking, fishing, playing sports, and being with my friends and family. I am excited to take this class and learn more about art.       I enjoy art and the stories and history behind art work but I am not an artist. I do not paint, draw, or sculpt. I used to like drawing but I don't have time for it anymore. I do not own art but one day I will. I have never attended First Friday events. I enjoy going to art museums and I have been to a few back home in Latvia. My website