Art lexicon

In this section, we would like to introduce you to some of the most important and common terms from the world of art.

What is art, and what does it mean? The idea of art and its social function

6 days ago

When reflecting on the importance of art, it is easy to get from the topic. In art, there are often a variety of details that catch the eye and their meaning can be found. Accompany us on an intellectual journey ...

Street art – or urban art – is an art form that is accessible to everyone and has evolved from its beginnings as a form of rebellion into an internationally recognized art phenomenon.

What is street art? Origins, styles, techniques & intentions

5 months ago

The term "street art" describes an art form that takes place in public spaces. It is generally free and open to everyone

"Ventana y camino" - Acrylic painting by Mexican painter Susana Noriega (2009)

Art Brut – The “raw” art

5 months ago

The term Art Brut originates from the French artist (painter, wine merchant, sculptor) Jean Dubuffet. It describes the self-taught and…

Memento Mori: What transience in art teaches us about life

6 months ago

We encounter “Memento Mori” today in many forms, from classical art to modern music albums by Depeche Mode and…

Purism aka Wabi -Sabi - The new objectivity in the interior

Natural Purismus & Wabi-Sabi-Beauty through imperfection in the interior

7 months ago

In our modern lives, daily pressure, an often chaotic lifestyle, and an overstimulation of our attention and senses are omnipresent

Art is open to everyone who wants to experience it

Creative escape or a reflection of society? The role of art in our modern world

7 months ago

Art has existed since the dawn of humanity. Throughout history, people have always created and celebrated art. It has been and always will be an inseparable part of human life, regardless of ethnicity, political beliefs, or cultural background.

Rubber stamping has long since established itself as a form of stamping in the visual arts.

The Blotted-Line Technique: Warhol's Stamping Technique Explained Step by Step

8 months ago

In the 1950s, Andy Warhol worked as a commercial artist and looked for ways to produce his illustrations faster and more efficiently

Photography of the Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) in her art studio in Hamngatan in Stockholm

Hilma af Klint - Gifts to the future

8 months ago

Abstract images trigger interesting and moving impulses in our subconscious. Modern art and the psyche go hand in hand, so that…

Minimalism: How the reduced style revolutionized our aesthetics and our lifestyle

8 months ago

You've surely come across the clean and minimalist apartments in furniture advertisements, interior design magazines, or on Instagram influencers' websites, which feature…

Frans Hals - Willem Croes (between 1662 and 1666, location: Alte Pinakothek, Munich)

The techniques of oil painting: What we can learn from the Old Masters

8 months ago

Why has oil painting fascinated artists for over five centuries? The answer lies in its unique combination of technical brilliance and…

Forming currents of abstract art and its most important artists

9 months ago

In our article “Abstract Art – All about the non-representational art movement” we discussed abstract art as a concept, an influential art movement and…

“Art as an idea” or “Where does art begin?”

10 months ago

Where does art begin? One of the main reasons that can prevent the "average" person from engaging with art is uncertainty

Macramé can be used to create wonderful decorative elements for the home

Macramé: The gentle knotting technique with oriental flair

10 months ago

Macramé, an old classic of knotting techniques, is experiencing a new surge in popularity and is rapidly gaining popularity among craft enthusiasts and hobby artists

The sculpture "Apollo and Daphne" by Bernini in the Galleria Borghese.

Art Periods and Movements – Introduction to the Art History of Styles and Their Characteristics

11 months ago

Art history is characterized by numerous important Art Periods And Movements , which even those unfamiliar with art often encounter. Everyone has their own individual understanding of them…

Wolfram von Eschenbach, Parzival, start prologue

German literature in the High Middle Ages: exciting stories and tender minessing

12 months ago

Right at the beginning: Literature in crisis. We are roughly in the year 1000, and the Germans were just…

Art Dictionary and Glossary

Like any subject area, art also has a wealth of specialised terminology, expressions, abbreviations, and foreign words.

In this section, we would like to introduce you to some of the most important and common terms from time to time.

You will be able to learn and deepen your understanding of a range of information, definitions, liturgical terms, notes, common technical terms and their abbreviations, as well as concepts from art theory, art history, and art philosophy.

In our continuously expanding category "Art Dictionary," we provide answers to questions such as "What is meant by Art Brut , Tape Art , Macramé , Performance Art or Conceptual Art ?"

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Art lexicon

What is art, and what does it mean? The idea of art and its social function

What is street art? Origins, styles, techniques & intentions

Art Brut – The “raw” art

Memento Mori: What transience in art teaches us about life

Natural Purismus & Wabi-Sabi-Beauty through imperfection in the interior

Creative escape or a reflection of society? The role of art in our modern world

The Blotted-Line Technique: Warhol's Stamping Technique Explained Step by Step

Hilma af Klint - Gifts to the future

Minimalism: How the reduced style revolutionized our aesthetics and our lifestyle

The techniques of oil painting: What we can learn from the Old Masters

Forming currents of abstract art and its most important artists

“Art as an idea” or “Where does art begin?”

Macramé: The gentle knotting technique with oriental flair

Art Periods and Movements – Introduction to the Art History of Styles and Their Characteristics

German literature in the High Middle Ages: exciting stories and tender minessing

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