8 Things You Need to Know About the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Always wanted to visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art but haven’t had the chance? Do the next best thing by discovering these 8 fun facts about the Met. www.segmation.com
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The 3 Best Art Museums and Galleries in Paris
Are you against the idea of planning a trip to Paris, the most-visited city in the world? If so, it may be best for you to stop reading this right now. Learning about the best art museums and galleries in the City of Light will definitely make you want to check the price of plane tickets. Here’s just a tiny sampling of the breathtaking art museums and galleries that reside in Paris
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Museum Curator Elevates Prestige of Paint by Number Art
While many do not believe paint by number paintings are true works of art, William L. Bird, Jr., believes they are. Bird should know – he is not only the curator at the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, he is also highly educated on the subject of paint by number.
DetailsPlexiglass + Light = Awe Inspiring Art
SegPlay® Mobile youtube Think back to when you were a child, easily fascinated by the tiniest things. Maybe you remember the excitement of finding a rainbow on the wall and the joy of discovering the crystal figurine that seemed to magically create this kaleidoscope of color. Perhaps you even spent the afternoon moving that figurine…
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“Morbid Curiosity”–A Chicago Cultural Center Exhibit
The Chicago Cultural Center opened a very unique and intense art exhibit in January called “Morbid Curiosity.” The exhibit is truly unique because it showcases the work not of a singular artist, but of a collector. The art exhibit is extremely intense because its theme is death. Richard Harris has spent twelve years collecting pieces…
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Art Alive
If you’ve never been to the San Diego Museum of Art for their yearly event, Art Alive, this is the year you should participate. The San Diego Museum of Art challenges floral designers to make the artistic masterpieces housed in their museum come alive through their floral interpretations. This four day event, beginning April 12…
DetailsThe Louvre Museum in Paris
Did you know the Louvre Museum in Paris is the largest art museum in the world? It was also the residency to kings prior to the Palace of Versailles and is, to this day, a historic monument that represents most nations. Aside from numerous pieces of famous artwork and exhibits, it even houses a McDonalds!…
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4 Reminders Why Art is Important
Art is important. It is of the highest value to our individual selves and an intrinsic part of culture. However, in the 21st century, we often find ourselves taking art for granted. This is why it is important to be reminded about just how important art is to us. After exploring the history of art…
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Discover the Artist in You
When did you discover the artist in you? Was it the first time you held a paint brush? Or the time you received praise for an art project? Whenever it was, Segmation wants to know because Segmation allows artists of all kinds to reach their fullest potential. Discovering the artist in you and encouraging art in…
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A Closer Look at Complementary Colors www.segmation.com
Take a close look at Matisse’s painting The Dance, shown above. What is it about this painting that makes it “pop”? The dancers seem like they’re almost floating on top of the background. Why is that? Matisse was a master colorist, so he chose his colors carefully. He knew that when orange and blue are…
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Tips for Making the Most of Your Next Art Museum Visit www.segmation.com
Visiting art museums can be both fun and daunting. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, for example, contains over 2 million square feet of exhibition space – now that’s a lot of art! With room upon room filled with treasures from various civilizations, a visit to a major museum such as the Met is certainly an…
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