I wrote this Summary for English 100 on an article about “The Importance of Urban Forests” by Amy Fleming. Summary: In her article, “The Importance of Urban Forests: Why Money Really Does Grow on Trees,” The Guardian writer Amy Fleming argues… Continue Reading →
Also dubbed as the ‘International Style,’ Art Nouveau was called different names in different places throughout the 19th century. It sought to let go of the past and create something modern. Whether it achieved that or not however is up… Continue Reading →
For this assignment I decided to do a reproduction of an ukiyo-e print. Ukiyo-e prints first appeared in Europe in the form of wrapping paper so I incorporated that aspect by actually wrapping the paper over a rectangular box. I… Continue Reading →
William Blake was a painter (and poet) from England who is well known for the unique nature of his artwork. He was born on November 28, 1757 and lived until the age of 70. From a young age, he had… Continue Reading →
Inspiration breeds creativity. A look into the impact of Japanese artwork on Western painters. From 1639 to 1853, Japan was largely isolated from the rest of the world. It was only in 1858 that Japan started to increase trade with… Continue Reading →
I decided to do my topic on the Futura font for the typography zine project. What I really liked about this font is that even though it’s old (created in 1927), it still appears new and is used even today…. Continue Reading →
Jan Vermeer was a well known artist of the Baroque Period from the 17th century. He was born in 1632 in Delft, Netherlands. His most famous accomplishments are his depictions of the normal lives of everyday people. He mastered the… Continue Reading →
A look into the story behind the printing press and the social revolution it caused! Johannes Gutenberg and the Inner Workings of the Printing Press Johannes Gutenberg is credited for inventing Europe’s first printing press. Surprisingly, Gutenberg had been working… Continue Reading →
I have always been interested in the way humans lived thousands of years ago. Their culture, behavior and achievements are very fascinating and there’s a lot we can learn from it. I also wanted to see if there’s anything we… Continue Reading →
Simone Martini was a well-known Italian artist of the 14th century. He was born in Sienna in 1284 and died in 1344. He contributed greatly to the International Gothic Style, which was characterized by decorative, delicate, and elegant artwork. In… Continue Reading →
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