Five years before Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Theory of Colors, English artist Mary Gartside published her own challenge to Isaac Newton's ideas – yet, as Kelly Grovier writes, Mary Gartside disappeared from history. In 1805, a little-known English artist and amateur painter did what no woman had done before: she published a book on the subject of color theory. Although few details of Mary Gartside's life and career survive, her unprecedented volume An Essay on Light and Shade, on Colors, and on Composition in General reveals evidence of her extraordinary creative genius.
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What are the most famous paintings about the life of Jesus Christ? Get to know the story of Easter, through tendelicate paintings about the religious episodes, around the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ here.
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The Seattle museum has announced a summer camp for children ages 12-18 that encourages them to find their "drag persona". The event, titled "Drag-tastic Summer Camp: The Art of Drag", is hosted by the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington.
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In recent years, there has been a boom in podcasts produced. With this new means of sharing, we can learn much more about art, anywhere, anytime. We can finally enjoy candid conversations with people from all corners of the art world – artists, gallerists, dealers, historians, collectors, curators and enthusiasts. Private information in a field that many consider exclusive is now public. Want to learn more about the art world? How can artists find success? Influences from the art world? Find out in this list which podcast is perfect for your tastes.
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