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Art Smart
by Kyle Wood
Art is for everyone, but sometimes, the way we talk about art doesn't make sense to anyone. Art Smart breaks through the confusing artspeak to help everyone understand and enjoy art a little bit more. Every episode is short and to the point giving you a quick overview of the topic in just a few minutes. In Season 1, Art Smart focused on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. The elements of art are the building blocks of art and the principles of design focus on how artists arrange those building blocks. Understanding the Elements and Principles can help you become a better creator whether you aspire to be the next Leonardo da Vinci, or you just want your family photos to look good on social media. For Season 2, Art Smart is focusing on different eras and movements in art. What is the difference between modern and post-modern? How were the Post-Impressionists and Impressionists similar and different? Learn all about these and other movements in season 2. Eac
Episodes
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Block Printing
This week's episode is about block printing. For the history segment, I talked a bit about Katsushika Hokusai, a Japanese woodblock printer in the 19th century, and I interviewed Speedball Art Products to learn about modern materials and methods. To learn more about Speedball, check out their...
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Photography
This week's episode is about photography. While numerous scientists were conducting experiments with light sensitive materials as early as the 18th century, it was Daguerre in the middle of the 19th century who really advanced the medium. He wasn't the first photographer, but he innovated coming…
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Film and Video
In this episode, I share a little bit of the history of how film developed with early pioneers of motion pictures. For my interview, I spoke with Stefanie Hubbard, an independent film producer and owner of Pure Magic Pictures. Check out Pure Magic Pictures: IG: @puremagicpictures…
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Paper
There are all sorts of different papers out there from standard construction paper to fine art papers. Learn a little bit of history how paper was developed centuries ago, how different papers are made today and what to look for in selecting the right papers for your art. Fill out the Airwave…
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Screen Printing
Andy Warhol famously said that he wanted to be like a machine producing artworks in his factory studio. The irony is of course he played with colors and exposures, leaning in to the imperfections of an over exposed image or printing without perfectly aligning his screens. He put a human touch…
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Crayons
In this episode, I got the story of Herb Williams, an incredible crayon artist. While most people look at crayons as a drawing tool, Williams uses crayons to sculpt. His work has been featured in numerous galleries and he was nice enough to let me pick his brain a little bit. Learn how he made…
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Markers
Markers were one of my favorite media growing up. I loved the immediacy of being able to draw with markers and create bright, bold colors. When I got a little older, I became frustrated with the limitations as the colors always seemed flat. Now as an adult I have found that markers are…
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Paint
For this week's episode, we are focusing on paints. Painting is one of the oldest artforms, and as I have said many times before, art is the most important development in human history as it is our capacity to imagine a better tomorrow and communicate that vision with others. We have found…
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Glaze
In the last episode we learned about clay and this week, I found out about glazes. Learn a bit about different kinds of glazes, what they are made of and how to make the most of them. For this episode, I spoke with Kathy Skaggs from Amaco Clay to learn more about glazes. You can find incredible...
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Clay
Clay was one of the first art materials humans learned to work with. It is one of the only art materials that has been in continuous use by cultures all over the world from prehistoric times up to today. For this episode, my guests were Greg Vogel and Kathy Skaggs from Amaco Clay. You can find...
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Pencils
In this episode, I explored the most commonly used and probably least thought about art material, the pencil. Have you ever wondered why we call the core of a pencil lead even though it is graphite? Have you ever wondered how they get that graphite rod into the middle of a pencil, or what those...
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Announcing Season 3
Season 3 of Art Smart will start next Feb. 1. For season 3, I am talking to the makers of media to learn stories behind different materials, how they are made and how we can make the most of them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Looking Ahead to Season 3
Season 1 of Art Smart focused on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Season 2 covered a variety of different art movements. Please let me know what you would like me to focus on for Season 3 which will be coming into your feed starting in January. Go to www.ArtSmartPodcast.com/vote to...
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Baroque
The Baroque era came after the Renaissance, while both eras often focused on biblical and historical subjects and both art forms prized highly polished, naturalistic craftsmanship, the renaissance was about intellectual pursuits, it was an era of artists developing the mind but the Baroque was…
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Fauvism
Matisse and Derain showed their work at the Salon de Automne in 1905, and at that salon, a critic Louis Vauxcelles was walking around looking at all the works when he saw a renaissance sculpture surrounded by the modern works of Matisse, Derain and their friends. Vaucelles was heard to remark...
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Abstract Expressionism
When most people hear of the Abstract Expressionist movement, the first thought is of Jackson Pollock and his drip paintings. While he was probably the biggest name in the movement, the style was extremely varied and consisted of more than just drips and splatters. Willem de Kooning made…
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Prehistoric Art
Art is as old as humanity. I have often said that art is what defines us as human. It is why and how we got out of the trees. The ability to express ourselves creatively is what allows humans to come together, to understand each other, to envision a better future. While prehistoric art predates...
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Cubism
In 1907, Pablo Picasso and George Braque developed art from a new perspective. They began creating works that seemed fragmented and at times almost unrecognizable. The idea was to show the subject from multiple perspectives all in one composition. Art Smart is an Airwave Media Podcast. Connect…
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Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau was a style that rose to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. I would say the heyday for art nouveau was from around 1890 to 1910, but of course, there is not a specific start and end date for any art movement. People can’t even agree on when or where the term first...
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Ancient Egyptian Art
In two-dimensional art, the ancient Egyptians practiced an approach referred to as frontalism. Each feature was shown from the ideal, most recognizable view. The head was shown in profile while the torso was facing forward. The feet would then be shown from the side as that was a more easily...
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Ukiyo-e
The term Ukiyo-e means images from the floating world. The word Ukiyo initially referred to the Buddhist idea that life and the material world were ephemeral. It seems rather ironic that the term referring to the Buddhist philosophy of not becoming overly attached to the material world would then...
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The Renaissance
The word Renaissance means re-birth. Around 1400 CE there was a tremendous shift in visual arts and other aspects of culture. One major influence in the Renaissance was an appreciation for Greek and Roman art and philosophy. While a lot of the works of Plato, Aristotle and others had been lost to...
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Op Art
Time Magazine coined the term Op Art in 1964. The article was about a show called Optical Paintings by the artist, Julian Stanczak. Of course, the term Op Art is used to refer to abstract, non-objective art that creates optical illusions. Commonly the illusions might be a suggestion of movement,...
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Surrealism
Andre Breton, was a poet, but he had also studied medicine and psychiatry. He was well versed in Freud’s theories and in 1924, Breton wrote the surrealist manifesto. The core idea behind the wide ranging movement was that reason and logic constrain a person’s mind and that if an artist were to...
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Pop Art
This episode gives a quick overview of the Pop Art movement. Learn the ideas behind it and a few great examples of Pop Art. If you are interested in learning more, check out the episodes of Who ARTed linked in the show notes or on the website www.ArtSmartPodcast.com My Pop Art collection…
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Impressionism & Post Impressionism
This episode covers Impressionism and Post Impressionism. Learn a little bit about how technology led to the development of the style which revolutionized how Europeans conceived of art. If you want to learn more about the artists referenced in this episode, check out images of the works and…
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Post Modern Art
Postmodernism is much more idiosyncratic (The Simpsons famously defined post modern as "weird for the sake of weird"). Postmodernism is rooted in sketpticism of the broad modernist narratives. Post modern philosophy is much more subjective and doubtful of certainty and stability of meaning. To be...
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Modern Art
Most art historians tend to say the shift to modernism started in the mid to late nineteenth century. This was an era of rethinking the old rules, breaking free from the established traditions and experimenting with new ways of working. There is not one specific artwork that ushered in the modern...
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BONUS: How to Understand Art
On Who ARTed, every week, I discuss a different work of art with a guest. I have been asked how I make sense of so many different artworks. Honestly, analyzing art did not come easily to me, and for a long time I felt uncomfortable discussing a piece because I wasn't very confident in my...
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Art Smart Trailer
Art Smart explains art in terms anyone can understand because art is for everyone. Each episode is just a few minutes long to give you the information you need with nothing you don't. Season 1 covered the elements of art and the principles of design. Season 2 is going to give the broad strokes of...
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The Principles of Design - Unity
This is the final episode in this series about the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. In this episode, I talked briefly about unity and making sure that all of the elements seem to fit together. Unity is what makes a work of art look and feel complete. The key to a unified design is making...
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The Principles of Design - Scale and Proportion
This episode is about the design principles of scale and proportion. You can find more helpful resources at www.artsmartpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Principles of Design - Rhythm & Movement
Much like scale and proportion, Rhythm and movement are related and I am going to lump them together for this episode. To start with, let’s define the terms. Movement is traveling from one location to another. Most works of art are not physically moving which can lead to confusion when people are...
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The Principles of Design - Pattern
This is part of my series of episodes on the Principles of Design. For this episode, we focused a bit on repetition and pattern. Repeating an element can help with balance and unity. Patterns generally incorporate both a bit of repetition and some variety. Patterns can add some excitement to a...
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The Principles of Design - Emphasis
Emphasis is drawing attention and making something stand out. A lot of the elements and principles are somewhat related. Contrast can be a great means of creating emphasis. Making the focal point stand out from its surroundings using color, texture, value, and so on can help to emphasize that...
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The Principles of Design - Contrast
Contrast is one of the Principles of Design. Basically contrast is a difference between things. Artists will manipulate different elements to create contrast which makes their artwork easier for a viewer to process. If you would like to find more information and resources, check out the website...
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The Principles of Design - Balance
This episode is a part of my series on the Principles of Design. Specifically, I focused on balance in this episode. Balance is the distribution of elements with visual weight. Generally, the weight might be thought of as the degree to which something pulls in the viewer's attention. Heavier…
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The Principles of Design
This episode is a quick overview of the Principles of Design. While not everyone is in agreement about what they are or even how many there are, I covered a little bit about how they have been developed, why the Principles of Design matter and briefly defined some of the most commonly agreed upon...
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Elements of Art: Space
This episode is about the Element of Art, Space. In addition to the depth created in the foreground, middle ground and background, artist think about the positive and negative space in a composition. In this episode I referenced a classic illusion playing with positive and negative space. You can...
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Elements of Art: Texture
This episode is about the Element of Art, Texture. The texture of a piece is referring to its surface quality. Texture has to do with the sense of touch. Artworks can have either real physical texture or an implied texture meaning it looks as if it might feel a certain way. If you enjoy the...
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Elements of Art: Value
This episode is about the Element of Art: Value. When we talk about value in the art context, we are not talking about quality in relation to price. Value is the relative lightness or darkness of a hue. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your...
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Elements of Art: Form
This episode is about the Element of Art: Form. When shapes become three dimensional we call them forms. For example, a square is a shape but a cube is a form. Learn more about different types of forms and how you can use them in your artwork in this episode. If you enjoy the podcast, please…
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Elements of Art: Color
This episode is about the Element of Art: Color. Learn about what color is, how we see it, and the different sets of primary colors. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more about art and art history, check out my...
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Elements of Art: Shape
This episode is about the Element of Art: Shape. A shape occurs when a line bumps into itself. Learn about different types of shapes and their uses within a composition. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow and rate it on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to learn more…
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Elements of Art: Line
This episode is all about the Element of Art: Line. In Art, we consider a mark with length and direction to be a line. Lines can be long or short, they can be straight, wavy, zig-zag, jagged, thick, or thin. Lines can be solid or dotted; we might even talk about a line that is not physically...
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Art Smart Trailer
Visual art is all around us. I would go so far as to say that art is the most significant development in human history. Art is how and why we got out of the trees. Art is the basis for communication. It is what enables people to learn from each other and build off of each other’s ideas. It is how...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Art is for everyone, but sometimes, the way we talk about art doesn't make sense to anyone. Art Smart breaks through the confusing artspeak to help everyone understand and enjoy art a little bit more. Every episode is short and to the point giving you a quick overview of the topic in just a few minutes.
In Season 1, Art Smart focused on the Elements of Art and the Principles of Design. The elements of art are the building blocks of art and the principles of design focus on how artists arrange those building blocks. Understanding the Elements and Principles can help you become a better creator whether you aspire to be the next Leonardo da Vinci, or you just want your family photos to look good on social media.
For Season 2, Art Smart is focusing on different eras and movements in art. What is the difference between modern and post-modern? How were the Post-Impressionists and Impressionists similar and different? Learn all about these and other movements in season 2. Eac
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Kyle Wood
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