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Modern Art

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Modern art is often misunderstood by many people. While there are numerous modern oil paintings that feature contemporary art and can find a place in our homes, most individuals tend to choose landscape oil paintings or paintings of recognizable objects instead of more abstract or unconventional works. This is because many people don’t fully understand contemporary art and see it as simply a collection of shapes or colors that don’t resemble anything, and which they believe they could replicate using their existing artistic skills. However, this perspective is a major injustice and misses the true essence of contemporary art.

The essence of landscape oil paintings or paintings of objects is to represent those subjects faithfully. With impressionism, the aim is to ‘suggest’ the image with less detail. But in either case, the painting essentially depicts something that the artist has observed. Arguably, this does not require a great deal of creativity, and for enthusiasts of contemporary art, it may seem almost mundane to merely reproduce something that already exists.

In contrast, contemporary art and many modern oil paintings aim to depict something that is not tangible or visible. Shapes, lines, splashes of paint, or sometimes even …

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Buying Art

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On the Teme at Ludlow, Edmund Niemann, Oil on Canvas, 1871
Photo by Black Country Museums

Buying art is something that many people aspire to do, but not everyone knows how to go about it. Investing in good art is an excellent way to make a financial investment while also acquiring something visually appealing to display. Buying art is a wonderful way to decorate your home, showcasing your personal taste and adding a touch of elegance and style to your space.

However, most of us lack knowledge about art. How do you select art that will increase in value or, at the very least, maintain its value? At the same time, you want to choose art that reflects your personality, fits your decor, and is relatively inoffensive and not overly flashy.

The selection of art in terms of style is a subjective matter that depends on your personal taste. Different people naturally prefer different types of art—some like contemporary art, others prefer impressionism, and some are drawn to oil paintings. Once you have determined your preferred style, it becomes much easier to choose a specific piece by an artist you can appreciate. Your decor can also influence this decision. For example, if you have a highly modern apartment, it may be …

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