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How abstract thinking builds strong realistic art skills

Abstract art is often seen as the opposite of realism, but in truth it forms the foundation of all strong realistic artwork.
The Chronicle of Higher Education

From the Abstract to Realism, and Back

After Song Dynasty painting, “Quail and Autumn Chrysanthemum,” by Li Anzhong, 2000, by Hong Lei (color photograph on paper) During the 20th century, Chinese people constantly endured devastating ...
Times Union

Exhibit: 'Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract World'

"Rockwell and Realism in an Abstract World" Where: Norman Rockwell Museum, 9 Glendale Road, Stockbridge, Mass. When: Through Oct. 30 Cost: Adults $18; seniors $17; students $10; 6-18 $6; 5 and under ...
The Royal Gazette

Abstract photo-realism?

The Laura Bell Exhibition currently being held at the Rose Garden Gallery at the Masterworks Foundation, is unusual in that, while it appears to be an exhibition of abstract paintings, it is ...
Chicago Reader

Abstraction and realism

This double bill of plays from two very different theater companies (Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble and CIRCA-Pintig), working in two very different styles—one abstract, movement-based, very ...