We are excited to introduce a new section on the Framed Canvas Art’s website: modern art prints. To give you some ideas for how to decorate your space with these art products, we’ve compiled a list of tips as well as some interesting history about modern art. Keep reading for some inspiration, and of course … Read more

Foundations and History of Minimalist Abstraction Minimalist abstraction is an art movement that developed in the mid-20th century, especially in the 1960s. This movement stands out as a simplified form of abstract art. Focusing on the most basic elements such as color, form and texture, minimalist artists aimed to provide a visual experience rather than … Read more

What is Abstract Expressionism and Color Field Painting? Abstract Expressionism is known as a revolutionary movement in 20th century art. This art movement, which emerged in the United States in the late 1940s, was shaped by artists’ efforts to explore individual freedom and emotional intensity after the traumatic effects of the Second World War. The … Read more

Expressionist abstraction is an art movement that emerged in the mid-20th century in which the artist freely expresses feelings, thoughts or a mood. In this movement, artists often create non-figurative compositions and often emphasize color, line and texture. Expressionist abstraction developed as part of abstract expressionism, especially after the Second World War. In such works, … Read more

Abstract art is a type of art that becomes independent from objective reality, where artists express their feelings and thoughts in various forms. In this understanding of art, geometric forms draw attention as an important part of the abstraction process. The use of geometric forms allows artists to express their emotions through simplicity, symmetry and … Read more

Among the many things to decipher when viewing a work of art is what it’s actually made from. To help you do this, we’re going to go over one of the important concepts in art—the medium. Although it is a foundational concept in art, the term medium can actually mean quite a few different things … Read more

The Famous Works, Legacy, and Life of Van Gogh The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is one of the most recognized names in the art world and beyond, reflected in the amazing amount of posthumous literature about him and the mind-boggling prices his work sells for now. Yet, although he has a catalog of works … Read more

Renoir is a name that you probably associate with art history, similar to van Gogh, Picasso, and Gauguin. So, we know that he is a painter and now has widespread recognition—but, who is he, why do we talk about his work, and what made him so famous? As a prolific artist, he made thousands of … Read more

With his glittering gold canvases and timeless themes, Gustav Klimt remains an iconic name in art history. Let’s explore what makes his work remarkable as well as learning a bit more about his life and style. The Artist’s Biography Born in 1862, Gustav Klimt grew up near Vienna, Austria. His father was a gold engraver, … Read more

Salvador Dalí’s The Disintegration of the Persistence of Memory is regarded as a continuation or reinterpretation of his most famous painting, The Persistence of Memory (1931). Created between 1952 and 1954, this painting reflects the transformations in Dalí’s art and the evolution of his worldview. Here is a detailed analysis of the work: Background The … Read more