Art History Archives - Ruthieonart

29 Aug 2021

What is Abstract Art to You?

by Ruthieonart | posted in: Abstract Art, Art, Art History | 0

Defining Abstraction Some people require that in order for art to be art it has to be realistic, or beautiful or both. Over a hundred years ago groups of artists began to challenge the traditional requirements for art. Before then, … Read More

15 Aug 2021

The Art of the 1960’s – Museum Trip Two

by Ruthieonart | posted in: Art Exhibit, Art History, Museum | 0

What a wonderful surprise to find myself in my hometown while the exhibit, Changing Times: Art of the 1960’s was at the Dayton Art Institute. The Museum has been refurbished since I moved away many years ago, so it wasn’t … Read More

4 Jul 2021

The Underground Railroad Quilts Story

by Ruthieonart | posted in: Art History, Art Story, Quilts | 0

The Trail I Followed to Discover the Meaning of the Underground Railroad Quilts I found Phyllis Stephens a wonderful contemporary quilter whose work is like a painting. Following links, I happened upon a video of a lecture she had done. … Read More