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Non Western Art Exhibit – Wushu an Art that Spans History

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  Non Western Art Exhibit – Wushu an Art that Spans History       Introduction     When deciding what to highlight for this week’s installment, there was a wide range of subjects and styles that jumped out at me. With the vast flexibility of the instructions, it was difficult to narrow my topic down to just one influence. I was lost like a child in a candy store, but in my case the delicious treats were awe inspiring works of art. Even though I finally landed on just one theme, I’m most certainly glad for the process, because it opened my eyes to many different styles that I wasn’t familiar with. I will definitely be looking at more of these artists' works going forward.    However, as I touched on above, there can only be a singular subject matter for this post. So, without further ado let me introduce you all to the art of Wushu, more commonly known as Kung fu. Well Vaughan, Kung fu  isn’t a form of art, you might say. This is a fair criticism, but in fact Wushu is indeed a

Mid Modern Exhibit of the Influence of World War Two

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  Mid Modern Exhibit of the Influence of World War Two   Introduction             As I touched upon in my last installment and throughout this blog, I’m a huge fan of history, especially the World War eras. So, after choosing to highlight World War One and its influence on art last week, it only felt right to pick World War Two for this. Just as the war changed technology and borders, it also left a lasting and meaningful mark on art. This can be seen in myriad ways and perspectives even today. Everything from changing art styles and themes to the rise of new and influential artistic practitioners is on display throughout this reverting era. Hopefully, these changes will be as apparent and interesting to you as they are to me throughout the rest of this issue. With that out of the way, it is time to look at my first artist, the amazing Allen Say. Allen Say and The Bicycle Man               Literature and art have always gone hand in hand for me, so I knew I had to highlight Say’s