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Women and art. What does it mean to be a woman in the fine arts?

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Swarnali Mukherjee
Jul 13, 2021
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African beauty - Acrylic on canvas; source: mowelch.theartistsweb.co.uk

Imagine a world - a world without maroon, violet, navy, marigold, turquoise, lavender, without beautiful complex colors. Now, imagine a world without yellow lemon, green and black striped watermelon, red globe grapes, or blueberries. Forms and colors have been central to identification and categorization, which in turn has helped our minds get trained in meticulous recognition of the benefits and dangers of our environment. Colors invoke emotions because they bridge the gap between the abstract and the material, the sense and the object. A study reveals, that our mental peace is hugely decided by the calming colors of the walls surrounding us. The perfect juxtaposition of an admirable art piece against a contrasting wall creates a warm environment where inspiration flow untethered. Have you ever wondered who made those art pieces? Have you ever met someone who sold it to you directly or through a dealer? Were any o…

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