Japan was closed to the West until the mid-1800s, when trade with Europe began. Many artists were influenced by Japanese painters and printmakers. I will discuss my findings.

The use of lines and shapes in art can be found in obvious and some not so obvious places. I will discuss my observations.

Changes in the climate have occurred throughout history, as have the four seasons. I will discuss how artists captured the essence of these natural phenomena.

Parents and children can find surprise and delight in the art movements of Realism and Modernism and mediums of sculpture (3D), paintings, and so much more.

The artistic nature of dance and music are universal. I will discuss works of art that could be categorized from one or both genre.

With the advent of writing and literature in the 7th- 4th century BC, the written word by humans became the pinnacle of communication. I will explain.

From the earlies civilizations, fountains have provided sustenance to humans and adorned gardens. I will discuss these remarkable sculptures.

The diversity of food represented in art is vast. While used in still life or realism, it may have a hidden meaning. I will share my findings.

Referring to plants, trees, and flowers, I will discuss artists and the landscape, pastoral, and rural scenes they capture for our imagination and enjoyment.

That which expresses touch, emotion, and animation, human hands have been a subject used by artists since the beginning of time. I will explain.