Looking at Great Art

Artworks contain messages artists send us. Why? Because art is a language. Do you know what artworks are saying? How can you break the art code and unlock its messages? Learn how artists use the basic Elements of Art.

When you begin to see how artists use the basic Elements you’ll look at art with a discerning eye. You’ll be able to visit a museum and look with fresh eyes. Learn how to unlock your artistic abilities by studying the works of great artists past and present. The more you work with the Elements of Art, the more you’ll spot how artists are using them. You’ll also discover you already know A LOT about art!  Let’s give it a try.

Take a close look

Almost everyone is familiar with Leonardo da Vinci’s painting entitled Mona Lisa.  By looking carefully and applying the Elements of Art, you can begin to unlock the secrets of the great artists. 

Click here to see how the Elements can be applied to this painting, thereby helping you develop a more “discerning eye” for art.

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