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Step 1
Recognize the names of the basic art periods: Medieval (c. 200 - c. 1430); Renaissance or Neoclassism (c. 1300 - c. 1780); Romanticism (1790 – 1880); Modern art (late 19th century - c. 1970) and Contemporary (1970 to today). Note that these time frames are approximate.
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Step 2
As contemporary art is more open to new interpretations because it is so fresh, choose one or two up-and-coming artists to study. You can find names through an Internet search engine or on artist-dedicated sites such as PBS Art:21 (http://www.pbs.org/art21/).
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Step 3
Memorize the style, colors and emotions the artist evokes. Also remember biographical information, titles of pieces and where the artist has exhibited.
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Step 4
When you find yourself stuck in a conversation about art, listen politely and wait for an opening to share your information. Your listeners will likely be impressed by your knowledge of the art movement, and you can use the opportunity to segue into a broader topic.











Comments
iamageniuster said
on 11/2/2008 Awesome tips. I might give this a try.
favefive said
on 2/15/2008 Fun idea... think anyone who reads this can make a good impression on shomeone who is into Art ...good read!