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The world of art is constantly changing. There are many different types of art, and even over the past hundred years the industry has tranformed tremendously. While what was popular then may still have worth nowadays, it is not necessarily the same style as the newer works of art. This pattern of change has occurred multiple times throughout history: the works of Pablo Picasso are much different than those of Andy Warhol, just like Michelangelo‘s painted the ceilings of the Sistine Chapel are not like Banksy‘s street art. Each of these men shocked their peers, made major impressions in the art world, and have been a part of a shift of some sort in the artistic stylings of their time. But while their artwork may be unalike, the artists of today have been inspired by the past.

This industry will continue to evolve throughout time no matter what, but in order for the changes to be effective, artists need to learn from those that came before them. This applies not only to the techniques people use to create their works, but also to how they distribute it. Each artist used the resources available in his or her time to show people their finished products. There are a great amount of new assets available to the artists of today, and because technology has made it so easy to share information around the world, every artist has the ability to be seen and appreciated.

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  1. Nate on February 1, 2010 11:37 am

    this means you are an artist, right?
    how are you going to contribute to the future art movement?

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