What is the Modern Museum​? 

 

When was the last time you went to a museum? For some people, it might be a part of their daily routine, but for most, especially those who are in college or just getting into the workforce, don't have the money or time to even think about going to a museum. According to artnet.com, a survey was recently done in February 2022 that revealed the average attendance for museums was 62 percent, and has not risen since. Since the impact of COVID 19, museums have been struggling to get their number of visitors back up. But what if you can access a variety of art and information at your fingertips? Well, that is what this webpage is for. It's a place where art enthusiasts and people curious about art can come and connect with like-minded individuals, while simultaneously being able to visit an exhibit any time of the day. Through extensive research of the art world, at the Modern Museum, you not only can see and learn about new artists, but learn more about historical, important artwork in digital form. ​

 

What makes art art? Why is it important? 

From cave paintings to marble sculptures, art has played an important role in people's lives.  It is a way to not only express yourself, but to tell stories from different parts of the world and past experiences. It is the central aspect of what makes humans human because no other animal in the world has the ability to express themselves in such a creative and impactful way. Art can not only tell stories from the past, but can be very healing for people. Doing such a creative activity can improve brain function, reduce stress, and also be able to connect with people through your artwork. So what makes art art? Can anything be art? The answer is YES! Anything from huge professional paintings to the doodles you do on your sketchbook is art, there really is no definition of what makes art art. But the most important art is the type that makes you feel something, something that invokes an emotion deep inside you and to be able to really connect with the artist/artwork. Really good pieces also push the boundaries of what is normal in the art world and is something that makes you stop and think. That is what really good pieces do and that is hopefully what the artwork featured here will do.

 

Who is this museum for?

The Modern Museum is for anybody and everybody who enjoys art, especially for people wanting to learn more about art. Even if you are somebody who has no idea what art is, this is a place where you can learn about important artists and their pieces, types of art, movements, and more! For more passionate art enthusiasts, there is actually a forum where you can put your thoughts and feelings about art, and share it with others. Think of it as a safe place where you can share your love for an artist/artworks and tell other enjoyers of art about your piece. If your favorite is under a specific category, or most people seem to agree with your statement, it can be featured in the museum. 

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What is the Forum? 

If you would like to see more of your favorite artworks, genres, movements or artists featured in the Modern Museum, go add to our forum! This is a safe place for people who want to share to the world their favorite piece, from whatever era, and have the ability to express themselves to a community of art lovers. This is a place for the audience, a place where you can post your personal favorite pieces of art (or art you did yourself), which can be featured and shown to the people of the Modern Museum.

 

What is the Cheat Sheet? 

For many people who want to learn more about art, it can be daunting and confusing for some of the terms that are thrown out. The Cheat Sheet is a tool for people who don't know a specific term or need more information, to be able to go and quickly get more information and learn even more about a topic!