“The one way for us to become great, perhaps inimitable, is by imitating the ancients.” This quote from one of Winckelmann’s publications is what our blog is all about. Let me walk you through this quote and the topic we are going to cover. You already have an idea that there have been several different […]
If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the […]
Tell me the first thing you notice in art . I am sure your eyes fall for the subject that it consists of. A subject is the most significant part of art. It is the primary reason to produce a painting that brings the artist’s perspective in front of his/her viewers. Its colors, shapes, and […]
We have come across numerous renowned paintings in our lives. Each artwork tells you about its artist’s mindset and the places they’ve been influenced by. The histories behind those paintings are unique, capturing our minds. But today I came across an artwork whose saga captured my soul, leaving me with an emotional and aching feeling […]
Art always fascinates me. I always wonder if paintings and 3D images are magical. How can someone draw something that is so realistic from scratch? Look at the art communities for once; they produce insanely detailed images that appear real and live. How? Don’t you want to know? Well, their little secret is not a […]
There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to […]
Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind. It aims to erase the wall […]
Look at the image on your left. What did you observe? Picture of a basketball that is relatively bigger than a baseball, right? Can you tell me what’s common in both pictures? Their proportion! The proportion used to create basketball is the same proportion used to create baseball. Confused? Think in this way. Whenever we […]
While playing chess, do you notice the checkerboard? Or, while walking down the street, do your eyes fall over the concrete patterns? That’s the rhythm that makes you stare at the repetitive shape. Repeating designs could be tedious and need rhythm in order to create a flow in the viewer’s eyes. But when you hear […]
There are always two sides to a human. One that is bright and another that is dark. Whenever you witness a creepy view, it leaves you spine-chilling. Do you know why? It’s because it stimulates the dark side of your mind, which is eager to learn about the subject. Creepy, melancholic, and dreadful arts are […]
