The art world would be incomplete without the contributions of some incredibly skilled German artists! “We have art so that we shall not die of reality.” This quote by German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, perfectly describes German art’s contribution to the art community. With so many eminent artists across art movements and different periods, we have […]
My art is grounded in reflections on being different from others. My sufferings are part of myself and my art. They are indistinguishable from me, and their destruction would destroy my art. I want to keep those sufferings.” Edvard Munch This poignant quote by the famous expressionist artist explains exactly why many artists create paintings of sadness. […]
Are you an artist or an art lover? Well, you can be either or both because I have a question for you… What are Art Commissions? Or, what comes to mind when you think of what are art commissions? To your surprise, a lot of famous paintings we know of today were commissioned art. If […]
What and how much do you know about medieval artwork? What did they stand for, and why were they made? And what made medieval paintings so special? It is, of course, the story behind them! Medieval artwork definitely had a religious touch to it. Yes, the medieval period gave us art that revolved around the […]
What is so significant about portrait paintings or the art made by famous portrait painters? Portraiture is such an artwork that requires immense talent to reflect not just the face of the subject, but also the spirit of the painter. And we have some famous portrait painters who have indeed done an awe-inspiring job at […]
When we think of the term “Expressionism” and “Expressionist artists” there is so much that can flood our minds. Expressionism has had several definitions across time, geography and people. But do you know what kind of Expressionism am I talking about here? I am talking about the cultural movement that happened in the 20th century […]
Women – the most celebrated muse of the art world. Sculptures, portraits, and paintings of women have been around for more than centuries. There is no denying that women have played a vital role in the history of art. They have been a part of the most eminent pieces across the globe. The portrayal of […]
Where there is faith, there is art! Faith and religion have always been intertwined with art as a way of expression and devotion! Maybe that’s why paintings of Jesus are some of the oldest paintings to be traced. But it didn’t just live among the medieval paintings from the middle ages. Jesus paintings prevailed throughout […]
As an art lover, if someone pulled you in a debate of Oil Painting vs Acrylic Painting, which side would you choose? Are you also one among the many who often gets confused with these two mediums from the various painting styles? Well, it happens, but the important thing is that you are here and […]
As a human race our lives are greatly influenced by art and everything artsy! So, don’t you think we owe it to all the famous painters in the world for creating masterpieces that moved our whole civilization? For starters, how many famous artists do you know? Struggling there? Worry not, because you have landed on […]