Author Archives: Anupriya Shasheendran

13 Famous German Artists- Exemplary Contributions by German Painters! 

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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 […]

Pattern in Art- Deciphering The Essence of Art Patterns

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What do you see when a flock of birds is flying in the sky? Or when the rain  drips from the window sills? Or when you closely watch a honeycomb?  Isn’t there some kind of arrangement? Maybe, repetition? Is “pattern” the word you’re looking for? Then yes, you’re on the right page! Patterns are a […]

Art in Japan: Unfolding the History of Japanese Art and Artists

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Japan is known for its wondrous and brimming culture and art! Be it technology or art we know that no one else does it like the Japanese!  Enormously rich in art and culture, there is a lot to know about the roots of Japanese art and its evolution to this day. The brilliance of art […]

12 Most Famous Sad Paintings: Sad Drawings That Will Pierce Your Heart! 

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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.  […]

Unity in Art: Understanding the Variety in Art!

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We are all well aware of the phrase— Unity in Diversity!  But how many of you know what Unity in Art means?  If this is something new for you, that’s alright! Because with Unity in Art we are getting into the technique and principles of art. Understanding how exactly art is put together! In simple […]

What Are Art Commissions? : 101 Guide to Commissioning Art

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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 […]

12 Famous Medieval Artworks: Religious Middle Ages Art That Narrates History!

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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 […]

17 Famous Portrait Painters- Incredible Portraitists Who Reign The Art World! 

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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 […]

The Scream: Unhinged Anxiety Personified by Edvard Munch

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The personification of anxiety and horror which is sure to run a chill down your spine; that is The Scream painting for you in short.  Imagine a grotesque face with a hollow yet horrified expression, with frail hands on the figure’s sunken face in shock.  The hues of red blatantly stand out, warm crimsons and […]

20 Most Famous Expressionist Artists and their Amazing Contributions!

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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 […]