Author Archives: Kalyani Chhapekar

7 Famous Gothic Paintings: Artworks That Sparks Mystery

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Gothic paintings sound familiar? Or, let me break it down for you! Mediaeval art? Does that strike a hint? Well, Gothic art is a style that falls under the Medieval art movement. Some of the paintings you look at have a completely different aura! The same goes with the concept of gothic painting and artwork. […]

Harmony in Art: Understanding the Principle Of Art

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When you come across the word harmony, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you are a melophile like me, then you can probably think of the arrangement of musical notes and rhythm that provides a pleasing effect to the ears. And if we talk about harmony in general, then it […]

Contrast In Art: Your Guidebook to the Theory of Contrast

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Vibrant shades of the color palette may leave you awestruck! But when the colors and the underlying elements are arranged with each other with perfection, it comes out as a contrast in art. One of the art principles and the most intriguing part of an artwork! Contrast just adds a pop of color and effect […]

Shape in Art: Understanding The Importance and Concept of Shapes

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Circles, squares, rectangles—these are all the shapes, right? But, do you know that these aren’t the only shapes in the art niche! Yes! I know that it is a fact that you will be surprised to know, so let us learn about this concept together! Shape in Art! If we go by the definition of […]

Skeleton Skull With A Cigarette: Van Gogh’s Tale of Memento Mori

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“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart.” –  Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh’s Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in […]

Famous Religious Paintings: The Enthralling Biblical Artworks

You may ask, what is the hype related to famous religious paintings about?  Religion and art have gone hand-in-hand since human existence and throughout history. The inclusion of religious themes in some of the famous paintings of history acted as a portfolio for the famous painters and everyone who identified as Christian or Catholic. This […]

Texture in Art: Exploring the Vivid Depths of Textures

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Have you ever wondered where the effects in the paintings come from? Well, the answer is pretty clear that it is all because of the texture in art! With that being said, I’d love to share with you some intriguing details about the meaning and importance of texture in art. The depth of the texture […]

Composition 8: Kandinsky’s Portrayal of Art Through Geometry

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Composition 8? Doesn’t it sound like a music sample to you? Well, what if I told you that it is a painting by one of the leading abstract painters in history, Wassily Kandinsky? In case you weren’t already familiar with that, you’d be surprised, just as I was when I first saw this enchanting masterpiece. […]

How Magritte’s The Son Of Man Showcased Surrealism At Its Finest

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Curiosity is a driving force for humans!  It ain’t no physics theory, but it is a theory that was used by the famous Belgian artist René Magritte! Unlike the anomaly of an artist, this man created a self-portrait full of mystery! Even though, when taken a look at, this painting does look like it is […]