Portrait! It is not only a painting on a sheet of paper or a canvas, but a portrayal of emotions straight from the artist’s heart! Many times artists manipulate you with the expressions their subjects portray, but in reality, they are just trying to convey a hidden message. That’s how the portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer […]
A classic 15th century masterpiece by the European painter Jan Van Eyck, The Arnolfini portrait is an expression of artistic brilliance. It’s an artwork from the early Renaissance period. The Arnolfini portrait by Jan Van Eyck is one of the most famous paintings produced in the Netherlands. It outshined the standards of paintings back then […]
(Disclaimer: You will see words such as “black people” or “negro” in this article. These words are used to provide context and not to hurt or mock any race, creed, or group) Black people are unsung heroes, brave souls, and somebody who are loyal and hardworking. They have been significant and prominent contributors to the […]
The portrayal of the world from an artist’s perspective—hmm, that sounds amazing! Also, when it comes to depicting exactly the subject matter for the painting, realists were the real OGs. They created some of the most famous realism paintings. The ongoing French and industrial revolutions in the 18th century led to realism, which led to […]
Born in the Limoges city of France, Pierre Auguste Renoir was a French painter who significantly contributed to the Impressionist art movement. Coming from a family of artisans, Renoir developed an interest in craftsmanship at a very tender age. He also discovered his singing talent when he was just 13. He was great at it. […]
As soon as you hear “Abstract Expressionist,” Jackson Pollock’s name pops up as the major figure of the art movement. He was among the leading artists of the 20th century, with a notoriety tag added to his name. Pollock developed many styles in the history of abstract and modern art. Finding a new means to […]
Keeping it real, keeping it 100! That is the motto of the Realism art movement. As a realist, an artist portrays the world from his point of view. A Realist artist is someone who clearly portrays what they see and what actually is going around them. Realism art covered every situation, whether if it’s about […]
With cities like Venice and Rome representing their legacy, Italy has some of the most scenic and mesmerizing views in the world. This land of romance, desire and heritage has been the birthplace of classical European art. From medieval art periods like Renaissance art to modern day movements such as Futurism and Spatialism, Italy has […]
An artist who is known for creating humorous images in his paintings is what René Magritte could be described as. He was a Belgian painter and famous Surrealist artist of his time. His work would always give a new meaning to ordinary things such as hats, green apples, the clouds, and more. Magritte used to […]
You may wonder “what is Baroque art?” So, lights, shadows, and subject! This is how I would describe Baroque paintings and their era, because it revolved around intense drama with light subjects and dramatic dark backgrounds. Even though every painting tells a story, but, Oh, my my, Baroque paintings recited a whole scene from a […]
