Many artists across the world have often surrendered to art to express any big and difficult emotions. The famous portrait artist Frida Kahlo is also one among them. And in today’s blog we are analyzing one of her special masterpieces, The Broken Column! For someone who has gifted the art world an avalanche of paintings […]
Imagine you are in the streets of rural France, and it is nighttime. You are sitting in a little street-side cafe with a book in your hand, and a cup of creamy espresso with a croissant is set on your table! Despite being in a crowded cafe, you can still feel the solace in your […]
“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 […]
To capture the essence of the feminine beauty is no mere thing! When it comes to artists, personally, I feel no one captures the beauty of women on canvas like William Adolphe Bouguereau! The diligent brush strokes forming grace, the precision with the facial features, everything is exemplary! This infamous academic artist has contributed graciously […]
Self-portraits have existed since antiquity but gained relevance in the early 15th century. Thanks to all those geniuses who believed in this art and who, with every possible means, expressed their hearts out. From Vincent Van Gogh to Frida Kahlo to Pablo Picasso to Jan Van Eyck, nearly all the artists who made it big […]
When you hear someone say Australia, what is the first thing that pops up in your mind? Kangaroos? Sydney Opera House? Or the beautiful beaches? But if you are an art lover like me, then you will probably know Australia for some of the most vibrant artworks. Australia, home to some of the most famous […]
Countless pieces of rococo art were made. Some touched the doors of renowned galleries and museums, while others remained an heirloom of art patrons. Before I present to you the most popular rococo paintings, let me give you a brief explanation of how it all started. Let’s learn what happened in European art in the […]
The true work of art is but a shadow of divine perfection! This quote was by none other than the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti! The maestro was connected to art like no other artist of his time! Michelangelo’s works are not just famous for their greatness and uniqueness but also for the influence they had […]
Art is a depiction of happening events, either in reality or in an artist’s imagination. Not necessarily that the events will always be pleasant or serene! And that is what lands us on the painting we are going to talk about today. The Raft of the Medusa! It is one of the famous paintings of […]
Knowing which medium does what and which surface goes well with it makes you a better painter. Today’s debate is on watercolor vs. acrylics. It isn’t debate, actually, it’s comparison, although they share similar qualities in a bunch of areas. If you ask me which medium is better, I’d say acrylics, but I’d also say […]
