Surrealism, the most popular movement of the 20th century, produced countless artworks. Those paintings mainly depicted landscapes, dreamlike visuals, collage images, and others that had their roots in the theory of psychoanalysis. Among all, the biggest contributors were famous painters—Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Andre Breton—who also served as inspirational sources for other movements’ artists. […]
When you think of a gay gift, a symbol of the iconic rainbow comes to mind. But if you are confused about what to buy for your gay friends, this is your chance to do something unique. Giving a gift that shows your support and unconditional love could be a great gesture. Why not surprise […]
You might be familiar with the names of the famous Renaissance painters Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Caravaggio. But there were many whose works altered viewers’ perceptions and led to socioeconomic changes at the time. Not only that, but these Renaissance painters were also responsible for reviving ancient Greek and Roman ideas. Today, we’re going […]
Paintings of still life! Does this term immediately strike an image of fruit drawings and flowers on the side? If yes, then let me tell you, we are going to discuss some of the famous paintings of the still life genre! So what are still life paintings? They represent life and death in such a […]
The movement that flourished across Europe in the aftermath of World War I was Surrealism. Which inspired a myriad of 20th-century painters, who produced art, illustrating imaginary elements and figures. Several artists, like Salvador Dali, Pablo Piccaso, Andre Breton, and others, sought to explore this uncanny concept, which later became the most famous movement of […]
Coffee, cigarettes, and bread – almost sounding a lot like the next album by Cigarettes After Sex is in fact something that this artist survived on. Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), synonymously known as the tortured artist, stands as one of the most renowned artists of post-Impressionism. Born the eldest to a Dutch Reformed Minister, Van […]
We mainly talk about Japan’s rich culture and traditions. But we barely discuss famous Japanese artists, who innovated several painting styles and techniques. Who enlightened millions of people, who endorsed and also wonderfully portrayed Japanese history and customs in their art. Despite discovering art styles that even Westerners follow, these famous Japanese artists didn’t get […]
Magdalena Carmen Frida Kahlo y Calderón – oh wait! Was that the name? How about if I said I was talking about the famous Mexican painter, the Frida Kahlo. Relatively unknown until the late 1970s, today, Frida is not only one of the famous painters but also an iconic figure for Chicanos, Feminism, and LGBTQA+ […]
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 […]
