Who was Michelangelo? A painter, a sculptor, a poet, or an architect? I must say all of the above! Michelangelo was none other than one of the prolific artists of the Italian Renaissance. He was a polymath genius whose works were filled with emotional authenticity. His psychological intensity had never been witnessed before by his […]
A world where Mona Lisa was born wouldn’t be possible if there was not a painter like Leonardo. Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a Renaissance polymath known for testing numerous artistic traditions and techniques. The compositions, innovations, and inventions of Leonardo da Vinci led to the methods that later marked his works in the history […]
Whoever you admire the most in the world of art, you can’t ignore the fact that Claude Monet’s paintings are the most detailed, meticulously-crafted, and meaningful work that has ever been produced. The harsh truth is that: Many came… Many left… Many tried their best to express their lives through art. But one who succeeded […]
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 […]
The early 20th century was a period of astonishment and chaos, perhaps in a sweet way, because art transitioned into something unusual called Cubism Renowned painters like Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque would draw art featuring bizarre geometric shapes and figures, which resulted in other famous painters extending their support. These cubist paintings usually deviated […]
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 […]
Can art really be exempted from controversies? No, we didn’t think so. Sometimes, the topic of controversy is genuine but it’s really over the top quite a few other times. Popular paintings across the globe are mostly susceptible to getting hit by controversy. Well, vice-versa is also true in this case. For instance, some paintings […]
Who are Dadaists? Dadaists are those who belong to the Dada art movement and whose artwork reflects the principles of Dadaism. “Dadaism” is a term for meaningless nonsense that derives from a French name for a hobby horse. Informally established in Zurich in 1916, the Dada movement was started by a group of artists who […]
When we talk about famous people from Mexico, two names instinctively pop up in mind, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. It’s inevitable to have these Renaissance artists come to mind, as their contribution to the country’s art was commendable. We must thank them, not only for their creations but also for the establishment of a […]
“Drawing is the honesty of the art. There is no possibility of cheating. It is either good or bad” – Salvador Dali Salvador Dali (1904–1989), a Spanish Surrealist painter, printmaker, performance artist, and filmmaker, is renowned for his exploratory and subconscious paintings. Born in Catalonia, Spain, he was the most versatile artist of the 20th […]
