Artist Portraits
Elina Evstig: oil painting is a pretty traditional thing
Jul 16, 2024
|
5 minutes read
"I have no formal education in arts, although I always had a craving for it. Years ago I took private classes of academic drawing by Ukrainian artist Oksana Samoylenko, and later learned illustration basics at Design/Illustration school. So, I tried different styles and techniques and a variety of subjects before I found a few that I am comfortable with. "...
Art History
Is it possible to compare Banksy with "more traditional" art?
Jan 4, 2023
|
9 minutes read
Banksy, an underground artist originally from the Bristol, UK scene, has been spreading his politicized, subversive and daring graffiti since the 1990s, although, only since 2005, has media interest become aware of the value of his point of view, made extremely fascinating also by the willingness of the "controversy artist" himself to conceal his identity, an action that seems to us to conform to the most natural attitude of superheroes...
Art History
Art and Tradition: Exploring Seijin No Hi Through Creative Perspectives
Jun 3, 2024
|
7 minutes read
Coming of Age Day (Seijin no Hi) in Japan, rooted in ancient ceremonies like Genpuku, remains a significant cultural tradition on the second Monday of January, symbolizing the transition to adulthood and reflecting Japan's societal values. Contemporary artworks further enrich the dialogue surrounding Seijin no Hi and its cultural relevance in modern Japan.
Art History
Art: two points of view on the Vietnam War
Feb 15, 2023
|
9 minutes read
Jumping rich centuries of history and tradition, we come at once to externalize the viewpoint of one of the most celebrated artists of the Vietnamese twentieth century, namely Nguyen Phan Chanh, a pioneer of silk painting within his nation's artistic investigation, who, despite his training at the Ecole des Beaux-arts d'Indochine an institution founded at the time in French Indochina...
Art History
Embracing Tradition and Artistry: The Taoist Celebration of Chinese New Year
May 16, 2024
|
5 minutes read
Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, celebrates the dawn of a new year in the traditional Chinese calendar, bridging cultures and continents with its vibrant festivities. Rooted in ancient rituals and beliefs, from the cleansing of homes to the sharing of symbolic foods, it honours celestial deities and cherished ancestors. Embraced by diverse communities worldwide, its enduring traditions evoke prosperity, happiness, and longevity.
Art History
The Art and Tradition of Tanabata
May 21, 2024
|
7 minutes read
Tanabata, or the Star Festival, celebrates the annual meeting of deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, marked by vibrant traditions and artistic expressions across Japan. Originating from the Chinese Qixi Festival, Tanabata involves writing wishes on colorful tanzaku paper strips and displaying them on bamboo branches. The festival features major celebrations, including the renowned Sendai Tanabata Festival, highlighting its enduring cultural significance.
Art History
The Richness and Diversity of Diwali Art
Apr 15, 2024
|
11 minutes read
Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is a major Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. In art, Diwali is often depicted through vibrant paintings, intricate rangoli designs, and illuminated sculptures, capturing the joyous spirit and cultural significance of the celebration.
Art History
In which ways does African art influence contemporary artists?
Mar 23, 2022
|
5 minutes read
The fact that the most ancient origins of humankind are to be found in Africa is now irrefutable. However, this continent has also been decisive in the development of figurative arts, since African art has succeeded in shaping the culture of the world with its particular styles. But how have these influences been expressed in contemporary art?
Art History
The Nativity in the history of art
Dec 20, 2021
|
7 minutes read
Christmas, or the day celebrating the birth of Jesus, has been immortalized by many famous works of art depicting the Nativity, among which are noteworthy those made by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Giotto, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, El Greco and Caravaggio. It is important to underline, however, that this theme has also been dealt with in a profane context, such as in the births painted by Chagall and Dali...
Art History
The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
|
8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
Art History
The art of recycling
Jan 16, 2022
|
6 minutes read
Artistic trends that involved the use of waste, recycled objects and poor materials in their creative process have been popular since the early 20th century and are still popular today....
Art History
Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History
May 15, 2021
|
6 minutes read
To celebrate the International Day of Families, we decided to make you discover 8 particularly curious family portraits. Through centuries and emotions, browse with us these different cocoons that will make you, for some, relativize your situation.
Artist Portraits
Rafferoico, the compositional balance
Nov 23, 2022
|
9 minutes read
In the beginning, creating works was not a deliberate decision for Rafferoico; in fact, he only followed up an involuntary and spontaneous aptitude, which manifested itself in his childhood with drawing, even before it could be conceived of as "art."...
Art History
Different interpretations of the American flag
Aug 22, 2023
|
9 minutes read
Before showing you how artists have immortalized in multiple forms, and relative meanings, the object of investigation in question, which, explicated by the title, is none other than the most well-known and widespread flag in the world...
Art History
Superheroes in contemporary art
Jul 27, 2022
|
7 minutes read
According to the most general definitions, a superhero is a costumed character, and one with a secret identity, belonging to the world of comic books, fiction, cartoons or movies, who, strong, courageous and extremely noble of spirit, unreservedly strives to protect humanity against evil, which he opposes thanks to his extraordinary abilities, namely superpowers...
Art History
The desert between land art, painting and sculpture
Nov 6, 2022
|
7 minutes read
The desert topical has been told through the point of view of land art, a contemporary art form that originated in the United States during the 1960s, which abandoned the boundaries of the traditional pictorial and sculptural medium...
Art History
Digital art: history, current affairs and critical viewpoint
Sep 18, 2022
|
7 minutes read
"Art is any form of activity of man as a reproof or exaltation of his inventive talent and expressive capacity." The aforementioned peculiarities also undoubtedly belong to the flair of digital art, despite the fact that, all too often, it has been criticized because, compared to more traditional artistic expressions, it uses technological tools, which, according to the most skeptical, facilitate the realization of artifacts...
Art History
Sculpture and painting: Modigliani and African art
Nov 2, 2022
|
8 minutes read
Many great masters in the history of art have expressed their views on reality by experimenting, both pictorial and sculptural art, just like Pablo Picasso, Umberto Boccioni, Max Ernst, Edgar Degas, Joan Miró and others...
Art History
Art history: interiors with windows
Oct 3, 2023
|
8 minutes read
The above is followed by an art-historical study regarding the window, aimed at highlighting how, within some masterpieces of art history, its depiction has not only been linked to figures with an attitude akin to Madame Bovary's...
Art History
Cleopatra narrates the history of art
Dec 7, 2022
|
9 minutes read
Cleopatra (69-30 B.C.E.), Egyptian queen and the last monarch of the Ptolemaic kingdom, is better known for her charms than for her governmental talents, so much so that it was because of her charm, bestowed by her intelligence, personality, and culture, rather than her beauty, that she ascended the throne for the second time...
Art History
Faith in Colors: Depicting Janmashtami Through Sacred Art
Jun 5, 2024
|
14 minutes read
The celebrations of Janmashtami are marked by vibrant decorations, singing devotional songs, fasting until midnight, and dramatic enactments of Krishna's life stories. Temples are adorned with lights and flowers, and images of baby Krishna are bathed and cradled...
Artist Portraits
Man Ray, the visionary artist who revolutionized photography
Jul 11, 2023
|
13 minutes read
Man Ray, visionary artist of the 20th century, marked the history of art with his innovative approach to photography and his contribution to surrealist aesthetics, pushing the limits of artistic creativity.
Art History
The history of the female nude in paintings
Dec 4, 2022
|
28 minutes read
The history of female nudity in art is never the same, as different societies and cultures have accepted nude scenes to varying degrees over the centuries and millennia. Indeed, nudity in art reflects the social norms of a given time and place, referring to the ways in which things are represented, indelibly linked to the conception of what is right or wrong to depict...