Cubism is an art movement that transformed the manner in which artists expressed themselves during the 20th century. It was aimed at venturing into new and unexplored territory pertaining to depth, perception, as well as the many different dimensions with which a viewer can perceive a single object or scene. The art movement influenced everything … Read more
China is one of the most culturally unique nations on Earth and this fact is evident through the country’s storied art history. Dating back thousands of years, Chinese art focused on many different areas including landscapes, animals, and other beauties that were depicted with careful detail. The most popular style of Chinese painting is considered … Read more
Humans have always been fascinated and terrified by the idea of a dark underworld. Many of the world’s religions teach of these places in various forms with horrifying details and warnings to those who don’t live in accordance with their teachings. Artists have been enthralled with the idea of hell as they are known to … Read more
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni was born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy. He was the youngest of six children from a well-off family. His father, Ludovico Buonarroti, was a member of the Florentine Woolcombers’ Guild and expected his son to follow in his footsteps. Michelangelo however wanted to become an artist and spent … Read more
Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi is recognized as one of the most prolific artists from the Italian Renaissance era. He’s often known simply as Donatello and is regarded as one of the most talented sculptors to have ever lived. Many of his works are considered to be among the greatest masterpieces from history. Donatello’s … Read more
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, who is best known simply as Raphael was born in Urbino, Italy in 1483 and is one of the most accomplished artists of the high renaissance period. Born to an artists father he studied painting from an early age, and showed great promise. Following his father’s untimely death Raphael aged eleven … Read more
Romanticism was a movement that dominated many areas across art, literature, music and other genres during the 18th and 19th centuries. Many art scholars and historians see the movement as a response to the changes and innovations of the Industrial Revolution. The movement reached what many consider to be its peak around the middle of … Read more
Some of the greatest paintings in history have featured the subject of angels. During the Italian Renaissance period, many of the most well-known artists regularly incorporated depictions of angels into their masterpieces. Since that time, artists and art lovers alike have held a strong fascination with the heavenly beings. Artists like Michelangelo, Raphael and others … Read more
Baroque paintings make up some of the most notable works of art history as many of the artists from the movement are known as some of the most masterful painters of all time. The Baroque movement stems from the period in history during the 16th and 17th centuries when the Catholic church experienced what many … Read more
Hispanic culture has a unique flair that it all its own. This peculiar type of cultural flavor is reflected in everything from the region’s architecture to its music, and especially the artwork. Many of the most masterful Hispanic painters have created styles and works of art that have left a lasting impact on the rest … Read more