How can a hopeful young man who believed in the enlightenment of the world turn into someone who painted the world’s most monstrous, dark paintings? Most importantly, what would be…
In this very particular moment in our history, I wanted to be able to embody humanity in its entirety; to be able to crystallize the infinitely large in complex objects.…
Amrita Sher-Gil used her brush strokes to revolutionize a new artistic expression of blending west to east. She would call herself the nickname of ‘a self-opinionated monkey’. Amrita lived a…
Paolo Veronese (1528–1588) was regarded as something of a child prodigy, Veronese matured into one of the most famous masters of the late Italian Renaissance. The artist belongs to the…
Early Life of Diego Velázquez Diego Rodrguez de Silva y Velázquez, who was born in Seville in 1599, was the epitome of Spain’s golden period of arts. He painted nobles…
Set in the colonial era and ornamented by the snow-dusted peaks, Puebla City is one of Mexico’s most beautiful must-visit cities. The UNESCO recognized heritage city is famous for its…
Often credited with being the ‘Father of Renaissance’, Giotto di Bondone, was the first-ever artist to break away from the monotonous byzantine style of paintings and move forward with naturalism.…
Oneness and clarity All around us is attractively clear. Can easily identify particular things through enticing sources. There are many errors and the tests are hidden behind the only result…
Said to be the last great master of ukiyo-e, Utagawa Hiroshige was a Japanese artist from the Edo period. He created over 8,000 works of art and was at the…
We started with the paintings on the wall. The works are by John Prentice (the owner’s grandfather), an artist and engineer. Prentice has written about colour selection turning it into…
Leonardo Da Vinci was a renowned painter, sculptor, artist, engineer, scientist, draftsman, and architect of the High Renaissance era. The legendary Leonardo Da Vinci is well known for a lot…
A lawyer-turned artist, Henri-Émile-Benoît Matisse was known as a prodigy of French art in the 20th century. He was also a sculptor, draughtsman, printmaker, and the leader of the Fauvist…