The High Renaissance was a period during the Renaissance movement in Rome when some of the most exceptional artworks were produced. It is believed to have begun in 1490 with…
“Picturing things, taking a view, is what makes us human; art is making sense and giving shape to that sense. It is like the religious search for god.” – Gerhard…
“Art” this word itself has numerous meanings, but if we want to conclude all those, art is nothing but the emotion, expression, feelings, etc., of an artist. And it depends…
“There were details like clothing, hairstyles and the fragile objects that hardly ever survive for the archaeologist—musical instruments, bows and arrows, and body ornaments depicted as they were worn. ……
Henri Matisse (1869 – 1954) was a French artist recognised for his use of colour as well as his fluid and unique draughtsmanship. He was a draughtsman, a printer, and…
“Death’s just something that inspires me, not something that pulls me down. I used to get called morbid at school. I have always loved horror films; I like being frightened.”…
If the view was scenic, his paintings beautified it even further. It was as though the buildings spoke to us in his paintings. He was Giovanni Antonio Canal, also known…
Red, is a colour that is often associated with a heightened sense of emotion, strength and power. At the same time, the colour has an ability to take a stance…
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino was an artist known for his clean compositions and intricate use of colours. Raphael’s father was likely his first teacher. His father was a poet and…
A fine line distinguishes art and architecture. Both follow the same foundations of principles and elements as they engage a user’s senses identically. Architecture is an interactive space, while art…
Today’s topic is not about architecture, rather about its older sibling: Art. Over the decades, art represented one of the most profound and debated manifestations of human creativity. More than…
Hans Hofmann, born in Weissenberg, was a pioneer of abstract expressionism in the United States of America post-World-War II. He was not only a painter but also a teacher, one…