While most people are aware of the impact of the Renaissance on European art, few people really consider the impact of Venetian art on the development
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Born in 1571, Caravaggio was the son of Fermo Merisi and was born in Milan. His father served as an architect-decorator to the Marchese of Caravaggio.
What is Pop Art?
Pop Art is a term that was coined to describe art that uses every day items as its subject matter. This can include food items, comic
The cubism movement began during the early 20th century, with artists such as Picasso and Braque using the 2-dimensional, geometric style with flair.
When most people think of art, they think about the local artists and the art in the galleries around them. However, art has been around for much long
Medieval art spans a very long period, from the end of the Roman Empire around 300 A.Dl, all the way to the start of the 15th century, when the Renais
Art has been critiqued by theorists since the beginning of time, yet their philosophies have often been too complicated to understand. To simplify the theories of great art philosophers such as Erwin Panofsky, it is necessary to deconstruct his arguments into simplified pieces. Panofsky (1895 to 1965) was an art historian who became known for…
Art has been critiqued by theorists since the beginning of time, yet their philosophies have often been too complicated to understand. To simplify the theories of great art philosophers such as Erwin Panofsky, it is necessary to deconstruct his arguments into simplified pieces. Panofsky (1895 to 1965) was an art historian who became known for…
Most people cherish the opportunity to experience different forms of art. Unfortunately, most timeless pieces are not always accessible in some local museums. In light of this, a good number of museums tend to be open to the idea of lending out their classic pieces to enable more people to experience a wide range of…
Born in 1697, Canaletto was the son of Bernardo Canal, a well known local artist. His mother was Artemisia Barbieri. His apprenticeship was done under