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
One good thing from being an artist is that you can use the same creativity to get ahead in other spheres of life. Research shows that individuals who are good at the arts usually have a better learning ability in many disciplines, than their art-limited counterparts. In that regard, it is essential that artists take…
The Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was born in the mid-15th century in the small Italian town of Vinci. He was an illegitimate child, the son of
One of the most well-known names in Italian Renaissance Art, Raphael was born in 1483. His most famous works include the Madonnas and his works that a
Art is more than just pretty pictures, it is meant to induce thought and provoke deeper and different thinking. In order to do so, artists have used c
Art History is such a vast subject that those who are studying it will often specialise in one era or type of art. It is also known as art historiogra
What is Impressionism?
Impressionism began in France in the 19th century, and remains heavily popular today. Impressionist artists used colour to crea
