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Arpita Parashar
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What is Composition in Art? (In Depth View on Principles and Elements of Art Composition)
Why is it that whenever we walk into the museum, some piece attracts us and we end up spending more time gazing at it? What is it that stops us and makes us wonder? Let’s take some famous painter’s works into consideration to understand the depth of this question. What is it about the rich…
Understand the Definition of Line in Art, Its Types and How to Use it!
Are you in the mood for some fun activities because I have one task for you. Can you draw a square without any trace of lines? Wondering how to draw a square that doesn’t include lines? Well, that is impossible! What I want to convey is that “lines” are everywhere. A person cannot paint or…
The Soul of the Rose (My Sweet Rose): Explanation of John’s Romantic Art
Finding love, sensuality, affection, and misery in one painting has made me fall for it. Yes, I am in love! I am in love with the beauty that the painting offers, with the vivid yet graceful colors, and with the amount of love the woman has for the roses. You must be wondering: Does a…
Matisse's Dance Analysis: What Do the Figures Represent in Dance by Matisse?
Today my eyes fell on a weird yet amusing painting. It showed a group of naked people dancing in a circle with uncanny expressions on their faces. And suddenly, my mind was flooded with questions. “Is the art promoting some kind of cult?” “What type of dance does the artist want to portray?” The curiosity…
The Backstory of Da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine: History, Themes, & More!
An interesting fact: Before the famous Mona Lisa, there was an artwork that possessed similar traits. The artwork features a lady holding almost the same facial expression as that of the Mona Lisa. This is another oil creation by Leonardo that remained away from the limelight. I'm talking about the painting that you know but…
Understanding Art in Postmodernism: A Guide to Postmodern Art
If you ask about postmodern art, either the answer will leave you confused or unsatisfied. Speaking from my personal experience, this topic was a bit hard to research. But here I am with the explanation in the simplest way you can ever look for. For starters, art in postmodernism is nothing but a later discovery…
The Wounded Deer Painting: Explaining Wounds of Frida’s Life
“I don't paint dreams or nightmares; I paint my own reality” One of the famous quotes by Frida Kahlo. Every artist presents their thoughts and feelings on canvas in one way or another. But no one has done it like Frida Kahlo. I would definitely agree on this, as whenever I came across her painting,…
Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement: Art History, Facts, & More
This is the story of the year 1508. The popes tasked a well-known artist to adorn the ceiling of the most famous place in Vatican City—Sistine Chapel. Now that I’ve mentioned the Sistine Chapel, can you guess the name of the artist? Who else other than the great Michelangelo? When you visit the Sistine Chapel,…
Deciphering Foreshortening in Art: How to Foreshorten and Why?
If you’re wondering what foreshortening is, then let me tell you that you’re not alone. Being an art lover, this question keeps running through our minds. But let me ask you something. Do you sometimes feel as if you’re standing into the painting or in front of the subject? As if you belong to the…
Representational Art: Representing Real Objects in Art!
Tell me the first thing you notice in art . I am sure your eyes fall for the subject that it consists of. A subject is the most significant part of art. It is the primary reason to produce a painting that brings the artist's perspective in front of his/her viewers. Its colors, shapes, and…
The Two Fridas: Analysis of Frida’s Double-Self Portrait
We have come across numerous renowned paintings in our lives. Each artwork tells you about its artist’s mindset and the places they’ve been influenced by. The histories behind those paintings are unique, capturing our minds. But today I came across an artwork whose saga captured my soul, leaving me with an emotional and aching feeling…
What is Rendering in Art? (Techniques Involved in Rendering)
Art always fascinates me. I always wonder if paintings and 3D images are magical. How can someone draw something that is so realistic from scratch? Look at the art communities for once; they produce insanely detailed images that appear real and live. How? Don’t you want to know? Well, their little secret is not a…