Written by
Anupriya Shasheendran
A natural aesthete, always looking for spaces and corners that inspire art. Anupriya's world revolves around art! When not writing, she is often found with her perfect cup of coffee, swooning over the sky, sunsets and the moon for the millionth time. She is always trying to convey a story through her writing, dancing and photography.
Schizophrenia Art: Art Therapy Or An Expression Of Agony?
“I have schizophrenia. That doesn't mean I am schizophrenia. I am not my mental illness. My mental illness is a part of me" - Jonathan Harnisch Does this quote ring a bell to you? Let me break it down for you! How many times have you looked at a painting and wondered what on earth…
11 Famous Dutch Artists: A Look At The Lives of Dutch Painters!
“Art is to console those who are broken by life.” This quote is by none other than the famous Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh! When you look at the list of famous artists of all times, you will come across a lot of Netherland painters. Dutch artists have contributed so much to the art community,…
10 Mesmerizing Ancient Greek Paintings- The History Behind Greek Paintings!
When you think of ancient Greek paintings, what comes to your mind? I personally would think of grandeur, Greek gods and magnificence! And that is exactly what I got during my research on ancient Greece art! From architecture, to wall paintings, vase paintings, sculpture making and other paintings, Greek paintings have a special place in…
13 Famous German Artists- Exemplary Contributions by German Painters!
The art world would be incomplete without the contributions of some incredibly skilled German artists! “We have art so that we shall not die of reality.” This quote by German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, perfectly describes German art’s contribution to the art community. With so many eminent artists across art movements and different periods, we have…
12 Most Famous Sad Paintings: Sad Drawings That Will Pierce Your Heart!
My art is grounded in reflections on being different from others. My sufferings are part of myself and my art. They are indistinguishable from me, and their destruction would destroy my art. I want to keep those sufferings.” Edvard Munch This poignant quote by the famous expressionist artist explains exactly why many artists create paintings of sadness.…
Unity in Art: Understanding the Variety in Art!
We are all well aware of the phrase— Unity in Diversity! But how many of you know what Unity in Art means? If this is something new for you, that’s alright! Because with Unity in Art, we are getting into the technique and principles of art. Understanding how exactly art is put together! In simple…
What Are Art Commissions? : 101 Guide to Commissioning Art
Are you an artist or an art lover? Well, you can be either or both because I have a question for you… What are Art Commissions? Or, what comes to mind when you think of what are art commissions? To your surprise, a lot of famous paintings we know of today were commissioned art. If…
12 Famous Medieval Artworks: Religious Middle Ages Art That Narrates History!
What and how much do you know about medieval artwork? What did they stand for, and why were they made? And what made medieval paintings so special? It is, of course, the story behind them! Medieval artwork definitely had a religious touch to it. Yes, the medieval period gave us art that revolved around the…
17 Famous Portrait Painters- Incredible Portraitists Who Reign The Art World!
What is so significant about portrait paintings or the art made by famous portrait painters? Portraiture is such an artwork that requires immense talent to reflect not just the face of the subject, but also the spirit of the painter. And we have some famous portrait painters who have indeed done an awe-inspiring job at…
20 Most Famous Expressionist Artists and their Amazing Contributions!
When we think of the term “Expressionism” and "Expressionist artists" there is so much that can flood our minds. Expressionism has had several definitions across time, geography and people. But do you know what kind of Expressionism am I talking about here? I am talking about the cultural movement that happened in the 20th century…
16 Paintings Of Women: Artistic Look At Women Through History
Women – the most celebrated muse of the art world. Sculptures, portraits, and paintings of women have been around for more than centuries. There is no denying that women have played a vital role in the history of art. They have been a part of the most eminent pieces across the globe. The portrayal of…
13 Famous Paintings Of Jesus: Take A Look at Jesus Artworks!
Where there is faith, there is art! Faith and religion have always been intertwined with art as a way of expression and devotion! Maybe that’s why paintings of Jesus are some of the oldest paintings to be traced. But it didn’t just live among the medieval paintings from the middle ages. Jesus paintings prevailed throughout…