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Skeleton Skull With A Cigarette: Van Gogh’s Tale of Memento Mori
“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart." - Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh's Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in…
Pointillism: The Dotted Art of Neo-Impressionist Period
There is a saying, “drops of water can turn into an ocean.” Quite familiar, right? There is another saying that is somewhat the same. “Dots by dots can turn into a painting.” Well, I just made that up but some famous artists created history with this quote. You must be wondering what I’m trying to…
Hyperrealism Art: Hyper-Realistic Paintings That Look Real
Hyperrealist images! Something that is so real that it makes you wonder how can an artist pull it off? Is it really hand-painted or a photograph? The images will make you feel intrigued, whether the part you’re witnessing is original or just a playful act of your subconscious mind. It aims to erase the wall…
What is Mural Painting? Types of Mural Art and Its Importance
The art that you see on the subway, on the street walls, or in parks is nothing but a kind of mural. Mural art has existed since prehistoric times, and every renowned painter has at least created one or two murals in their lifetime. As time passed, murals lost their significance. However, the Mexican mural…
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.…
Paintings of Cleopatra: Artworks of the Last Pharaoh Of Egypt
Seductive eyes, a body as fragile as a glass, and shiny piercing eyes—but a femme fatale who can flip the world upside down when in rage! Now you might be wondering whom I am talking about. I am talking about the last pharaoh of Egypt, the bold queen, and the fiery Cleopatra VII. She is…
What is Proportion in Art ? (Definition, Types, & Examples)
Look at the image on your left. What did you observe? Picture of a basketball that is relatively bigger than a baseball, right? Can you tell me what's common in both pictures? Their proportion! The proportion used to create basketball is the same proportion used to create baseball. Confused? Think in this way. Whenever we…
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…
16 Famous American Artists: The Most Talented American Painters
Before we start reading about famous American artists, we must know how American art flourished and what made it popular in the 20th century. When we say “American Painters”, only a few names appear in front of us, i.e., Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock. But there are other American painters as well who…
Famous Religious Paintings: The Enthralling Biblical Artworks
You may ask, what is the hype related to famous religious paintings about? Religion and art have gone hand-in-hand since human existence and throughout history. The inclusion of religious themes in some of the famous paintings of history acted as a portfolio for the famous painters and everyone who identified as Christian or Catholic. This…
Balance in Art (An Overview of Four Types of Art Balance)
Ever wonder why some famous artworks that belong to Cubism, Abstract Art, or Modern Art, for that matter, get immense love and attention? The reason behind it could be endless, but one thing that’s certain is that they have balance. Every art element used in them isn't disproportionate. Basically, these famous or expensive artworks don’t…
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…