The art style called Expressionism focuses on how artists express their personal feelings rather than showing things accurately. Artists in this style use different methods like twisted shapes, bright colors, […]
Category: Art History
The Profound Impact of Art on Human Life
Moving beyond being just entertainment or a way to express ourselves, art holds wisdom and teaches us important lessons about life. Plato, an ancient Greek philosopher, had some interesting […]
Frida Kahlo’s Life and Art
Our story begins in the heart of Mexico City in 1907, where young Frida Kahlo came into this world within the walls of “The Blue House.” However, her early years […]
The Most Famous and Expensive Paintings in the World
Among the wide range of art, some pieces not only look amazing but also hold significant financial value. Let’s look at some of the most famous and expensive paintings in […]
The Mysterious Life and Death of Caravaggio
Michelangelo Merisi, who goes by the name Caravaggio, stood as one of the most impactful artists of the Italian Baroque period. His groundbreaking use of chiaroscuro, the interplay of light […]
How Abstract Expressionism Changed the View of Art
In the late 1940s and 1950s in the United States, there was a type of art called abstract expressionism. It took ideas from European art styles like expressionism, surrealism, and […]
How Different Artists Expressed Their Overthinking and Mental Illness in Their Works
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, the Russian writer and philosopher, once said that “thinking too much is a disease.” It’s an idea that strikes me as quite profound. Dostoyevsky knew this well, facing […]
What Makes Art so Valuable and Expensive?
Have you ever pondered the extraordinary worth attached to modern art pieces? How does a seemingly simple painting or sculpture evolve into a multimillion-dollar masterpiece? What criteria underlie the valuation […]
Arnold Böcklin’s Symbolic Self-Portrait
Arnold Böcklin, a Swiss painter known for pioneering symbolism, a style from the late 19th century that moved away from reality, used colors, shapes, and pictures to show strong feelings […]
Pablo Picasso’s Artistic Genius Was Also Shaped by Collaboration and Competition
When contemplating the magnificent artwork of Pablo Picasso, one cannot help but be drawn into a world of emotions and thought-provoking imagery. “Guernica,” with its vivid portrayal of the anguish […]