Did you know that climate and atmosphere changes were captured in old paintings? A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that the impressionist paintings by Claude Monet can tell us a lot about the state of the environment at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
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A large portion of popular knowledge about Christian art appears to be centered primarily around European tradition. Eurocentrism is something that often keeps us from seeing the full picture, forcing us to focus on a very small part of the world and a very limited number of cultures. The archeologists who recently found medieval Christian wall paintings in North-Eastern Africa will probably agree with this statement.
We all live such high-octane lives, with so much to cram in, from work to parenting to meeting friends and having a good time, that stress and burnout have become big problems for the population as a whole. This is not good for any of us because stress and burnout can not only lead to depression and anxiety but also make us physically unwell with issues like high blood pressure and heart disease too.
Religious artworks are meant to inspire and comfort, to console in times of suffering, and to give believers a chance to feel closer to their deity and other people that practice the same religion. As the month of Ramadan — the holy month for all Muslim people — continues, take a look at the museums that proudly display their collections of Islamic art.
Kusama’s journey through life and art was not easy, but she has managed to persevere and turn her pain into unique pieces. This year, the artist will reveal her new works at David Zwirner in New York on May 11. This exhibition titled I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers will be one of her biggest shows to date.
This year’s edition of Art Paris, a highly anticipated French art fair, officially closed its doors on April 2. To mark its 25th anniversary, it invited an impressive selection of local and international art galleries and artists. While the show was very popular with participants from around the world, the organizers managed to highlight French artists and galleries.
If you're here, chances are good that you have some interest in learning more about yachting. Maybe you have always wanted to sail the open seas on a luxurious vessel. Or, perhaps, you just have questions about running a successful yachting business. Either way, welcome! We'll give you an introduction to this fascinating world and highlight some key components of this exciting sector.
First impressions matter, and if you are putting your home on the market, they matter even more. Curb appeal is the way that your house looks from the outside, or from the street. It also is how attractive it would be to anybody who visits or drives past it. One of the easiest ways to assess the curb appeal of your home is to leave your house, cross the road, and take a look at it.