Vincent van Gogh is a monumental and remarkable figure in fine art. He was not understood by his contemporaries and had a reputation as a mad artist. Today, however, Van Gogh's artistic legacy is a great treasure of world painting. His creative principles had a tremendous influence on the formation of many generations of artists.
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René Magritte is one of the most brilliant representatives of Surrealism. His paintings are riddles revealing the connection between various objects. These riddles have no correct answer, and each viewer finds their own. Magritte said that his art "does not mean anything, because mystery means nothing either, it is unknowable."
Are you used to getting aesthetic pleasure and excitement from artworks? However, the world of painting can both surprise and frighten. For centuries, grand artists have created extraordinary images that make viewers' hair stand on end. If you like Munch's "The Scream" or Bosch's masterpieces, this blog post is for you. Here is a compilation of the 5 creepiest paintings of all time. Are you ready?
Japanese art is replete with Asian charm. However, its deep Zen roots and specific terms make this art form hard to reach for the Western viewer. To understand and enjoy Japanese fine art, one must know its traditional types.
The debates about contemporary art have been going on for a very long time. Since the second half of the 20th century, many art lovers have argued about whether new types of art can be considered fine art or just provocative creativity. In this blog post, we will discuss digital art as a genre of contemporary culture.
The art history is still not replete with women's names. In recent decades, female artists have made great strides, increasingly showing their artworks in museums, galleries, and international exhibitions. But modern painters would not be where they are now if it were not for the efforts of their predecessors.
It just happened that among the many creative professions, painters receive the greatest portion of stories, speculation, and illusion from the audience. Who are these mysterious people with their inner worlds? Why do they always paint something? Here are 4 of the most popular painting myths people still believe.
What is the power of art? It can convey the emotions and thoughts of an author without words. You can use social media in the same way by posting your artwork and waiting for the public's attention. If you're an emerging artist, you'll want to start your art blog to increase your exposure. It can be a great help to build interest and make money.