The share of female artists in today’s art scene is about 33%. At the beginning of the 20th century, this share was only 4%. Unfortunately, most people know very little about women artists of...

Canada’s natural landscapes look and feel like a million dollars – it is how much several paintings by some artists from the Group of Seven cost nowadays. In 1911, the world witnessed the birth of Canada’s first...

One of the important criteria influencing the development of painting in a particular region is its climate. Except for the natural resources, which can be used for making colors and canvases, weather conditions also influence the mood...

The Art Nouveau movement impacted almost all domains of human creativity, from painting and architecture to home design and fashion. Even nowadays, the style can be found in many luxurious homes and hotels all...

Netsuke is a Japanese miniature sculpture, which was very popular in the Edo period (1603–1868). Its appearance was caused by traditional fashion and the popularity of tobacco. Japanese kimonos didn`t have pockets, so all necessary stuff was...

In the past, disabled people had to become homeless beggars and outcasts, as babies with disabilities were considered a product of evil, with their medical conditions being granted to them personally by the devil. As of today,...