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Ford Madox Brown is one of the most influential artists of the Victorian era, despite never having formally joined the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood with which he is often associated with. He is known for his meticulous attention to historical accuracy with bold use of colour, and his commitment to portraying contemporary social issues, which set him […]
Victorian Pioneer and Activist: Ford Madox Brown Read More »
Who was Artist Francisco Goya? Artist Francisco Goya was a Spanish painter and considered the most important Spanish artist of the late 18th and early 19th century Western world. Drawings, engravings, and paintings by Francisco Goya reflected contemporary historical turmoils and socio-political changes. Goya is the last master from the old school of Western art,
8 Most Celebrated Paintings by Romantic-Political Master Francisco Goya Read More »
What is the National Garden of American Heroes The National Garden of American Heroes is a proposed sculpture park in the United States. Conceived by Donald Trump in 2020, it will celebrate “great figures of America’s history.” You might ask—who is honoured? These legends come from politics, science, sports, arts, and more. The Vision Behind
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Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the most eminent- if not worshipped- painters and sculptors of the Renaissance art period. What can be said about the legendary artist, that hasn’t already been said? While nothing compares to the years of literary works that have been dedicated to the life and works of the artist, we have
“I like a canvas to breathe and be alive. Be alive is the point.”- Lee Krasner Lee Krasner, a dynamic Abstract Expressionist artist, for years, remained overshadowed by the works of her husband Jackson Pollock. Over the span of 50 years, her works suggest perpetual, restless reinvention, encompassing portraits, Cubist drawings, collages, assemblages, and large-scale
Overshadowed by Pollock, Lee Krasner finally takes the stage Read More »
8 Depictions of Hanuman in Indian Art and Craft All of us know Hanuman. After all, he is the revered monkey deity, who plays a prominent role in the Hindu epic, Ramayana. But what does he represent? The answer is strength, devotion, and divine power. If you are an avid reader, you might find Hanuman
Hanuman as Painted by MF Husain, Jamini Roy, and More Read More »
Diego Rivera, one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists is known for his monumental murals. He chronicled Mexican history and championed social justice. Rivera’s life, beyond his artistic achievements, was marked by controversy, radical politics, and tumultuous relationships that continue to fascinate us even today. Revera’s Artistic Vision During his days in Europe, Rivera developed a
The secret of my best work is that it is Mexican – Diego Rivera Read More »
Who was Artist Pablo Picasso? Pablo Picasso was a well-known and prolific artist who made significant advances in modern art. Picasso’s participation in the Cubist movement was a major factor in the development of contemporary art. He co-founded Cubism, a revolutionary art style that challenged conventional ideas of perspective and representation, with Georges Braque. This
A Breakdown of Pablo Picasso’s Eras Through His Greatest Paintings Read More »
A Masterpiece of Playful Provocation: Secrets Behind the Brushstrokes Renowned artist Jean-Honoré Fragonard painted “The Swing” in 1767, during the Rococo era. The image shows a young woman on a swing being pushed by an older man as another young man watches her from behind some bushes. The scene is in a gorgeous garden overflowing
The Swing by Fragonard: Decoding Rococo Romance and Scandal Read More »
Originating in Nathdwara, near Udaipur, Rajasthan, Pichhwai is a devotional custom where cloth is painted with revered images and hung behind the deity. This practice emerged in the 17th-century shrine of Nathdwara when an idol of Krishna was moved from Mathura during Aurangzeb’s reign. “Pichhwai,” which translates to “that which hangs back,” symbolises devotion. In
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