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5th October 2023. ON THIS DAY. “Sometimes I think creativity is magic; it’s not a matter of finding an idea, but allowing the idea to find you.” ― Maya Lin Maya Ying Lin, the renowned American designer and sculptor, celebrates her birthday on October 5th. We pause to remember her admirable career in art and environmental […]
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An artist who took the Spanish Renaissance to new heights is Domenikos Theotokopoulos, commonly known as El Greco the painter. He was a Renaissance painter, sculptor, and architect born in 1541 in Crete (then a part of the Republic of Venice). It was the epicentre of post-Byzantine art, which El Greco mastered before travelling to
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With the brush we merely tint, while the imagination alone produces colour. – Théodore Géricault Introduction A significant character in French 19th-century painting, Théodore Géricault contributed to modern art with his ground-breaking treatment of the subject matter and unique aesthetic. Géricault, who was born on this day in Rouen, France, on the 26th of September
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Art, especially abstract art, evokes many emotions, along with reefs of scepticism. The “I could do that too” argument has been countered many times with “Why didn’t you then?” And Mark Rothko is entrenched in that argument. If there is one artist who polarises art lovers and critics alike, it is Rothko, considered one of
If You Are Not Weeping Before a Rothko, Don’t Worry. You Are Not Alone Read More »
Francesco di Giorgio Martini: The Renaissance Architect and Artist One example is Francesco di Giorgio Martini (1439—1501), an important architect, painter, sculptor and engineer of the Italian Renaissance era. Born in Siena, Italy, he was a prime mover from the art and architecture of the period which merged Gothic as well as early Renaissance styles.
Theodore Chasseriau: Precursor of Modern Art in France On Sept. 20, 1819, Theodore Chassériau is born and became central to the history of French art in the mid-19th century. As an accomplished painter and draftsman, Chassériau created Neoclassical examples that exemplify the art of grace while eschewing the Romantic gusto he would see take over
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Early Life and Education A renowned French sculptor, Augustin Pajou (1730- 1809) is noted to have gracefully created some of the masterpieces during the Neoclassicism art period. He represents the beauty in silence but elegance, accuracy in absolute idealism has been left an everlasting monument to his works. Pajou gave true legacy to the art
How One Artist Is Making Every Day Life Into Art — Brendan O’Conell Modern day life, specifically the insides of supermarkets is what distinguishes contemporary American artist Brendan O’Connell. Called by some the “Walmart Artist” – O’Connell turns banal experiences into vibrantly colored, larger-than-life pieces that depict the whimsical energy of modern consumerism. In this
When we think of the quirky and unforgettable characters of Charles Dickens and their hold over British readerly imagination in the 19th century, we wholeheartedly pay tribute – and rightly so – to the impeccable writing skill of Dickens as an author but what we often fail to acknowledge is the role of illustrators like
Namboothiri: Kerala’s Master Illustrator, Cartoonist and A People’s Artist Read More »
Introduction John Frederick Herring Sr., born 299 years ago in 1795, remains one of the most celebrated British equestrian painters. Known for his vivid depictions of horses, Herring’s works gained recognition in royal circles and are still admired today for their attention to detail and realism. Early Life and Passion for Horses John Frederick Herring
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