Sacrificing Detail: the Impressionism Movement

Impressionism is a style of painting that emphasizes the overall feel of a subject or scene, with the artist focusing on aspects such as

The Early History of Art

The first known works of art never cease to amaze. Ancestors began to mix different coloured clays and powders with water and other compounds

Using Psychological Themes in Painting

One of the most evocative paintings in the world has to be The Scream by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, whose used 19th century Symbolism

The Art of Using Light and Darkness

One of the most famous painters of his day was Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio – which is usually shortened to simply Caravaggio. He was

Dogs and Poker – an Unlikely Artistic Combination

Dogs Playing Poker is one of the most iconic gambling related painting, with thousands of reproductions around the world adorning the walls of various

Modern Artists and Their Creations

Pop culture was made famous by artist Andy Warhol with his use of garish and bright colours. He changed the way art was being

A Discerning Collector of Art

Art can be found in many places, most often churches, galleries around the world, government buildings, even. But there are a great many other

Some of the World’s Most Famous Paintings

When a person thinks of art, they probably have an actual piece in mind, a painting they can visualise right away. There are many