Albrecht Durer was an extremely versatile and gifted German artist from the Renaissance period. He was a brilliant draftsman and writer as well. But his greatest impact was in the domain of printmaking. Durer worked as an apprentice to his father, a goldsmith, and with local painter Michael Wolgemut who produced woodcut illustrations for books …
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Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a prolific painter. In fact, he was a Dutch, draughtsman, printmaker and painter. Born on the 15th of July 1606, in Netherlands, he is considered as one of the greatest visual artists in the whole world. He happens to be the most important Dutch artist in history and his work …
Mughal architecture is known for its detailed and elaborate splendour. India’s architecture flourished under the Mughals. Mughals without a doubt had a very good taste when it came to the construction of monuments. Except for Aurangzeb, all early Mughal leaders appreciated art and creativity. During their reign, a number of mosques, mausoleums, gardens, forts, cities …
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Some of the world’s most iconic buildings were erected during the Victorian age. Victorian architecture refers to the style of revived architecture; most of the styles of these buildings have predominantly been revived from the late 19th century also known as the Victorian age. Many historians believe that Victorian architecture had nothing novel about it, …
The Romans were a mighty civilization and gifted the world with many a fabulous things of which Roman buildings and monuments form an integral part. Romans built such buildings that are considered marvels of architecture as these are still standing tall, courtesy, the exemplary work of the ancient Roman architects that thought of new ideas …
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Many archaeologists admit that discovery of an historical object is often by sheer luck. Many of the greatest treasures in the world were discovered only after nonprofessionals stumbled upon them. Many of these lost objects were being searched for centuries. The same goes for ancient paintings as various major works of art were discovered by …
Known for his decorative style and the frank erotic nature, Gustav Klimt (1862-1918), was an Austrian painter and an exponent of the Vienna Secession movement. He challenged the established concepts of art and introduced a movement which was largely similar to the Art Nouveau style. Klimt often shocked his critics with unorthodox techniques, and sometimes, …
Leonardo Da Vinci is a world renowned painter and sculptor. He hailed from Italy and is popularly known for his painting, the Mona Lisa which has been put on display in some of the most prominent museums across the globe. Mostly described as the best painter ever in the world, a lot of his paintings …
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Roman art was one of the greatest gifts given to mankind by the mightiest civilization to have ever lived on this planet – The Roman Empire. The paintings of ancient Rome depicted a kaleidoscope of human emotions, intermingled with mythological portrayal of characters and animals. A large number of paintings were popular during the ancient …
Henri Matisse was one of the finest painters of all times. His areas of interest were very well mastered and diverse. They included printmaking and sculpting. Throughout his life span of eighty four years beginning from 1869, he accomplished a lot of things in his life. This post is particularly about his work in the …
Few architects in the world have had such a major effect on modern house designs, like Frank Lloyd Wright. He changed the face of contemporary living with carports, floor plans, and air-conditioning. Frank Lloyd Wright houses continue to inspire generations of designers. Many of his buildings were later handed over to charity and opened for …
Considered one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso was much more than merely a painter. He was a talented sculptor, poet and a ceramicist. Apart from these mentioned areas of his expertise, Picasso also donned the role of a play writer as well as a stage designer. So much has been …
It’s just fascinating to see how the lives of Virgin Mary, Jesus Christ, and all the saints have inspired artists for centuries. If you have ever been to a museum of Christian art, you’ll agree how exciting it is to stand in front of these masterpieces that we normally get to see in pictures, books, …
The Italian Renaissance art began and refers to the era of painting in the period of late 13th century and went upto the 15th and 16th centuries that occurred around Italy and its neighbors. In Tuscany, the city of Florence is considered to be the birthplace of Renaissance and specifically of the paintings. The Italian …
There are so many breathtaking historical monuments on earth that all of them can’t be covered in a single lifetime. In fact, it’s often difficult to narrow down which are the best. These monuments have been architectural marvels since centuries and have withstood the test of time. But more importantly, they taught us how rich …
Peter Paul Rubens (28 June 1577 — 30 May 1640) was a prominent Flemish painter and a proponent of the exuberant Baroque style of art that emphasized sensuality, movement, and color. He’s known for his counter-reformation altarpieces, landscapes, portraits, and historical paintings of allegorical and mythological subjects. Besides running a large studio in Antwerp which …