Art, like any other form of expression, is a subjective phenomenon. What is so great about a piece of art? It may be a unique piece of art, which is one of the reasons why it is great. But art…
The Importance of Pottery in The Art World
The Cultural Impact of Indian Art
The cultures of India are diverse. The territory is as vast as the continent of Africa, but the population is one of the smallest in the world, estimated at 1.2 billion people. However, that does not mean that there are…
The Origins of Carmine Pigment
A pigment, or coloring agent, is a substance that changes the color of materials it is mixed with or reacts with light to produce color. The components of any pigment are combined with other substances to form a colored body…
Where is the Best Artwork in the World?
Art is very much about personal taste. We know that from various reactions concerning different works of art that have appeared on public display. Some might not consider everything art. For instance, Tracey Emin's My Bed that was first created…
Chinese Brush Painting: What Is It?
Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional Chinese art and cultural practice that dates back more than 2,000 years ago. It can be accurately described as a kind of calligraphy, but it’s more than simply writing or drawing with a brush.…
Is There More to Leonardo da Vinci Than Just Art?
The answer to the question is overwhelmingly a “yes”, with art perhaps, in the great mind of Leonardo da Vinci, far from his first thought, given the number of things Leonardo da Vinci was involved in during his lifetime. This…