World War 2 was the biggest conflict in history, encompassing the entire world, killing millions, displacing millions more, and seeing the very worst that humanity has to offer. But among […]
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While many may view art as boring, it’s had a much more profound affect on the world than many people realise, and it’s led to entire cultural and societal revolutions […]
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Even though the ancient Egyptians had no word for art, the pieces of exceptional beauty created were inspired by their deep reverence for the gods. While this reverence was clear […]
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Humans have been creating art since before the beginning of written history, and in that span of thousands of years, there have been more than a few masterpieces that have […]
Continue ReadingThe Six Different Types of Viking Art Styles
The Norse Vikings were most well known for their war-like nature and barbarism. Their legacy in the modern times is one of a tribe of violent and cold warriors whose […]
Continue ReadingAncient Greek Works of Art
Ranging from 7th century BC to around 600 AD ancient Greek civilisation has been studied in much detail, with much information coming from their works of art. Ancient Greek art […]
Continue ReadingA Brief History of Vincent van Gogh
Known for both his mental instability and his art, Vincent van Gogh is the greatest Dutch painter after Rembrandt, and although he remained virtually unknown through most of his life, […]
Continue ReadingLeonardo da Vinci’s Best Work
The name Leonardo da Vinci has become synonymous with some of the greatest artistry the world has ever known. There are countless historic retellings of this famous Renaissance artist’s work […]
Continue ReadingMichelangelo- The Most Famous Artist of the Renaissance
Michelangelo was a painter, sculptor, architect and a poet. His full name was Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni born on 6 March 1475 and died 18 February 1564. Michelangelo was […]
Continue ReadingFamous Modern Works of Art
Modern Art refers to art produced between the 1860s and 1970s. These works of modern art took a detour from traditional art and were often thought of as controversial. These […]
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