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How Do We Respond To Art?

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Modern ArtTagged Art, brains
How Do We Respond To Art?

Something in our brain reacts when we gaze at a painting. This experience refreshes as well as changes us. After this we are more creative and open to

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The Art of the Byzantine Empire Revealed

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Art, Byzantine Art
The Art of the Byzantine Empire Revealed

Under the Eastern Roman Byzantine Empire, paintings and other popular art forms flourished as the artists of the time discovered new mediums and forms

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Masterpieces of the World’s Most Famous Modern Artists

Posted on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Modern ArtTagged Art, artists, Masterpieces, modern art
Masterpieces of the World’s Most Famous Modern Artists

You’ve likely heard the phrase “but is it art?” and this perfectly describes the modern art movement. Used to describe artworks created in the p

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Most Expensive Art Around The World

Posted on May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Ancient Art, Art, expensive art, modern art
Most Expensive Art Around The World

Stopping to think about why art is so valuable can really be confusing. Something created from relatively cheap materials, canvas and paints, can some

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5 of History’s Greatest Art Forgery Stories

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Art, artists, forgery
5 of History’s Greatest Art Forgery Stories

A work of art that is particularly rare, or has been painted by a renowned artist, can come with a hefty price tag. However, you might be shocked to k

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7 Exceptional Artworks from Ancient Egypt

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Tirza Stein
Posted in Ancient ArtTagged Ancient Art, Art, Egypt
7 Exceptional Artworks from Ancient Egypt

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. Wh

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