The three-dimensional shape of sculptures becomes an all-encompassing life form. They share the space with you, demand an audience, and can be taken in from every angle. No matter which way you look at it, you are bound to discover something new with every glance. That is the beauty of a sculptured masterpiece, it is…
Thanks to the rise of modern technologies, it’s never been easier to dive into the world of digital art. Not too far removed from art using a paintbrush or pen, digital art instead relies on the usage of specific tools, such as an e-pen combined with a touchscreen to allow the artist to make their…
Art has always been an important part of the human experience. Some of the earliest artefacts left behind by our ancestors were artworks that stood the test of time and proved that we’ve always had an intrinsic fascination with creating something new. Art has evolved countless times over the years and undergone a series of…
Humankind has been creating art for countless thousands of years. In fact, some of the earliest signs of our ancestors that have been discovered over the years are almost always related to small pieces of art that we created during our development….
Millions of people all over the world are in agreement that art is subjective. While there are certainly many others who dispute this claim, there is no denying that some artworks have received a lot more attention than others have over the course of history. In fact, art collectors can often be quite competitive when…
The art movement, which became known as Cubism, was invented by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. It was formed around the beginning of the 20th century and, as art historians term it, Cubism was a revolutionary way of depicting reality. What we mean by this is that instead of depicting a subject as it appears…
Humans have been creating art since before the beginning of recorded history. Cave paintings as far back as 30000 years have been found, testament to our need to create and document our presence on this planet. It’s considered by many as the one of the true, defining aspects of our species, and it’s something that…
An art collection is not like an investment in stocks and bonds. It is an investment in your quality of life, your home, your enjoyment as well as the lives of the artists who created these masterpieces. So, is starting to collect art as simple as going into your nearest gallery and buying up all…
Art theft is as old as art and theft, and it has happened all over the world. In some cases, precious art works have been missing for ages, with no one knowing their current whereabouts. When the Babylonians sacked Jerusalem in 587 B.C., for example, the Ark of the Covenant disappeared from history. These thefts…
Vladimir Tretchikoff’s Chinese Girl is one of the most prominent examples of kitsch art, but then again, according to some art lovers, so is the Mona Lisa. Love it or hate it, kitsch is here to stay….