Written by
Kalyani Chhapekar
Kalyani is a writer by profession, a poetess, and an aesthete! She says, "Poetries make my eyes shine!" In her spare time she loves to binge watch 'The Big Bang Theory'!!
Café Terrace at Night by Van Gogh: Artists’ Depiction Of Rural France
Imagine you are in the streets of rural France, and it is nighttime. You are sitting in a little street-side cafe with a book in your hand, and a cup of creamy espresso with a croissant is set on your table! Despite being in a crowded cafe, you can still feel the solace in your…
Famous Australian Artists: Glimpse Of Art History In Australia
When you hear someone say Australia, what is the first thing that pops up in your mind? Kangaroos? Sydney Opera House? Or the beautiful beaches? But if you are an art lover like me, then you will probably know Australia for some of the most vibrant artworks. Australia, home to some of the most famous…
The Raft of the Medusa: A Horrific Tale of Survival Amid the Ocean
Art is a depiction of happening events, either in reality or in an artist’s imagination. Not necessarily that the events will always be pleasant or serene! And that is what lands us on the painting we are going to talk about today. The Raft of the Medusa! It is one of the famous paintings of…
7 Realism Artists: The Artists Who Re-Defined Art
A painting that narrates a tale of its own with a clear vision, a colorful palette and a deep message hidden beneath the canvas. From poverty to rich class society, to the darker sides of life to the brighter phases of it, realists conveyed them all through their art. Realism artists covered it all; they…
7 Famous Gothic Paintings: Artworks That Sparks Mystery
Gothic paintings sound familiar? Or, let me break it down for you! Mediaeval art? Does that strike a hint? Well, Gothic art is a style that falls under the Medieval art movement. Some of the paintings you look at have a completely different aura! The same goes with the concept of gothic painting and artwork.…
Harmony in Art: Understanding the Principle Of Art
When you come across the word harmony, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Well, if you are a melophile like me, then you can probably think of the arrangement of musical notes and rhythm that provides a pleasing effect to the ears. And if we talk about harmony in general, then it…
Contrast In Art: Your Guidebook to the Theory of Contrast
Vibrant shades of the color palette may leave you awestruck! But when the colors and the underlying elements are arranged with each other with perfection, it comes out as a contrast in art. One of the art principles and the most intriguing part of an artwork! Contrast just adds a pop of color and effect…
Shape in Art: Understanding The Importance and Concept of Shapes
Circles, squares, rectangles—these are all the shapes, right? But, do you know that these aren't the only shapes in the art niche! Yes! I know that it is a fact that you will be surprised to know, so let us learn about this concept together! Shape in Art! If we go by the definition of…
Skeleton Skull With A Cigarette: Van Gogh’s Tale of Memento Mori
“I am seeking, I am striving, and I am in it with all my heart." - Van Gogh A life filled with sorrows and grief is often mixed in rolling sheets with tobacco and smoked till you get numb. Van Gogh's Skeleton Smoking is the exact representation of the feeling of being so lost in…
Form in Art: Your Guidebook to Decode Forms in Art
What do you think of when you take a look at a sphere or a cube? Do you think that the same form in 2D can be a square or just a mere circle? I am pretty sure that you will be surprised to know that if you add depth, volume and width to any…
Paintings of Cleopatra: Artworks of the Last Pharaoh Of Egypt
Seductive eyes, a body as fragile as a glass, and shiny piercing eyes—but a femme fatale who can flip the world upside down when in rage! Now you might be wondering whom I am talking about. I am talking about the last pharaoh of Egypt, the bold queen, and the fiery Cleopatra VII. She is…
Famous Religious Paintings: The Enthralling Biblical Artworks
You may ask, what is the hype related to famous religious paintings about? Religion and art have gone hand-in-hand since human existence and throughout history. The inclusion of religious themes in some of the famous paintings of history acted as a portfolio for the famous painters and everyone who identified as Christian or Catholic. This…