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'!!
Texture in Art: Exploring the Vivid Depths of Textures
Have you ever wondered where the effects in the paintings come from? Well, the answer is pretty clear that it is all because of the texture in art! With that being said, I’d love to share with you some intriguing details about the meaning and importance of texture in art. The depth of the texture…
Medieval Art: The Dramatic Art of The Middle Ages
Do you remember how, in the history lectures, we were all taught about the medieval period at some point in time? Well, the period was not just prior to civilization; it was also the establishment of art and literature. The medieval art period covers an immense range of history, drama, and a variety of places…
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Artist Who Strived For Art
An artist always seeks inspiration in some of the most basic things and yet makes it effortlessly presentable so that they turn out to be one of the most famous paintings. And Pierre-Auguste Renoir was no lesser; he used his paintbrush to create astonishing artworks that left his audience in awe. He was not just…
About Johannes Vermeer: Life, Death and Other Facts
Johannes Vermeer! A man who is renowned in the whole world for his famous paintings and creations, yet, his life remains a mystery! Known for his selection of themes and subjects in his paintings, Johannes Vermeer was mostly a self-taught artist. It is indeed surprising that, out of his creations, only 36 paintings have survived…
Claude Monet's Biography - Life, Death and Other Facts
Claude Monet! An artist who provoked the world to see art through a different perspective, or, I must say, an impression of the world through Monet’s lens! He was an example and inspiration for many artists, and his artwork gained popularity over the years. Amid the chaos, his art gave him peace and stress at…
Wassily Kandinsky: An Artist With A Musical Vision
When the thoughts and visions in an artist’s mind unite, that is when magic happens! And Wassily Kandinsky was no lesser than a magician, he used his paintbrush to create astonishing artworks that left his audience in awe. Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist who was a master of abstract art and expressionism.…
Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet: Revitalization of France
The warmth of the rising sun, the chirping of the birds, and the slow and salient waves of the oceans. Doesn’t it all sound dreamy? If you have experienced a sunrise, then you can actually feel what I am talking about! And that is what Claude Monet tried to express when he painted one of…
Composition VII by Kandinsky: Kandinsky's Debated Art
Have you ever wondered what it must be like to listen to the sounds of color? You are probably thinking, what am I even talking about? But the fact is that Kandinsky was able to hear sounds! Yes, I am talking about one of the most famous abstract artists Wassily Kandinsky. He suffered from a…
Water Lilies by Claude Monet: Artist's Escape From Reality
Art, artists, and their disabilities! Which, to your surprise, never stopped them from creating some of the most mesmerizing masterpieces. The same was the case with Claude Monet, one of the most famous painters of the 19th century, who, with time, was on the verge of losing his vision. Yet, he created one of his…
Composition 8: Kandinsky's Portrayal of Art Through Geometry
Composition 8? Doesn’t it sound like a music sample to you? Well, what if I told you that it is a painting by one of the leading abstract painters in history, Wassily Kandinsky? In case you weren’t already familiar with that, you’d be surprised, just as I was when I first saw this enchanting masterpiece.…
Salvator Mundi: The Restored Treasure by Leonardo da Vinci
When someone mentions Leonardo da Vinci, the first thing that comes to almost everyone’s mind is the legendary ‘Mona Lisa’. But have you heard about Salvator Mundi? If not, then you are definitely missing out on some of the most decorated pieces of art! One of the works of art that falls under the category…
How Magritte’s The Son Of Man Showcased Surrealism At Its Finest
Curiosity is a driving force for humans! It ain’t no physics theory, but it is a theory that was used by the famous Belgian artist René Magritte! Unlike the anomaly of an artist, this man created a self-portrait full of mystery! Even though, when taken a look at, this painting does look like it is…