It’s incredible to think how humans’ artistic creativity has evolved over thousands of centuries. Music is one of the unique and defining characteristics known to humanity. However, the lack of archaeological evidence proves that how little we know about the actual origins of music, although it is believed to have existed for … Read more
Looney Tunes have been part of our childhood, no matter what generation we come from. Also, being grown-ups won’t even stop us from enjoying those “Merrie Melodies” marathons. You’ll find yourself humming some Chopin or Wagner before you can say, “That’s all, folks!” These short films from the “Merrie Melodies” feature music … Read more
Many creative works owe their fame and iconic status to their unfinished state. The most common reason many works were abandoned is the death of the author or artist who created them. But there are other reasons, too. It may be that the creator chose not to finish it due to loss … Read more
Art and music have always had a harmonious relationship between them. Some of the world’s greatest artworks have been inspired by music, while some of the world’s greatest musical masterpieces have been inspired by art. Check out the following paintings that inspired classical music masterpieces: 1. “The Great Wave off Kanagawa” by … Read more
Art and interior design have become fundamental elements of interior spaces. Art is not only an inspiration to the design of the room, but also adds unparalleled beauty to the aesthetics of the space. It gives character to a room and brings it to life. If you have ever been in a … Read more
Each of us has his and her own quirks. But others may go too far – and more often than not, they are seen in people who are perceived to be as geniuses in their own field. Perhaps it is not so surprising because there’s a “thin line between genius and insanity,” … Read more
We all know about the traditional and typical forms of media used in visual arts. In painting and drawing, we use oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, crayon, ink, charcoal and many others. Wood, stone, wax, bronze, plaster and ice are some of the usual types of media used for sculpting. But you know … Read more
One of the most popular repertoires in the classical music genre is the piano concerto. A piano concerto is a piece composed for the piano accompanied by an orchestra or other large ensemble. Piano concertos typically aims to display of the virtuosity of the soloist – in this case, the pianist – … Read more
Abstract art has been all-around for more than a century. Although some are saying that abstraction started with cave paintings thousands of years earlier, the origins of abstract art as an activity came to fruition in the late 19th century. Throughout this time, new improvements and basic changes in the areas of … Read more
The Last Supper is one of the paintings that were created by Leonardo da Vinci during the 1490s. The mural was commissioned to be painted at the refectory or dining hall of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a church located in Milan, Italy. The Last Supper is considered as one … Read more
Guernica is a large painting that was created by Pablo Picasso in 1937. The artwork is regarded as one of Picasso’s most popular paintings due to its powerful meaning and symbolism. It is supposed to depict the violence and chaos that occurred during the bombing of Guernica, Spain, on April 26, 1937, … Read more
The Mona Lisa is a portrait painting created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1517. The artwork is currently considered as one of the most popular paintings in history, along with The Starry Night and The Last Supper. Because of its popularity, the Mona Lisa has appeared in different forms of … Read more
The Arnolfini Portrait is the most popular name given to an oil painting created by Jan van Eyck in 1434. The painting, which has the size of a full-length double portrait, is believed to depict an Italian merchant named Giovanni di Nicolao Arnolfini and his wife, Jeanne Cenami, holding hands in one … Read more
The Night Watch is the shortened name of the painting created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1642. The painting’s original name is “Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain FransBannickCocq.” However, it is commonly referred to now as “The Night Watch,” since that was the nickname given to the … Read more
The Persistence of Memory is an oil-on-canvas painting created by Salvador Dali in 1932. The painting serves as one of the most prominent artworks in Surrealist art, and because of its vague-yet-powerful imagery, the meaning and symbolism of the painting are still being debated until today. Created during the peak of Surrealism, … Read more
The Starry Night is an oil-on-canvas painting that was created in June 1889 by Vincent van Gogh. The painting was conceptualized during the time when van Gogh was admitted to the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole lunatic asylum, and it was just one of many artworks that the painter created in his stay at the said … Read more
Portrait of Dr. Gachet is considered as one of Vincent van Gogh’s most popular paintings alongside The Starry Night and Sunflowers. It is also one of the painter’s most expensive artworks, as it was sold to a Japanese businessman for more than $82 million in 1990. Portrait of Dr. Gachet is famous … Read more
American Gothic is an oil-on-beaverboard painting that was created by American painter Grant Wood in 1930. The painting depicts two figures; the one on the right is an elderly man holding a pitchfork while looking directly in front, while the one on the left is a mid-age woman who is wearing a … Read more
The Scream is the English title given to a painting conceptualized and created by Edvard Munch, an expressionist in Norway, in 1893. The artwork is famous for the “shrieking expression” of the depicted figure at the bottom, which seemingly saw something shocking at the lower-left corner of the painting. While there are … Read more
Whistler’s Mother is the colloquial name of the oil on canvas painting by James McNeill Whistler called the Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1, which was painted in 1871. The popular name of the painting arose from the fact that the subject of the painting is the painter’s mother, whose name is … Read more
Among the classic forms of artistic expressions in the world, Aboriginal art is the oldest. They are also referred to as indigenous Australian art. They are made by Aboriginal Australians, who were the various Indigenous people of the Australian mainland. You will see an artwork on the museum roof of the Musee … Read more
An opera is a form of theater where music has a leading role. Parts are taken by singers, but it still differs from musical theater. It is usually a collaboration of a composer and a librettist. It includes a number of the performing arts, like acting, costume, scenery, and sometimes dance. The … Read more
Music has existed for at least 55,000 years and is found in every culture in the world. It is not a surprise, as music is one of the fundamental expressions that are unique to humanity. Although there may have been songs that existed far back in human history, the earliest songs only … Read more
You might have found Stephen King’s The Stand, to be too long (and it is long, almost 1000 pages long), but it still doesn’t come close to the longest works of literature ever written. Countless hours went into writing them, and people enjoyed reading them. You could argue that before the internet and quickly-consumed … Read more
It’s no secret that artists can be idiosyncratic in their expression of art, sure, but more often than not, even in their personal lives. Masters of this craft had some eccentric habits and some unique peculiarities. Some of these quirks were surprising; others were just plain bizarre. In this post, we’ll explore … Read more
Founded in 509 B.C.E., the Roman Empire ruled over most of Europe, and even parts of Africa and Asia for a thousand years. This civilization (which spanned over three continents) was centered around the capital city of Rome. And they promoted arts to a great extent. You can trace back the origins … Read more
As fascinating as it is to study the world of ancient arts, sometimes it can get a tad creepy. Art has been an integral part of the cultural development of our species. It has been found in every culture and civilization that has passed in one form or another. And being such … Read more
We all like to watch a long movie. The longer it is the more immersed you get. Longevity also allows for more character development that better impacts your emotions down the line. But sometimes a movie gets a bit too long. In this post we’ll be listing some of the longest movies … Read more
Japanese painting has a charm of its own, with the artists developing their own styles over the centuries. If we’re interested in art, Japanese culture, history, or all of these, we should definitely read up on the great historical artists of Japan. One might say that culture and tradition are ingrained in … Read more
Music has had an ancient and beautifully rich history. Old as humanity itself, music too experienced cultural deviation along with mankind, with each part of the world producing something really unique. Many ancient civilizations placed great importance on music, and Greece was no exception. Already a colorful and exotic people, music played … Read more