5 Ways Religious Art Shapes Modern Culture and Society
Religion is a universal phenomenon manifested in almost every culture, tradition, and society. Many people mistakenly believe that religious practices are just an abstract concept…
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7 Conspiracy Theories About Famous Paintings
We all love a good conspiracy theory, and is there any better movie to watch other than the Da Vinci Code to get us in…
Miniature Portraits
While many of art history’s most renowned paintings are on a massive scale, tiny paintings provide us with a strong and evocative glimpse into bygone…
Why Is Mona Lisa Painting So Famous?
The Mona Lisa Why is the Mona Lisa Painting so Famous? This is a frequently asked question. The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci appears…
All About Vellum
Vellum is one of the oldest and most technically challenging media available to artists. It has been used by middle ages monks, and the UK…
A Short History of the Colour Red In Art
For millennia, red has captured the attention of painters as the colour of danger, scarlet passions, power, and prestige. From the Paleolithic era to the…
5 Lost Masterpieces That Changed Art History
If art has taught us anything through the years, it’s how special it is, and how we should value and treasure it. But today, let’s…
10 Symbols and Codes Hidden in Renaissance Art That You’ve Never Noticed
When we think of art, the first thing that pops into our heads isn’t hidden meanings, and symbols within art. But despite this, many artists…
10 Amazing Secrets Discovered by X-Raying Paintings
We all loved at least one thing from The Da Vinci Code, and for me, that was the idea that there are hidden messages and…
10 Optical Illusions In Famous Works Of Art
The history of optical illusions in art combines intent and expression, with a generous dose of deception and fun thrown in for good measure. Throughout…