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…
Category: Art History
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…
8 Unbelievable Facts About Famous Artworks That Will Shock You!
Everyone should be familiar with these 8 works of art, but let’s explore eight unbelievable facts about these famous artworks that will shock you! 1.…
Top 10 Incredible and Outrageous Art Thefts
Art has always played an important role in human history, but so has art theft. Since artwork became extremely precious, art heists have been prevalent…
10 Most Famous Paintings of All Time
What are the top ten most famous painting in the world? This is something all artists should know, you don’t need to know every detail…
Top 10 Most Controversial Artworks EVER!
So, in order to discuss the top ten controversial artworks, let’s first gather a basic understanding of what controversial art is. Whatever it is in…