Articles, tagged with "vincent van gogh", page 4

Traditions and Techniques of Still Life Artists

Still Life Artists and Two Art Forms Still life artists comprise of both painters and photographers. Although photography is a comparatively new phenomenon, painting definitely is not. Still life paintings, as an art form, find its anteceden... Read >
Author: Katie Dawson

Top 10 Art Galleries in London

Visiting London? Whether it's for the fantastic shopping or outstanding tourist attractions to visit, the city has something for everyone. If fine art and paintings is what you like, then you have chosen the right city! London has plenty of terrific art g... Read >
Author: John Downes

Artists Biographies on Film: Top Movies about Visual Artists

Visual artists biographies is a popular theme in the movie world. Moviemakers have always been fascinated by visual artists biographies, especially if it includes struggle with insanity, drug addiction or social conventions. In addition, it gives them an ... Read >
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Artist Name List

Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520). One of the three pillars of Renaissance art, greatly known for his Madonnas and Vatican chapel fresoes. Leonardo Da Vinci (Italian, 1492-1591). Painter and inventor, his name has surged way ahead of its time. Not only famo... Read >
Author: Kenny Leones

Acrylic Painting Lesson - Mistakes To Avoid In Your Acrylic Paintings

Mistake #1 to avoid: Not using sufficient variety in your painting. An attractive painting has variety. It creates curiosity and appeal, and the viewer wants to return again to observe it. So how do you create an interesting painting? Use a variety of div... Read >
Author: Alan Walsh

Starry Starry Night - Vincent! Now I Understand

The delightful song by Don McLean called "Vincent", often known as "Starry Starry Night" was one of the most popular songs of the early 1970s. It's lyrics are deep and meaningful and blended together with an almost eerie and yet reflective music score, te... Read >
Author: Peter Halpin

Madrid: An Artist's Haven

Madrid is home to a number of museums and galleries, which house a large range of artifacts from masterpieces by legends such as Bosch, Van Gogh and Monet to the works of contemporary and unknown artists. The Spanish capital is undeniably the art capital ... Read >
Author: Enid Glasgow

New And Old Ideas Of Absinthe

Absinthe or as it is called, The Green Fairy, has quite the reputation to live up to if one were to believe all of the accusations made against it of bygone days. The drink, a bright green alcoholic beverage is made up of herbs and ethanol. Those who made... Read >
Author: Robert Bell

A Quick Tour Of Paris - North By Northeast

We finish our quick tour of Paris by visiting the eighteenth to twentieth districts in the northern and northeastern part of the city. The 18th arrondissement of northern Paris is located on the Right Bank of the Seine River. The distinctive Moulin Rouge ... Read >
Author: Levi Reiss

Shopping Via the Internet For Arts and Crafts and Home Interior Ideas

Arts and Crafts' can be defined as an expression as influenced by the many cultures and peoples of the world. For this reason, the internet is a very powerful medium in which to explore the history and cultural influences that have affected modern day thi... Read >
Author: jledge

Postcard Prints: Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh, Dutch post impressionist painter is best known for his vivid and vibrant use of color as well as harmonious, swirling use of pattern and textures. Influenced by the French, modern Impressionist movement, van Gogh's style of painting was ... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato

Art Prints: Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse, 20th century French painter and sculptor founded together with André Derain, the Fauvist movement. This free and vibrant movement was to be the forerunner of the Expressionist Movement in painting. His work, distinctly characterized by bol... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato

Art Prints: Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh, Dutch post impressionist painter is best known for his vivid and vibrant use of color as well as harmonious, swirling use of pattern and textures. Influenced by the French, modern Impressionist movement, van Gogh's style of painting was ... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato

Art Prints: Claude Monet

Claude Monet was a French painter considered to be the initiator and foremost supporter of the Impressionist Movement in painting in 19th century France. The artist's style is best known for capturing pigmented "impressions" of nature and everyday middle... Read >
Author: Nikki Sabato

Absinthe In The US - Is It For Real?

For years and years, absinthe was illegal in the US. It was banned from American drinkers way back in 1912, partly over fears it carried effects worse than your average alcohol, and partly because its popularity made it a prime target for temperance-minde... Read >
Author: Robert Bell

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