Mona Lisa 1503-1506 by Leonardo da Vinci - Image source Wikimedia Famous paintings The 8 most famous paintings of all time are the masterpieces of the greatest painters that ever lived. Obviously, a lot of bias goes into the selection process of the greatest works of [...]
Arts 101 what are the arts? Arts 101: The word "art" and its' many extensions has countless meanings, countless definitions, and countless interpretations. So much has been written on the subject of art that today, it is hard albeit quite impossible to definitively define the term. This post is [...]
Art Collecting 101: The short form Art collecting 101 provides useful advice to the beginner. This short article targets the wannabees, beginning a long journey of exploration in their quest to educate themselves about art, and becoming art collectors. Please read the following hashtags: #Attend a workshop on art [...]
Narrative Art "Narrative art" is visual art that tells a story. It manifests itself in every kind of medium, in every culture. In every form that you can imagine". So writes Don Bacigalupi, on the front page of the Lucas Museum website. Some have contended that "Narrative" art is [...]
After the war (1973) ballpoint pen on paper Artist: Daniel Heller Bosch Surrealism Bosch Surrealism, an article that attempts to declare (yet again) famed artist Hieronymus Bosch as the granddaddy, predecessor of the Surrealism art movement. There are of course plenty of visual similarities when comparing works of Surrealist [...]
"Creation No. 9" Artist: Daniel Heller Just what is an art Masterpiece? Origin and history The word comes from the Dutch meesterstuk, a "work by which a craftsman attains the rank of master." Historically, a "masterpiece"' was a work of a very high standard produced to obtain membership of a [...]
Creation There are infinite ways to create art. This article concentrates on one particular process that involves three distinct separate disciplines. Original "oil painting" "Photography" and "Digital art". These are all part of the creative process that I describe below. What is Good outstanding art? For sure a matter [...]
Is art expensive? Many ask the question: "Why is art so expensive?" Well, everything is relative. Perhaps those who ask the question don't feel that art is a necessity. Maybe it is just a matter of perceived value. An illusion based on precedents and biases towards what is art. [...]
