When one thinks of famous artworks, it is generally those from – or inspired by the Italian Renaissance that come to mind. To wit, two of the most famous paintings in the world, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, which were both painted by the same artist: Leonardo da Vinci. Going through the art […]
17 September 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
Think back to your days of studying art history: which artists and art movements featured in your curriculum? Surely you learned about the big names but what about Artemisia Gentileschi – unusual for being female in the male-dominated world of Italian Renaissance art? What about Paul Cezanne who was so prolific that he painted more […]
7 September 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso A good number of us have art in our homes. While contemporary art may not be everyone’s cup of tea, there are a lot of people who enjoy the classic art that you can see in the many art galleries around […]
30 May 2019 ∙ 6 minutes reading time
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If you love art, you’ll have probably already visited an art gallery to see decorative arts, contemporary art, modern art, sculpture, or even the masters. Famous paintings are all over the world, but there are a number of museums that are home to incredible masterpieces as part of their permanent and temporary collections. In this […]
29 May 2019 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
'Begin by learning to draw and paint like the old masters. After that, you can do as you like; everyone will respect you.' ― Salvador Dalí In the UK, you have the luxury of being able to take a stroll through the city and discovering some of the country's most beautiful watercolour paintings, impressionist oil paintings, […]
23 June 2018 ∙ 11 minutes reading time
“Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul.” - Vincent Van Gogh There are very few people in this world who don’t like music. What about painting? Painting is a great way to unwind during your free time. You can either paint in silence or listen to music while you […]
14 June 2018 ∙ 8 minutes reading time
“Have no fear of perfection - you’ll never reach it. - Salvador Dali In the UK, approximately two million people (three million including the wider creative economy) work in the creative arts sector. According to government statistics from the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), the creative industries could be worth £128.4billion to the […]
29 May 2018 ∙ 7 minutes reading time
