The Industrial Revolution significantly influenced artists in the UK, prompting them to reflect on its societal impacts. Artists like Gustave Doré and William Morris depicted both the human cost of industrialisation and the need for beauty in everyday objects. This led to a new artistic consciousness, blending critique with a quest for meaning.… Read More Art After Industry: The Gaze That Responds
Michelangelo, Pieta, c. 1498-1500, marble The Pietà is one of the most poignant and enduring subjects in Christian art. Depicting the Virgin Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus after the Crucifixion, this image has moved generations of artists to capture its sorrow and grace. More than a religious icon, the Pietà speaks to universal… Read More the Pietà in art: images of grief and compassion
One of the things I’ve always loved is seeing glimpses into artists’ studios—the places where ideas take shape, transform, and slowly become the finished pieces we admire. There’s something uniquely fascinating about witnessing a work in progress, with all its raw edges and unfinished details. It reminds me that every artwork is a journey, not… Read More the art of geraldine javier: stitching memory, loss, and the unseen
Artist: George Frederic WattsDate: Circa 1848–1850Medium: Oil on canvasLocation: Tate Britain, LondonDimensions: 864 × 508 mm About the Painting Found Drowned portrays the lifeless body of a young woman washed up under a bridge in the River Thames. The setting is dark and desolate. The figure lies draped in wet, clinging fabric. A faint city… Read More found drowned (1848-1850) – george frederic watts
This is a bit of a random post but I was interested in it and I thought I would share with you! Did you know that Pablo Picasso was once a suspect in the infamous theft of the Mona Lisa? It sounds like something out of a mystery novel, but in 1911, the legendary artist… Read More Pablo Picasso & The Curious Case of the Mona Lisa Theft
When an established artist embarks on creating work for an exhibition, it may seem like a seamless process, but behind the scenes, it’s a complex and deeply personal endeavour. The process involves a blend of creativity, discipline, and logistics, from choosing a theme and planning each piece to the actual creation. Let’s explore how artists… Read More How an Established Artist Creates Work for an Exhibition: The Artistic Process Unveiled
I always like to share interesting articles on my blog and this is one such article. How wonderful it must have been to find this! The 1864 landscape was found in a basement at the University of Pennsylvania Dental School. Elaine Velie March 8, 2023 For at least 50 years, a 19th-century landscape by Realist painter… Read More “Extremely Rare” Courbet Found in Basement Goes on View
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