Fine Art
How Mona Lisa became so overrated?
If you want to praise Leonardo daVinci's Mona Lisa as art, you can find it. But what if you think it's just...well? What is the cynical explanation for the Mona Lisa? Why is Mona Lisa so famous? Is it really that much better than da Vinci's Lady in Ermine? It looks better. There is one more ermine. But the Mona is so famous that the director of the Louvre, where the Mona Lisa lives, said that 80% of his visitors are there just to see one painting.
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in Art
Unveiling the Enigma: Exploring the Enduring Mystery of Pandora
In the annals of myth and legend, few tales are as enduring and thought-provoking as that of Pandora's Box. A narrative woven through the tapestry of ancient Greek mythology, Pandora's story continues to captivate minds, revealing layers of paradox and insight into the human condition. This timeless parable delves into the complex nature of curiosity, raising profound questions about the pursuit of knowledge and the consequences of venturing into the unknown.
By mary halleys gonzales2 years ago in Art
Controversial Art Form
While we still have the chance to learn more about them, we'll never know the names of the first artists to paint on walls because they lived thousands of years ago. You can see some examples of their work below. A new mural by Banksy was discovered in London, replacing London with many other locations around the world, and you get a common headline about perhaps the most famous graffiti artist of our time. Their personality is still a mystery, just like many other artists who leave their works on city streets. It was done in three distinct Styles each telling a story of different people who walked these very paths ages ago there are hundreds of vibrant hand prints plastered across the cave walls cave dwellers used bone made pipes to create these magnificent silhouettes of their own hands the artists were true Wizards with colors and they used various mineral pigments to bring their Visions to life from fiery Reds and purples made from Iron oxides to crisp whites crafted with cowlin this Ancient Graffiti ground also has some hunting scenes and portrayals of animals and human life this artwork was made earlier than the handprints and its authors were hunter-gatherers the third style is more stylized and minimalistic a viking from Scandinavia left this runic marking in the highest Sophia Basilica in then Constantinople now Istanbul he carved his name on the White marble saying something like half Dan carved these runes or haftan was here Millennia later tourists still leaves similar notes around the globe the first example of modern style graffiti that we know of was found in the ancient city of Ephesus it shows a handprint that looks like a heart a footprint and a number graffiti by definition is a form of visual communication that usually involves the unauthorized markings of public space this visual art as we know it today originated in Philadelphia in the early 1960s it all started when Daryl McRae who was 12 at the time began to tag his nickname cornbread on the walls of Philadelphia's Youth Development Center a Corrections Facility a few years later when he roamed the streets freely again cornbread started tagging surfaces and walls with his friends by the end of that decade the new visual art had reached New York people went tagging buildings turning them into their personal canvas the first graffiti Stars used subway cars as their canvas covering from top to bottom in spray paintings these artists or taggers mark their territory and formed Crews to conquer the urban landscape one of the first of them was taki183 a teenager of Greek American origin who lived in Manhattan he tagged subway trains fire hydrants and lampposts with his nickname the artist or as they prefer to be called writers of the 1970s would add highlights and shadows to the letters to create a 3d effect they also introduced cartoon style characters to make their Works more unique one of the most famous artists who worked in that style was Von Bodie an American Underground cartoonist and illustrator as the movement gained momentum galleries in New York City even started buying graffiti as art but with Fame came trouble Mayor John Lindsay declared the fight against graffiti which made it really tricky for artists to leave their imprints they had to adapt to get their canvases late at night or early in the morning some writers even had to get MTA uniforms to get in the subway and go out unnoticed they also started working in groups to leave someone on the lookout in the 70s 80s and 90s the subculture took over basically all major cities in the west one of the reasons it happened was the publication of the book Subway art by two highly famous New York photographers it showed the evolution of NYC train art and became sort of a manual for artists worldwide graffiti has evolved from being just nicknames on buildings to an art form with different styles tag style is still there but it can also include images cartoons objects and other features all to help the artist leave their Mark in the city wild style is more abstract sometimes with letters so entangled and overlap that it's nearly impossible to read the message then there's bubble graffiti which also favors style over text pieces of character graffiti are usually large-scale murals they have a rich palette 3D elements and other visual marks it's hard to create those unnoticed and in many cases City officials actually hire artists to make them they draw attention to certain sites in the city and become sites themselves some artists prefer to leave their graffiti on stickers that they designed beforehand and print on special paper this is the fastest and easiest method to spread your art all over the place then there's also stencil graffiti this style lets the artist add finer details and lines because they can plan the image beforehand such works of art look the most realistic and artists often use this style to make visual statements about what's going on in the world the most famous of them is Banksy they started out as a freehand graffiti artist in 1993. several years later they moved on to stencils to work faster and create a series of images of rats and officers of the law their Works became famous but they never uncovered his personality later the artist brought together graffiti installation and performances at the crude oils exhibition in London they displayed altered replicas of legendary artworks by Claude Monet Vincent van Gogh and Edward Hopper and set loose 200 live rats Banksy even managed to sneak into the Louvre in Paris and put their own version of Mona Lisa at the Museum their most famous works are the little girl with a balloon created in London and the flower thrower there are many theories about the artist's true identity from that they live a double life as a leader of a popular band Massive Attack to that it's actually a group of artists working in one style another famous artist who created graffiti was Keith Herring he lived only 31 years but left us with around 10 000 pieces of Art Keith grew up in a small conservative town in Pennsylvania and was inspired by cartoons and animations ever since he was little the artist was also interested in semiotics trying to figure out how things got their names his goal was to bring art to the people and he used chalk to draw on Old advertisement boards at the subway years later his art was shown at Major museums around the world but curators in America didn't take his work seriously his last Public Work became one of the largest murals in Europe it's called tudamanda which translates from Italian as all world Shepard Ferry an American contemporary artist and founder of Obey Clothing started his career in art by placing his drawings on skateboards and t-shirts when he was a teenager he was inspired by the art of Andy Warhol and Diego Rivera which is clear from his style to spread his art he started placing stickers with it all around his City the face of a famous wrestler Andre the Giant was stuck more than a million times the debate rages on whether graffiti is a violation of law or a form of artistic expression some officials believe that when done with permission it's pure art but if it's on someone else's property it becomes an unlawful No-No today's artists can share their works and deliver their important messages much easier than before through social media digital graffiti has become a part of modern branding and is used by many companies to connect to younger consumers so no matter how you feel about it graffiti has become a big part of our lives.
By Nayab Zahra2 years ago in Art
The Entire History Of Music
In the year 1742, a quote about music emerged, describing it as a fusion of various sounds that may not always harmonize due to differing tastes. This sentiment was voiced by a character named Philip, who humorously adopted a helium-infused voice in a video. In this presentation, I will delve into the complete chronicle of music, spanning from its inception over 200,000 years ago to its supposed demise in 2008, a year marked by rapid changes in the industry. Contrary to the playful notion of music's "death," the evolution and impact of music continued to flourish.
By Malachi Sopulu2 years ago in Art
Decoding the Challenge: AI Art's Struggle with Depicting Hands
In the realm of AI-generated art, there's a curious phenomenon that has captured the attention of many: the struggle to accurately depict hands. It's an odd predicament, considering the remarkable feats of creativity AI models can achieve, from envisioning a post-apocalyptic giraffe astronaut to portraying Genghis Khan playing a pixel art guitar solo. But when it comes to portraying something as seemingly simple as a man holding a delicious apple, AI art tends to falter. Why is it that AI, with all its technological prowess, stumbles when it comes to rendering such a basic and familiar human gesture?
By Shubham Bajaj2 years ago in Art
The Painted Door: A Gateway to Another World
In the heart of an ancient forest, cloaked in an aura of mystery, a single door stood apart from its surroundings. Its wooden surface, aged by time, was transformed into a canvas of mesmerizing artistry. Colors intertwined in harmonious chaos, depicting scenes that seemed to breathe a life of their own. This was not a mere door; it was a threshold to the unknown, a gateway to another world that existed beyond the realm of ordinary perception.
By warisha hafeez2 years ago in Art
Whispers of Eternity: A Journey Through Art
In a quaint corner of a bustling city, nestled between towering skyscrapers and bustling streets, there stood an unassuming art gallery named "Whispers of Eternity." Its walls held within them stories, emotions, and dreams woven by the hands of artists from across the world. Each canvas and sculpture told a unique tale, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through the realms of imagination and creativity.
By parth patel2 years ago in Art
Exploring the Diverse Dimensions of Contemporary Art. Content Warning.
Introduction The world of art is a captivating realm where creativity knows no bounds. In this article, we delve into the captivating universe of contemporary art, exploring its history, techniques, inspiration, and the critical role it plays in shaping our perceptions. From captivating paintings to intricate sculptures, the contemporary art scene encompasses a wide array of mediums, inviting audiences to embark on a unique journey through the realms of fiction, mixed media, and beyond.
By Stella Oehtam2 years ago in Art
