Author: Afzal Ibrahim

When discussing the difference between modern and contemporary art it is important to tell the story of Gustave Courbet, a French painter who spearheaded the Realist movement in the 19th century Courbet challenged the Romanticism concept of most of the famous artists of his time. He stayed strong to his beliefs, which was painting only what the eyes could see. The Cubists and Impressionists were some of the many artist groups that took the influence of his ‘independent mind’ which helped them to blossom and improve in their artworks. Modern Art v/s Contemporary Art – Key Differences at A Snapshot…

“Naive” is far from the loveliest word, and it’s rarely a term we would willingly take to describe ourselves or our work. It’s an insult, right? It means you aren’t sophisticated, that you lack the experience to sit at the grownups’ table. At least, that’s the basis for the controversy behind the label of “naive art,” a term referring to art created by those with little­-to-­no professional training and those relying primarily on bright colors and simple shapes. But maybe we should stop worrying and learn to love the “naive”.[quote_colored name=”” icon_quote=”no”]Is it not more remarkable when a natural talent…

What makes art truly great? What allows it to stand the test of time? Is it the technique the artists use? Or perhaps it’s the colours? The theme? No, it’s something infinitely more complex than that. Real art is alive. It is given power by the artists who see a different world and show us exactly what they perceive. They expand our understanding even of simple concepts. But in order to do that, they need to be courageous.They mustn’t paint because they expect someone to like or appreciate their art. They mustn’t paint because someone told them to. [quote_colored name=””…

Paul Gauguin – An artist who had a quest for a lucid form of painting, which he believed had been lost and attempted all this life through diverse methods to restore. The Story of Paul Gauguin is immensely cinematic and inspirational. Paul Gauguin was one of a few ordinary men who could leave mundane life to realize and fulfill a dream. While it was fully intentional that he be recognized as a Prophet of Art, he couldn’t have imagined that he would go beyond that and be heralded by future critics as a clandestine classicist who was true from the…

This article covers the famous 14 paintings around the theme of death in art. Leonardo Da Vinci once said that Art never dies, it’s only abandoned. Artists like him can only abandon art when they die. It’s true to the core that art never dies, it constantly improves itself. So, below are the most famous paintings about Death in Art. The Entombment of Christ by Caravaggio The Entombment of Christ, a painting produced by Caravaggio between 1603 and 1604. The theme of death in art isn’t a rare occurrence, but this painting that is considered one of the most admired works…

The word “innovation” is one of the most commonly used words today, and when it comes to experimentation in art, the artists around the world has become super creative too We currently live in an era where technology, art, and environment share similar ideas and works together in producing innovative artworks by artists. This has, indeed, improved skill as a whole. Tracing back through time, you will discover an unending list of history books and art streams where seven prominent paintings have a similar story to tell. These paintings reflect the artists’ mind in compelling us to view a subject…

Frida Kahlo lived the epitome of alegría—a lust for life. She was infamous for her social fire. She danced, flirted, and seduced. Her ferocious tongue rolled out a black sense of humor and sharp wit. She kept a home for her husband Diego. She loved her pets – spider monkeys and gods. She loved guff, gossips, and jokes. She treated servants like family and kids like equals But Frida’s vitality was juxtaposed with anguish. “Do not forget me”, she begged her friends and lovers to visit her often. She was often lonely and was confined to the prison of the…

Some people consider art boring. First of all, nothing in this world is universally boring. What fascinates one person may not get the same reaction from another. The same is true with art. In as much as different people like different kinds of music, people have preferences as to art mediums as well. Perhaps the reason why one lacks interest in art is that they were exposed to the kind that didn’t appeal to them so much. And when this happens, the hasty generalization that art is boring sinks in. This leads us to the next reason why art can…

Florence is beautiful. Few time periods create the image of a magical artistic utopia like the Renaissance. Taking place from the 14th to the 17th centuries, the Renaissance was a period of humanity emerging from the Middle Ages and giving rise to early modernity. The Renaissance saw forward leaps in the realms of politics, education, infrastructure, architecture, and most other vital aspects of society, but perhaps the most defining characteristic of the period was the outpouring of creativity in the realm of art. Though the exact time and place that the Renaissance started is the subject of some debate, the…

Are titles mandatory for classic paintings? Can title-less paintings stand the test of time? Claude Monet didn’t bother assigning titles to his paintings; he considered himself satisfied with brief descriptions, content to leave it at a terse ”view of the village.” Dance with critics Thirsty for clarity, his contemporaries scratched their heads at Monet’s deficiency of titles. Their absence frustrated Edmond Renoir, brother of the artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. How do you solve a problem like Monet? As Renoir prepared the catalog for the first avant-garde exhibit in 1874, he asked Claude Monet what he should call a painting of a…