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Why Canvas Art Is So Alluring
Published on March 16, 2009 | In Fine Arts | Rated
There are so many words written to describe canvas printing. And still I have something to add to the overall amount. Of course, canvas is the most fulfilling and trendy printing presentation for art. You can turn everything into nice canvas prints from simple children`s drawings and holiday family pictures to real art reproductions or masterpieces.
 
The Wrath of Dragons in Vietnamese Art
Published on June 11, 2008 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Discover how the dragon motif was introduced into the Vietnam art. The article also traces the evolution of the dragon through the ages in paintings, sculptures and architectures.
 
Vietnamese Art Through The Ages
Published on December 31, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Though Vietnamese art has been influenced by different civilizations, it has always had its own style and identity. In spite of the cross-culture influence, Vietnamese art has never lost its significant distinction.
 
The Art of Miniature Painting - Historically and in the Modern Era
Published on December 15, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Miniature painting is an art form that spans centuries & encompasses many cultures. This is a brief summary of its roots from a family of artists that practice it in today’s modern art market.
 
Exuberance of the Orient and the Western in Contemporary Art
Published on December 15, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Contemporary art is not just free expression of thought; it is an intermingling of cultures- the Orient and the Western. Herein crops up avenues for the birth of new art genres with fresh appeal.
 
Online Art Galleries: Bringing Art to your Doorstep
Published on October 17, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Online art galleries provide the art lovers a great platform to select their kind of art and order it. It lets one select and order their kind of painting just at the click of a mouse.
 
Vietnamese Paintings – Past, Present and Future
Published on October 15, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
According to several art commentators, compared to other Asian countries, Vietnamese art showed the earliest signs of a successful merging into the main stream of modern art, as defined by the West, both form-wise and content-wise.
 
A Chinese History of Figurines
Published on July 20, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
The development of figurines in Chinese history parallels that of pottery, arts and culture within China . The Early Neolithic pottery of the Majiayao and Yangshao cultures (7,000 - 3,500BC ) were decorated with painted and inscribed images of animals, fish, people and with the essential day to day items.
 
A Quick Run through the Art of Portrait Painting
Published on June 24, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
As an onlooker, you may have often marveled at the stunning portraits or oil paintings, without really thinking too much about what goes into creating one. As all would agree, painting is an art, but quite a demanding one at that! It’s not just about putting right colors in the right places; it also involves a good deal of techniques and strategies, integral to a great painting.
 
French Impressionism In The Heart Of Paris
Published on May 17, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
It’s safe to say that for many of us, when we think of the centuries of art that have served to fix Paris as the cultural capital of Europe, what comes to mind above all else, perhaps even the soaring towers of Notre Dame and the Place de la Concorde’s gold capped obelisk, is the work of the French Impressionists.
 
Pioneers of the Various Genres of Vietnamese Art
Published on April 17, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Surviving the aftermath of revolutions and wars, Vietnam has moved on steadily to bask in the warmth of sunny days. The Vietnamese art and culture has finally come to terms with modern times. Years of traditionalism and foreign influence had created a deep impact on Vietnamese art and culture.
 
Cactus Oil Paintings
Published on March 10, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Cactus are one of the most distinctive and unusual plants on this planet. A cactus is very much liked as an ornamental plant. Some cactus are also used as crop plants. A cactus is a member of the succulent plant family Cactaceae. Cactus paintings are greatly appreciated as the best decorative paintings.The Cactus paintings are recognized for their diversity and excellence in the art form.
 
Abstract Paintings
Published on March 9, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Abstract paintings are unique and the most creative style of the paintings. Abstract Oil paintings have been the privilege of the people with high artistic sense. Abstract art paintings can be defined as an art that uses color and form in a non-representational way and it does not depict objects in the natural world. Abstract paintings were often claimed to capture something of the depicted objects' immutable intrinsic qualities rather than its external appearance.
 
Oil Paintings
Published on March 5, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Oil paintings are invaluable and of historic importance, it has to be said. They are the mirror of arts and culture of a particular nation in a particular period of times. These truly represent an age. There are thousands of galleries where the highly skilled artists are busy in creating and reproducing the high quality oil paintings of wide range of styles.
 
Islamic Paintings and Art
Published on March 1, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Islamic paintings of holy places and the Islamic calligraphy of the holy verses have always been very sacred for the Muslims. However, In Islam, there are certain limitations regarding the creation of paintings. Islam prohibits the depiction of humans, animals or any another figurative subjects.
 
Phases and Styles of Picasso's Work
Published on February 22, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
Born in 1881, Picasso began his lifelong and illustrious art career at the age of 10. His brilliance was manifested through paintings done by the teachings of his father which were largely influenced by Spanish art. However, this style was far too traditional and conventional for Picasso. Instead of being limited by this form of representation he wanted to find new means of expression.
 
Vietnamese Art: Creating An Indelible Impression
Published on January 25, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
The recognition of Vietnamese art in the history of the world is relatively new, rather it's better to say that Vietnamese art has emerged from the abyss of darkness and come to face the light of the world! It cannot be claimed that the inception of Vietnamese art is a very recent event in world history. But one important reason for its late recognition lies in the conception of most art patrons who considered Vietnamese art as a mere replica of Indian and Chinese paintings.
 
Reasons to Buy Oil Painting Reproductions
Published on January 18, 2007 | In Fine Arts | Rated
People around the world want the beauty of original and classic art works in their homes or offices. It is not possible for everyone to spend on a Picasso original oil painting because it’s very expensive. But that dint stops them to look up to his paintings and would probably want to make them their own in some way or the other. Unfortunately, most original classics are so high-priced that they are way beyond the means of the average public.
 
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