by Manuel Marino | Art History, Arts, Painting
Art is highly subjective, and while the following list may not be exhaustive or completely comprehensive, it can serve as a fun way to learn more about familiar artists and discover new ones you may not have known about before.
Michelangelo was an Italian Renaissance painter who was considered a key figure in the Renaissance due to his versatility and expertise across various disciplines. Michelangelo’s most famous paintings include The Torment of Saint Anthony, Manchester Madonna, Doni Tondo, The Entombment, Battle of Cascina, Leda and the Swan, The Last Judgment, The Martyrdom of St. Peter, and The Conversion of Saul (1542-50).
Leonardo Da Vinci was an Italian polymath best known as a painter, sculptor, and architect, though he excelled in numerous disciplines. Alongside Michelangelo, Da Vinci is considered one of the most extraordinary artists of all time, with such diversity and quality demonstrated throughout his career. Da Vinci’s most famous paintings include The Adoration of the Magi, Salai as John the Baptist, and Annunciation.
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian painter and a key member of the Vienna Art Nouveau art scene as well as a famous Symbolist artist. Klimt produced top-notch paintings, for which he is best known, as well … ...Read the rest.
“Western Art – Known Western Artists & Paintings”
by Manuel Marino | Arts
Many people consider giving European tapestries as gifts because they are unique and unconventional presents. This is certainly something to keep in mind when thinking about purchasing a gift for someone. However, it can be quite awkward if you give them a piece of wall art Create Ambiance with Wall Art - Many interior designers agree that wall art is one of the most cost-effective ways to set the atmosphere of any room. With advancements in technology and the evolution of digital photography, your options are vast and potentially just a few clicks away. Wall art can become the focal point of your interior design, but what… that doesn’t fit well in the space where they want to display it. So, it is essential to know what you are doing and what to look for when buying wall art Create Ambiance with Wall Art - Many interior designers agree that wall art is one of the most cost-effective ways to set the atmosphere of any room. With advancements in technology and the evolution of digital photography, your options are vast and potentially just a few clicks away. Wall art can become the focal point of your interior design, but what… as a gift for someone’s new home.
A. What to Do First: Before purchasing wall art, it’s important to understand the recipient’s décor preferences. When someone moves into a new home, they may redecorate according to their taste, and you may not have the opportunity to see it until the housewarming party. If possible, try to sneak a peek inside the … ...Read the rest.
“Picking European Tapestries As Gift Ideas”
by Manuel Marino | Arts
Art is all around us, from the designs on the clothes we wear to the tables where we dine and the ambiance of our surroundings. Art can be considered an essential aspect of our individuality, as it distinguishes us and shapes who we are today.
Many people appreciate arts, and one way to express this appreciation is through canvas arts. Canvas artworks can be found in numerous homes today. I personally have my own artwork and pieces from other artists in my home. If you’re interested in exploring arts, a great starting point would be online research and visiting renowned art museums. I recently visited one such museum, and the experience was truly captivating. To understand and feel the passion that goes into creating art and appreciating the beauty of the canvas, you must experience it yourself.
The term “art” can refer to a painting, a sculpture, or even handcrafted pottery. These are all fantastic ways to express emotions and passions. If you are a photographer or an artist, you will appreciate the time and patience required in creating arts.
Art is an ever-evolving concept. Take canvas prints or canvas arts, for example. Their trends seem to change, but if
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“Something art”
by Manuel Marino | Arts
Elegant Tapestries: Enhancing Your Home with Beautiful Designs
Tapestries, found throughout the world, are wall hangings that can enhance a room’s appearance with their beautiful designs, captivating any visitor. Made on woven fabrics such as cotton, wool, or linen, tapestries closely resemble artistic works like portraits and paintings. Available in an exciting array of styles and materials, tapestries can add value to any home.
Insulation and Protection
Elegant tapestries were initially used for insulation and protection during the winter months. As beautiful decorative pieces, they have become great additions to almost any home. For centuries, the powerful and wealthy have used tapestries to adorn their rooms. Many royalties and kings displayed stunning tapestries on castle and palace walls, particularly in throne rooms. Tapestries often symbolized authority and power when hung above room walls or chairs.
High status was frequently signified as part of tapestry designs, such as the kingdom’s seal or emblem. Royalties used tapestries to decorate their homes, but now anyone can afford them. A vast tapestry collection is available to suit any home design. Tapestries can also be found in churches, featuring religious symbols and biblical stories as popular designs.
Adding Instant Beauty to Plain and Boring Walls… ...Read the rest.
“Redesign With Elegant Tapestries”
by Manuel Marino | Architectural Art, Architecture, Art History, Arts, Greek Art
Indeed, the rapid growth of tourism in recent years has expanded its reputation well beyond the borders of Greece. When visiting a Cycladic architecture village or town for the first time, one feels as if they are within an enchanting stage set.
The early Cycladic architecture builders employed the same simple yet bold style that distinguished the artists who crafted Cycladic idols some 5,000 years ago. With the genuine and unspoiled intuition of folk artists, these craftsmen constructed buildings that catered not only to the everyday needs of the inhabitants but also to the beauty and elegance of the Cycladic landscape.
Public squares are rarely found in Cycladic architecture villages. Typically, public spaces in settlements are quite limited. The common area is often the street, with its exceptionally well-balanced building facades.
Streets are usually paved with whitewash-outlined polygonal or rectangular flagstones. The pattern of the flagstones often extends to the exteriors of the buildings, which come in two main styles: narrow-fronted (“stenometopo”) and broad-fronted (“evrymetopo”).
Buildings within the same cluster or located on the same block tend to share the same style and similar features. As a result, a row of narrow-facade houses may have nearly identical dimensions and shapes. … ...Read the rest.
“Greece – Cycladic Architecture”
by Manuel Marino | Arts, Music, People, Pop Music, Technology
Today we interview David Gray, David is Director of Support for Blazetrak.com, an impressive project where direct video responses are given from music industry Marketing and Music: Any Song Can Become Famous? - Today let's dive into a topic that's been buzzing around a lot: the relationship between marketing and music. We all know that marketing plays a massive role in the music industry, but does it actually hold the power to make any track a hit? Or does talent still stand a chance? First off, let's address… professionals, helping new artists in their career in many ways.
MM: David, Blazetrak.com is the world’s first website that allows you to get directly in touch with established music industry experts and celebrity talent, how did you have this powerful idea?
The idea came from that fact that A&R are striving everyday to find new music. They are checking social media, going to clubs Trance Music - Free Flowing Electronica - Have you ever found yourself dancing in a club, utterly absorbed in the melody, feeling as if the trance music is flowing through you and guiding your body's movements? This is an experience I've had numerous times during carefree nights at local techno clubs I've often wondered which type of techno generates this unforgettable sensation… , networking, they are always actively looking for quality new music.
For an artist, one of the main ways to get in touch with an A&R was to mail them a CD and hope that someone listened to it. The artist would never know if the CD had been played and the artist would never get any feedback on why the record was not chosen, or what the artist could do to make it better. The process just ended there.
That is where the idea came from. We have A&R who are looking to find new music. We have artists who are looking to get their music heard and actually receive feedback … ...Read the rest.
“David Gray Blazetrak Interview”
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