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WHAT IS – Colourist Painting

By 1stAngel

Share Samuel John Peploe 1871-1935 Tulips 1923 Colourist painting is characterised by the use of intense colour, which becomes the dominant feature of the resultant work of art, more important than its other qualities. This tendency in painting was foreshadowed by French Impressionism in the late 19th century, and came to prominence... »

£29m Raphael drawing in export bar

By 1stAngel

Share Culture Minister, Margaret Hodge, has placed a temporary export bar on an exquisite drawing by the Italian Renaissance master Raphael.  This will provide a last chance to raise the money to keep the drawing, Head of a Muse, in the United Kingdom. The Minister’s ruling follows a recommendation by the Reviewing Committee on the Export... »

Edward Kinnally

By admin

When did you first become interested in art? I first realized that there was something worthwhile in art when I saw a painting by Rembrandt. I was 17 at the time, and I was stunned by its beauty. Then, at the New York World’s Fair, I saw Michelangelo’s Pietà and I was deeply moved.... »

Vatican tries to woo back the art world

By 1stAngel

Share Pope Benedict has invited international artists, sculptors, architects, musicians, film directors and even a solitary Italian prima ballerina to meet him under the soaring vaulted ceiling of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Saturday to begin a new dialogue between the Catholic Church and the arts. Read More….. »

Artistic arrogance

By Bridgette

After a recent comment on my last blog, I decided to dabble with “digital art “for a couple of hours today. The reason behind this is that apparently digital artists are often “made to feel inferior by their painting peers.” Initially when I read this, I was somewhat taken aback, but I should not have... »

Pick of the Day-Leyla Munteanu

By V P Holmes

ShareArtists are influenced and inspired by many things; some comes from our surroundings, nature, people, life events, or simply other artists. I am inspired by quite a few of the masters, Renaissance and Modern alike,  Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Picasso, to  name a few. As I browse through the various galleries I am inspired and awed by... »

Dubious origins

By 1stAngel

Italian art world debates sculpture by 'Michelangelo' »

Joseph Bradley – Interview With The Artist

By 1stAngel

I was very young probably in grade school when I started to draw and paint. In 5th grade, I discovered Andrew Wyeth »

Veronica Holmes – Interview With The Artist

By 1stAngel

Share www.vpholmesart.com When did you first become interested in art? Maybe I was born interested in art; I am not sure, but as early as I can recall I developed an interest which was encouraged by my mother. I was always drawing and the adults around me were fascinated by what I did. I can recall at... »

After more than 20 years Rothko’s ‘Seagram Murals’ return to Tate Liverpool

By 1stAngel

Share Mark Rothko: The Seagram Murals Friday 2 October 2009 – Sunday 21 March 2010 Admission Free In 1988 Tate Liverpool opened with a memorable display of Mark Rothko’s The Seagram Murals. Over 20 years later the series will make a welcome return to the gallery. From 2 October 2009 – 21 March 2010 Tate Liverpool’s ground floor... »

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