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Somewhere Above Moon and the Sea Romanticism of Casper David Friedrich — “Moonrise by the Sea” by Caspar David Friedrich, painted in 1822. A collection of the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany. | Source: joyofmuseums.com

Somewhere Above Moon and the Sea: Romanticism of Casper David Friedrich

"All authentic art is conceived at a sacred moment and nourished in a blessed hour; an inner impulse creates it, often without the artist being aware of it." - Caspar David Friedrich A movement centered on individualism and nature, Romanticism sparked an intense interest in the emotions of fear, horror, and awe. One of the…

How To Navigate the Art Market Through a Tough Economy — Photo by Anastasia Petrova on Unsplash

How To Navigate the Art Market Through a Tough Economy

The Great Recession of 2008 reminded us that economic nosedives happen. When they do, the art market and most other industries need to adapt and navigate their way through the disruption. However, what we were never prepared for was a global pandemic, one that overwhelmed the healthcare system, forced lockdowns, and crippled the economy. We…

Art Theft Glamour, Temptation and Mystery — Netflix's 'This is a Robbery: World's Biggest Art Heist'. Credit: Netflix | Image source: iol.co.za

Art Theft: Glamour, Temptation and Mystery

More than two years have passed since an 18-carat gold toilet valued at $6 million was stolen from an art exhibition at Blenheim Palace in England. And to date, no one has been charged with the theft, nor has anyone come forward to provide any leads – despite a hefty reward offered by the insurance…

What Are The Different Genres Of Art?Humans have had the urge to express themselves visually since the beginning of their existence and throughout history. The first examples of preserved human artwork from the Stone Age represented scenes of hunting or gathering around a fire. It seems that our forefathers wanted to leave a trace of their existence in this world by…

The Mystery Of Hans Holbein’s Death You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think. – Marcus Aurelius One of the most celebrated portraitists of the 16th century and a master of macabre, Hans Holbein (the Younger) was an artist with an eventful life, to say the least. He traveled Europe extensively, his highly-skilled…

Why Is It Important To Define Yourself As An Artist?“All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist as we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso The fact that one of the greatest artists of all time believed that every human being carried in them the spark of artistic inspiration from their childhood is encouraging. However, the problem of keeping that creative spark…

The Guide To Defining Your Art The artistic world has always offered shelter to an array of various misfits who broke the standard molds and wanted to find their way out of mediocrity. If you are an aspiring artist who is still looking for the perfect way to present your work on the bustling contemporary art scene, we offer you a…

The World Of Artist Books Books are a uniquely portable magic. – Stephen King Not to be confused with an art book, catalog, or monograph, an artist book is a work of art in the shape of a book. It isn’t a means for the artist to showcase what they’ve already created; instead, an artist book is an artistic expression,…

What are the Different Types of Three Dimensional Art?Three-dimensional art pieces, presented in the dimensions of height, width, and depth, occupy physical space and can be perceived from all sides and angles. On the other hand, two-dimensional works of art, which are created on flat surfaces, can only be observed in terms of height and width. Traditional types of three-dimensional media, like sculptures and…