Art Articles

Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 8:45 AM

Although watercolor painting is many centuries old, its application as we know it today is fairly recent. Used in the past by the Egyptians on papyrus and by the Chinese on silk, it gradually evolved to become an important medium on paper. Its original use on paper was to elaborate upon line drawings with monochromatic washes. Color followed, with the line still used for drawing and modeling of form. It was not until Winslow Homer appeared that watercolor became a medium to be handled dir... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 17th October 2007 @ 12:29 PM

A flower tattoo is a common theme for women. Such a body art can be unique, colorful and can add an element of beauty to a woman's body. Each of these factors contributes to the overwhelming majority of women who choose to get a flower for their skin design. There are many different color variations in tattoo ink, so the possibilities are endless. Women typically prefer the flower tattoo since the flower is a decidedly feminine image. There are several different ways that the... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 6:12 PM

There are many creative methods that artists use to present their art to the world. The most popular way to display the painting on an easel so that the painting can be viewed by anyone who passes by the window of a shop or those that pass by the artist as they paint in a park surrounded by beautiful trees. The use of an easel to display art is a very popular choice by artists because an easel is portable and an artist can move the art around to be certain that it is noticed by someone. S... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Earl Garber @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 2:13 AM

Stained glass panels have become synonymous with churches as religious murals for windows. But where did the use of artistic colored glass originate? Stained glass started out as a domestic luxury for wealthy Romans to use in villas and palaces. Not much is known about this era except for a few remains found around Pompeii. By the tenth century, depictions of Christ and biblical scenes became popular in what is now France and Germany. While decorative designs are popular in the are... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Pat Carpenter @ Friday, 12th October 2007 @ 12:54 AM

For some individuals who live in Dallas, Houston, Austin and elsewhere in Texas, yodeling is just a bunch of yelling. For others, yodeling or jodeling is a form of singing that is starting to sweep Texas. In fact, several semi-famous Texan singers, like Arthur Miles and Don Wasler, incorporated yodeling as part of their distinctive vocal styles. Basically, yodeling involves singing an extended note, which rapidly and repeatedly changes in pitch. The voice comes from the vocal chest regis... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Irene Forde @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 12:06 PM

The early history of erotic photography is a fascinating glimpse into an age of strict morality, when a woman's naked form sent men into a frenzy and gave their wives a touch of the vapours! Pictures of nude women prior to 1835 generally consisted of paintings and drawings which were displayed in all respectability on the walls of art galleries and in country houses. When the new technology of photography appeared around 1835 it was quickly taken up by artists, eager for new w... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Timothy Green @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 9:30 PM

The contemporary art scene in China is still in its early stages, but there's little doubt that it has come a long way since the 70s, when the Cultural Revolution was responsible for the repression of all the arts. A vivid example of China's newly flourishing art movement is the vast complex of galleries, shops and bars spearheading the renaissance in a largely abandoned military electronics complex located in Beijing's Dashanzi District. With its still intact Mao Zedong s... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Adrian Adams @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 7:22 PM

Literally taken, the art of painting is the process of applying color onto a supported surface - such as paper, wood, glass, or canvas. When taken in an artistic sense, painting is meant to create an image or an expression through this color application, representing and documenting various intentions and subjects according to the artist's desire. Since there are infinite explanations of what painting can be and what it represents to each individual artist, it is worthwhile taking a look at... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 5:51 AM

Did you ever get an opportunity to show your focus in life; to let people know how determined you are; to let the individuals around you have an idea about your aim? I am sure you would have. However, here is a very simple and innovative way to let this happen. You can sport a fantastic looking bull eye tattoo to give you a look that you want- an ermined one, a focussed one. Let's have a look at how people use this unique tattoo design. Bull eye tattoos are a very popular pattern and... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 2:07 AM

Tattooing the skin is the latest high fashion trend among the youths. Everyday, newer dimensions are given to this traditional art form. The teens all over the world have a craze to flaunt the varied designs on their body on different locations. From a mixture of tattoo categories, the zodiac tattoos designs are one of the most popular forms. People are literally crazy of this art! Here you will discover 7 unique ways to get tattooed with zodiac designs:- 1) Choose the sign- Defin... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Kip Goldhammer @ Sunday, 7th October 2007 @ 6:01 AM

The truth be told, the lives of celebrities are always under a microscope. Whatever they do or do not do, they are always under the scanner from the media as well the general public. From their personal lives to their attire, everything is carefully noted and dutifully reported to the eagerly awaited frenzied fans. Therefore, any and every personal effect or accessory that a celebrity wears immediately rises up on the fashion charts, and even become a must buy for the public. There are nu... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By faye bautista @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 10:29 PM

Art is a very personal thing. One person likes landscapes, others like portraits, others have different styles- Impressionism, Realism, Pointillism and they are all meaningful in their own ways to different people - or even the same person depending upon where they are in the timeline of their life. It's always interesting- no matter the artist- how and what they create. How they "pull it out of themselves- what they see as being worthy to create. For some it's still life i... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Andrew Stratton @ Wednesday, 5th September 2007 @ 4:36 PM

While the pictures from your nuptials often become lasting memories for the rest of your life, creative wedding photography is a great way to capture a lighthearted bride and groom in a variety of candid moments. Your special day is a chance to plan things your way: the gown, location and themed colors and decor. Choosing your photographer is also extremely important. You want someone who will be reliable, professional, and of course, talented in recognizing fantastic photo opportunities... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Saturday, 1st September 2007 @ 9:59 PM

Do you always get confuse when come to the time to choose the most suitable tattoo designs for yourself. There are several most confusing questions you always ask yourself. Such as: 1) What types of tattoo designs matched the most with my image? 2) What will my friends and peers think of this tattoo? 3) Will it jeopardize my career image? 4) Will this tattoo get out-dated soon? Getting wrong tattoos can be extremely expensive lesson for you to amend it. It's better to... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Don Alexander @ Tuesday, 21st August 2007 @ 2:06 AM

The Museum of History and Art in Ontario, operated by the City of Ontario, California, served as the site where I was unknowingly about to meet one of the greatest artists of our time. This building actually served as Ontario's second City Hall from 1937 to 1979. Upon entering the building one can just feel of the texture of the walls, which feel as hard as rock. and leaning against them tells a story about the quality of the architecture of the time. Down the right corridor a... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Friday, 17th August 2007 @ 11:32 PM

Although most tattoos are applied with no problems at all, there are some tattoos that result in a not so good outcome. No matter how safe you may think they are, you simply can't overlook the risks involved with getting a tattoo. Tattoo artists may tell you that there are no risks involved - although this isn't the case. The biggest concern you have when getting a tattoo is unsanitary equipment. If the equipment isn't cleaned and disinfected after each use, the risk for... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 9:08 PM

Some people spend a considerable amount of money on a work of art and believe that the picture quality deserves to be displayed to where everyone can view it when they enter the room. The art connoisseur will consider all vantage points in the room to determine which angle and viewing location will be best. Then they will use a professional hanger to suspend the art from a wall. Some art work is heavier than most and might require a twisted braid of wire to be used to securely hang the pa... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Wincent Loh @ Tuesday, 14th August 2007 @ 6:20 PM

There are different ways to buy your dreamed tattoo designs. But the most critical thing you should considered is that what is the tattoo and feeling you want from getting yourself to be inked with the tattoo you have chosen. Choosing a tattoo is very complicated task for anyone but the worst tattooing a symbol of remembrance and personal sign or memory is even the hardest decision to be made. Especially, the times of buying your first tattoo design. You absolutely can not simple choose a... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Kip Goldhammer @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 5:21 PM

The truth be told, the lives of celebrities are always under a microscope. Whatever they do or do not do, they are always under the scanner from the media as well the general public. From their personal lives to their attire, everything is carefully noted and dutifully reported to the eagerly awaited frenzied fans. Therefore, any and every personal effect or accessory that a celebrity wears immediately rises up on the fashion charts, and even become a must buy for the public. There are nu... more...

Culture and Society » Art | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 6:48 PM

It is but a few years ago that jiu-jitsu was unknown to the Western world. Today the name is understood very generally, in English-speaking countries, to refer to that mysterious art of self-defense by which the Japanese prove antagonists whom it is impossible to defeat in physical encounter. To some extent, too, a little knowledge of this strange art has come to us. Within the next few years it is to be expected that jiu-jitsu will be as well understood by us as boxing is today. A knowle... more...