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Doctor Who’s “Exploding Tardis” By Vincent Van Gogh – Fact Or Fiction?
When you check on the Internet, many people ask questions about Exploding Tardis and whether or not it is an original Vincent Van Gogh painting. Many people seem to think that Vincent Van Gogh painted this painting. The Exploding Tardis by Vincent Van Gogh is a fictional painting produced for the British television series Doctor…
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Why Are Vincent Van Gogh’s Paintings So Valuable?
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most well-known and influential artists. He is considered the most important Dutch artist since Rembrandt. Vincent van Gogh was an extremely prolific artist who painted over 900 works of art during his short lifetime. His work is appealing, and his use of colors and brushstrokes help make his…
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A Major Characteristic Of The Renaissance In Europe
You cannot look at world history without looking at the Renaissance as an essential part of world history; the Renaissance period was a time of rebirth and a period that changed the world forever. An essential characteristic of the Renaissance was Renaissance humanism. Renaissance humanism was a movement that started in the 14th century and…
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Why Did Leonardo da Vinci Become An Artist?
Leonardo da Vinci left many notebooks with his writings. But for all the pages of writings he left, he did not tell us much about his life or thoughts. We do not know why Leonardo da Vinci became an artist, but we do know that he was very talented and showed a disposition to the…
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Another Painter Who Has A Similar Styles Like Gustav Klimt
Gustav Klimt is still remembered as one of the greatest decorative painters of the 20th century. He also painted one of the century’s most erotic pieces of art. Another painter known to have the same style as Gustav Klimt is the Austrian artist Egon Schiele. Schiele was Klimt’s protege; you can see the similarities in…
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10 Emotionally Powerful Paintings
When we look at art, it should be something that evokes some meaning or emotion in us. Many of the world’s great artists have created works of art that evoke in us powerful emotions. Throughout the world, artists have given us many emotional paintings. Whether it was their own emotions, they were feeling, as in…
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Why Was The City Of Pompeii Important To Study Roman Art?
At about noon on August 24, 79 CE, a massive eruption on Mount Vesuvius showered volcanic debris over Pompeii, Italy. Buildings were destroyed, and the city’s population was crushed, fixated, and buried under a blanket of ash and volcanic pumice. The City of Pompeii is essential for studying and understanding Roman art as it gives…
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120 Inspiring Quotes About Art, Life, And Living
Art is all around us and an essential part of our lives, history, and living. We are blessed to have many great artists and others who have given us inspiring quotes to remember about art, life, and living. Art inspires us, and the artist and their wisdom can help us all in our lives. We…
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Is Communism Good For The Arts?
I have lived and worked in Communist and Socialist countries (China and Vietnam). It has always fascinated me how Communism and creative art do not always go hand-in-hand. Communism is not usually suitable for art; living under Communism is difficult for many artists. Art in a communist society should usually have a purpose and way…
