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What Technique Did Leonardo da Vinci Add To The Painter’s Toolbox?
Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the world’s greatest artists. Leonardo was a highly skilled artist; his work is known worldwide. Leonardo da Vinci added the “Sfumato” technique to the painter’s toolbox. The Sfumato technique is about an artist using a soft transition between the different colors and tones used by the artist. Many…
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What Did Leonardo da Vinci Contribute To The Renaissance?
One of the most influential artists to ever live is Leonardo da Vinci. He continues to be one of the most influential people ever. Leonardo da Vinci made many contributions to the Renaissance in art, science, engineering, medicine, and architecture. He was a keen observer who wrote down much of what he discovered in his…
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Where Is Royal Copenhagen Made?
When I was in Copenhagen many years ago, I picked up some Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurines for my mother. I visited some of the Royal Copenhagen shops in downtown Copenhagen. The shops that carry the Royal Copenhagen brand showed how important Royal Copenhagen is to Denmark’s identity. Royal Copenhagen is now made in Thailand and…
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What Is The Difference Between Illustration And Fine Art?
Fine art and illustration may seem the same thing, but there are some differences between them. Technology has blurred the lines between fine art and illustration. Fine art and illustration are broad terms that can encompass many different things. Generally speaking, fine art is highly skilled art such as painting, sculpture, music, theater, or dance.…
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What Is The Difference Between Unity And Harmony in Arts?
Sometimes the different elements of art can be challenging to understand. Two challenging elements are the differences between unity and harmony in art. Harmony is about art that creates cohesiveness, stressing the similarities but related parts in the work. Unity is a much broader term; unity is all about the different parts of the work…
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John Albert Bauer, Sweden’s Gnomes and Troll Artist (1882-1918)
In today’s culture, gnomes and trolls have become very popular. Many people do not know who the original artist started this trend. John Albert Bauer is the Swedish artist and illustrator most widely known for his gnomes and trolls. Because of his detail in studying the Sami people in Northern Sweden, he used many of…
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Why Jeff Koons Made Puppy and Other Facts
One of Jeff Koon’s most famous art exhibitions is called Puppy. Before finding its permanent home at the Guggenheim Museum, the Puppy art exhibit has traveled the world. Jeff Koons created Puppy’s art exhibition for everyone viewing it to feel optimism and security. He uses both flowers and a puppy for his installation as those are…
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What Is The Difference Between Art And Creativity?
Being artistic and creative may seem the same, but there are some unique differences. After all, you also need to be a creative person to be good at art. A person can still be very creative even if they cannot draw, paint, or make sculptures. Having artistic abilities usually includes skills like drawing, painting, or…
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Vincent Van Gogh and His Sunflower Paintings
The Sunflower paintings that Vincent Van Gogh created are trendy. Many scholars believe that the Sunflower paintings helped Van Gogh’s popularity. Vincent Van Gogh and his Sunflowers paintings are his most famous paintings. Vincent Van Gogh painted many Sunflower paintings, which are now scattered in museums worldwide. Paul Gaugin loved Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflower paintings.…