Discover the Fascinating Evolution of Oil Painting through Time – Part 3

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Reading Time: 8 minutes The Baroque Period: Drama and Grandeur The Rise of Decorative Art and Dramatic Techniques (Chiaroscuro & Tenebrism) In previous part we have discussed the Origins of oil painting. Now, we will discuss Chiaroscuro and Tenebrism. They are two very similar techniques used in relation to the treatment of light and dark within a composition. They are … Read more

Discover the Fascinating Evolution of Oil Painting through Time – Part 4

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Reading Time: 4 minutes The 20th Century and Beyond: Modern Evolutions Breaking Boundaries: The Continued Evolution of the Medium We have discuss Baroque Period in previous part. In the mid-19th century, as painters explored new approaches and developed new movements, oil as a medium followed. In the 1872 painting “Impression, Sunrise,” for which the Impressionist movement was named, Monet … Read more

Discover the Fascinating Evolution of Oil Painting through Time – Part 1

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction In this 4-part blog series, we will discuss the evolution of oil painting. It is a medium that has a rich history, dating back to the 15th century. The origins of oil painting can be traced back to Northern Europe, where painters began experimenting with new techniques and materials. Over the years, oil painting … Read more

Unleash Your Creativity: Discover the Exciting World of Kitchen Lithography

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Kitchen lithography is a printmaking technique that involves creating prints using materials and equipment that can be found in a household kitchen. It is a low-cost and accessible way for artists to create prints without the need for a traditional printmaking studio. From Pantry to Studio: Essential Materials A smooth, non-porous surface to print on, such as … Read more

Unveiling the Remarkable History of Lithography: A Fascinating Journey from Invention to Contemporary Art

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Reading Time: 6 minutes Introduction: Understanding the Medium Lithography is a printmaking process that involves creating a design on a flat surface, typically a stone or metal plate, using a greasy substance (such as a specially prepared ink or a crayon). The surface is then chemically treated so that the ink adheres only to the areas with the design, … Read more

Printmaking Pioneers: The Evolutions and Innovations that Shaped the Medium

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Reading Time: 17 minutes Introduction Within the discipline of visual arts, Printmaking occupies a novel place as a medium of expression. Artworks are part of the traditional complex, and it is quite inevitable that any change within the tradition would have an effect on the artwork produced. Printmaking has mirrored this phenomenon, greater than another type of art. Printmaking has occupied an important status within the historical past of visual arts. It has been thought of as a lesser or trivial art form, on the one hand, its infinite qualities have allowed it to be closest to the … Read more

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