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  • Vincent Van Gogh - Biography Of A Tormented Dutch Artist  By : Bianca Tavares
    The whole of the painted works of Vincent Van Gogh - over 800 canvases - were produced in the very short time span of only 8 years. Indeed his total output of over 2000 drawings and paintings originate from the years 1880-1890. Alongside this runs his published correspondence of 800 letters, mainly to his brother Theo, and it is through his letters that we learn much about the tormented spirit of the eccentric genius who was Vincent Van Gogh. They reveal how, having been unable to enter the ministry of the church, he gradually became taken over by his work, in search of the ultimate 'truth' and feeling "the positive consciousness of the fact that art is something greater and higher than our own adroitness or accomplishments or knowledge".
  • The Pet Shop Boys and The Dream Of The Decade  By : Edward Victor
    The nostalgia for the 1980s continues in the UK as more TV programmes and books come out that either hark back to that turbulent time or chart their attenuation. Two cultural releases look set to endure, in particular: a novel and what at first seems a pop record.
  • The Outrageous Life of Benvenuto Cellini in His Own Words  By : Brenda Harness
    Few men have lived life as full as late Italian Renaissance mannerist artist, Benvenuto Cellini. Born in 1500, Cellini would be thrilled that we still talk about his life five hundred years after his birth. And no one tells a story better than Cellini.
  • The Greatest Renaissance Painter and Engraver of All Time  By : Evelyn Whitaker
    When Albrecht Durer died in 1528 he left some 80 paintings, over 100 etchings, about 200 wood carvings and 800 drawings behind as his cultural legacy. His artwork has deep stories and hidden inner meanings of which many have only been theorized on. Below are some of his works and the theories on the meaning behind them.
  • The Connection between Life and Chess symbolized by artist Justin Michael Jenkins  By : Oge Retla
    Fascinated by the contradictions within the game such as the complexity and simplicity, artist Justin Michael Jenkins explores the many dynamic possibilities and underlying laws that govern the game as well as the games microcosmic foundation for the universe. These surreal works bring the game to life in many unique and bold ways.
  • Simonetta Vespucci: The Face That Launched A Thousand Prints  By : Brenda Harness
    Described by Botticelli as "the unparalleled one," the face of Italian Renaissance beauty Simonetta Vespucci is known to people all over the world as the face of Venus, and she's almost as famous as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
  • Rock And Roll History For Drummers From 1950 To Todays Rock Scene  By : Eric Starr
    Rock 'n' roll history and the evolvement of drum machines, this article unveals the transition Rock 'n' roll has overcome and the developement of the industry and the drummers along with the impact the transition has made on todays music scene.
  • Remembering Legends: Late Great 90s R&B Artists  By : Martin Fister
    90s R&B music brought out many incredibly talented musicians, some which lost steam after one album, while others continued on to grace listeners with album after album. Unfortunately, many careers ended short, not because of conflicts or financial difficulties, but because death took these talented men and women before their time. This article serves as a testimony to all the great 90s R&B artists whose memory will not be forgotten. Please take a moment and remember these late great musicians.
  • Rembrandt's Religious Art  By : Jessie Corbett
    The period of Rembrandt’s religious art reveals a great deal about the artist and illustrates what inspired him.
  • Rembrandt Impasto: A Master in the Shadows  By : Jessie Corbett
    Discusses Rembrandt prints, including Rembrandt Impasto and Rembrandt Baroque methods.
  • Pink Floyd Was Instrumental In The Development Of Rock-n-Roll  By : Braden Aalders
    One of the greatest bands in the history of modern music is Pink Floyd. Their unique sound and approach to music making has made them a living legend and has permanently marked their members as some of the most ingenious instrumentalists of all time.
  • Medieval Beauty: The Tapestries of William Morris  By : Joan Davis
    Explores the Medieval inspiration behind William Morris tapestries.
  • Liberace: the King of Pianos  By :
    By far the most famous, and infamous, piano player that ever lived was the flamboyant Liberace. This King of Pianos came from a humble background to be behind a tremendous wealth and fortune. From this youth to his old age, Liberace kept an air of grace, exuberance, and sophistication about him wherever he went.
  • Leonardo da Vinci - A Biography of the Renaissance Man  By : Bianca Tavares
    Leonardo Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy. It is uncertain that Vinci, just west of Florence, was the actual birthplace and it is often debated that perhaps he was born in a farmhouse in Anchiano. Nevertheless, Vinci claims the prestigious title of the birthplace of Leonardo Da Vinci.
  • Lawrence Alma-Tadema – Biography Of An Artist In The Antique Style  By : Bianca Tavares
    Born Lourens Tadema (Alma being his middle name) in Dronryp, Friesland, to Pieter Tadema, a notary, and his second wife Hinke Brouwer - from an early age Alma-Tadema showed artistic ability and the beginnings of his highly methodical and exacting nature as demonstrated in his subsequent paintings. He only adopted the now familiar form of his name after moving to London in 1870.
  • In Search of Monet  By : Arty Ted
    My wife decided that we would take advantage of the bank holiday by getting away from running http://www.artforums.co.uk and having a long weekend in Paris.
  • Fur Elise: Beethoven's Myster  By : Duane Shinn
    In the 21st century, the music and notes to Beethoven's Fur Elise are the object of millions of Internet searches and downloads every day. The fact that the music is so freely available for download, along with the piece continued popularity in the Internet age, is testament to the great emotional power and musical depth of Beethoven"s work.
  • For That Knee Alone  By : Brenda Harness
    There was an unspoken compeitition between Italian Renaissance giants Michelangelo and Raphael, and this is a story about how each artist paid homage to the other in a subtle way.
  • ENIGMA da VINCI by DEMIAN KNIEWALD  By : Emil Sinclair
    Demian Kniewald’s Enigma da Vinci is an incredible collection of oils on canvas which can be found displayed on his official website www.demiankniewald.com.
  • Edgar Degas - Biography Of The French Artist Renowned For His Figure Painting  By : Bianca Tavares
    The career of Edgar Degas was a long one - about 60 years out of his total 83. And his style, unlike that of most famous artists who worked into their old age, never ceased developing, always seeking out new means of expression and technique.
  • Classic Rock Performers Who Have Had A Lasting Influence On Music  By : Braden Aalders
    Classic rock is a fundamental part of American history. Many of today's leading bands can trace their styles back to the influence of certain musicians. While every song made available to the world has had an impact on the music industry, there are certain performers who will eternally stand at the forefront of music.
  • Celebrating Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn's 400th Birthday in 2006  By : David De Groot
    The Year 2006 marks the 400th birthday of the brilliant artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Born on July 15, 2006 in Leiden of the Netherlands, Rembrandt became the greatest painter of the Dutch Golden Age. He had an amazing gift of capturing light and dark in paint, and was a true Dutch master.
  • Andy Warhol - A Very Popular Commercial Illustrator  By : James Hunt
    Who is Andy Warhol? That name may be very familiar to you. Many of us know who he is but even those that don’t know exactly what he did, they do know the name. Andy Warhol was a very popular commercial illustrator. He was an artist that has become a household name for many.
  • Adolphe William Bouguereau - Biography of the French Realist Painter  By : Bianca Tavares
    The career of Adolphe William Bouguereau, unlike that of his contemporaries, the then avant-garde Impressionists, was one of ever-increasing success without major setback. He was born on the west coast of France into a family of wine merchants and was given a classical education by his uncle Eugene, a curate, who tutored him in bible study, Latin and Greek, with particularly classical mythology. He also arranged for him to take drawing lessons and after only 2 years of part-time study, he won first prize in the figure-painting class at the Bordeaux Ecole des Beaux-Arts.
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