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not every artist utilized religious themes, most were interested in human emotions and ideas. All of these similarities and differences can be seen in the Dutch and Italian Baroque movements. In the Dutch republic, the public had a great demand for art and their interests were varied. This demand is largely attributed to the end of the war with Spain in 1648. For the first time, the balance of power had shifted into the hands of the bourgeois. The Dutch economy boomed and most families could…

Revisiting Cultural Tourism Prospects of Kuchipudi Classical Dance and Kalamkari Fabric Art Work of Krishna District Contribution of Tourism in Indian Economy: The World Tourism Organisation defines tourists as people who “travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes not related to the exercises of an activity remunerated from within the place visited”. Tourism can be understood as a travel for…

Things You Should Know About Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour The Phillip Island, one Australia's greatest attractions. An island visited by over 3.5 million people every year. Last year, the number of visitors set a record. Why do this much people visit this island? Well, this island is a place for several activities such as adventure boat rides, penguin watch, and much more. So, you can save money on your next trip. We explain the Philip Island Penguin Parade Tour in this article. Also, we…

released (Smithsonian and Art Story). Frida Kahlo was born “Madalena Carmen Frida y Calderon” on July 6, 1907 in Coyoacan, Mexico. Her mother was a devout Catholic named “Matilde Calderon y Gonzalez” and her father was a painter from Germany named “Guillermo Kahlo”. Frida had 5 sisters and a brother who died as an infant. As a child, Kahlo was raised in the same house that she…

budgets; the arts and music programs tend to be the first casualties in school districts already struggling to meet other demands of the academic curriculum. Guoping Zhao says that, “In education, art has often been perceived as entertainment and decoration and is the first subject to go when there are budget cuts or test score pressures.” It seems once these cuts are made; it is very rare for these arts programs to be restored. Many educators are saying that it may be years before these arts…

"The Feast of the Gods" is a master work of art created by an artist named Giovanni Bellini. This piece of art is an oil painting created during the Italian Renaissance in 1514 in Italy. The painting can now be found at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. This painting used multiple elements of art, principle of designs, and has a historical meaning behind it. The Feast of the Gods is an oil painting. During the time of the creation of this painting pigments available to artist were…

continued his education to Yale and studied for a Master of Fine Arts at the Art and Architecture School there. Yale helped change his focus to photorealism. In the late 1960’s Close’s photo realism were ingrained in New York city. In 1969 one of his most known art pieces was shown, this was his portrait of composer Philip Glass. By the time the 1970’s rolled around his artwork could be found in some of the world’s finest galleries. He was also considered one of America’s best contemporary…

The talents of Maya Lin in the field of visual arts and the built environment know no boundaries. Early on in her career, she was already able to break down the stereotypes of how architectural public spaces should be. To date, Maya Lin continues to explore different aspects of visual representation through design, architecture, sculpture, crafts and design philosophy. Maya Lin was born on October 5, 1959, in Athens, Ohio to Chinese migrant parents. Artistry, creative and deep thinking runs in…

Art that consist of pieces of burning the Bible, nudity, and racial slander exemplifies offensive art that exist in the world. Art often depicts many emotions and provides enjoyment to numerous people, but often art can cause conversation that is either appropriate or derogatory. First, what are some examples of offensive art? Artwork has grown into many different realms and genres; many examples exist on city streets, television, and museums. Next, what reasons cause art to be censored? Pieces…

museums invested in security for protecting the artwork. Other ways to reduce the sale of stolen artwork is to increase the penalty for committing art theft and invest law enforcement agencies to raise their effectiveness in solving art crimes and cracking down harder on black market exchanges. https://economiststalkart.org/2016/05/31/why-are-there-so-many-art-thefts-and-what-can-be-done-about-them/ 6. Please discuss stolen artworks that are not mentioned in your textbook and cite the source…