National Gallery of Art

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy on April 15, 1452. Not only was he an infamous Italian painter who created some of the world’s most well-known artwork, but he was a man of many talents. He was also a sculptor, architect, engineer, and a draftsman. He was a true genius which is the reason he is still being studied till this day. Throughout his life, he would write in a series of notebooks to document his studies. His notes show the use of mechanical principles and scientific inquiry…

the second of seven children she was taught at a young age to become well educated. Georgia developed an interest in painting and the natural world. She was taught how to paint by a local artist. After she completed high school she attended that art institute of Chicago, she was ranked at the top of her competitive classes but she developed typhoid fever which is an infectious bacterial fever which took her a year to recover from. When recovered she continued her studies in New York city.…

special piece of artwork was stolen, Rembrandt's Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee. The stolen work of art was worth $500 million dollars, making it known as the largest art theft in American History. Later on, it tells us about our main protagonist, a reporter for the Boston Herald. He tells us about some paint chips he received in1997 from people who were in charge of to control the art. He gave them to the authorities to identify them and to analyze them. The results came back saying…

After the end of World War I, Americans began to feel a distinct lack of national identity. They felt disconnected from their past and were unsure where the future was taking them. Compared to their European counterparts with their long and rich history full of art and literature, Americans felt that their country was inferior and provincial. A call to restore the American pride rose from the ranks of writers and artists, demanding the creation of a new history of the United States, one that…

not miss out on if you happen to visit the city: Mackinac Island If you want some peace and quietness in an artistic and picturesque setting, Mackinac environment is the place for you to visit. With its hiking trails, live musical performances and art shows, Mackinac environment, normally reached via ferry, is a wonderful place to bask in the sun and get some quiet. You can visit Fort Mackinac, as well as enjoy the endless…

The advantages of conservation for Art objects and heritage not only offer an opportunity to understand the history of art, it takes any country to the world map if done with rigour and skill. Anshita Arora draws a thin line between the day-to-day conservation of Art Objects and lists some commendable works that are under process the world over. Why do all of us preserve movies in a DVD format, and also in a hard disk for a back-up? Or why do we pay that extra money to the photo studio for any…

Open all year round, except for national holidays. Tours run two times a day. Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens are located close to the city center and are the place to find historic plant collections along with a large number of significant trees, some dating back the nineteenth century. Open all year round except for Christmas day and Good Friday. Admission is free of charge! Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is a superb place to find out about Tasmania's history, including…

taking the stance of his work as being technically beautiful as well as arguing that he uses photography to push our popular perceptions of sexuality and fine art. The first conflict that Robert Mapplethorpe faced was the age of photography itself. Photography has not been around for very long. In fact, it was not fully considered or recognized an art form throughout the 19th century do to it being the most mechanical (not to mention newest) of mediums. Liz Wells acknowledges this argument,…

Prevalent uses include an increasing number of commercial, residential and office properties, galleries and arts-related businesses, warehouses and large utility or infrastructure facilities. Some of the defining features are the High Line, a segment of Hudson River Park and Chelsea Piers. Neighborhoods surrounding the study area are diverse. Chelsea Market…

period of great trade wealth and flourishing art culture. (“Holland’s Golden Age”). Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn is arguably the greatest and most revered master to have lived during this period. Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijn, commonly referred to simply as Rembrandt, is a legendary artist who spent most of his lifetime painting and etching. Born in Leiden,…