From the golden age of hand-drawn cartoons to the digital revolution of modern animation, humour has served as a guiding force, shaping narratives, defining characters, and captivating audiences with its universal appeal.
Category: Arts
How Humour Shaped Modern Art
In the tumultuous aftermath of World War I, a radical artistic movement emerged that would forever change the landscape of modern art - Dadaism.
Secrets and Confessions. Enigma of the Masterpieces
The very act of creation is a confession, an intimate dialogue between the artist and the medium that births the artwork. In this expansion, we broaden our understanding to encompass the evolving nature of artistic expression and the enduring impact it has on the observer.
Pleasure & Pain, a sculptural perspective
The Baroque art movement has been a particular moment in art history, a time when artists registered significant progress in all three major art fields: painting, sculpture and architecture.
Old and New Pleasures & Pains
Cultural taboos and stigmas surrounding pleasure and pain have played a significant role in shaping the way artists approach their work. From explicit depictions of sexuality and violence to challenging mental health stigmas, artists have been reflecting the multifaceted cultural interpretations of pleasure and plain.
Pleasure & Pain, a Duet of Emotions
The interplay between pleasure and pain encapsulated within the artistic expressions often creates magnetic images that draw audiences and immerse them in strong emotional content.
Signs & Symbols in Art – ”The Raft of the Medusa” by Théodore Géricault
Let's have a closer look at an iconic creation of Théodore Géricault, a French Romantic artist from the 19th century and his masterpiece ”The Raft of the Medusa”. This is a seminal work of art that transcends its historical narrative, incorporating symbols that resonate deeply within the universal cultural and human experience.
Visual Language of Cultural Signs and Symbols
The world of signs and symbols in culture is a multifaceted journey, reflecting the values, beliefs, and identity of a society...
The Fear of the Future
Throughout history, artists have used their talents to convey their emotions, observations, and anxieties about the world around them. Their creations captured the effects of climate change on the natural world, serving as a warning and a call to action.
Visual expressions of the language of love
Art has long been a medium through which love is visually expressed. Across centuries and cultures, artists have used painting, sculpture, and other mediums to capture the essence of love.