The Early Renaissance in Florence was more than just a period of artistic flourishing; it was a watershed moment in the history of visual culture. The way people perceived and represented the world underwent a profound transformation, driven by a confluence of artistic innovation, philosophical inquiry, and scientific curiosity. At the heart of this revolution was a reimagining of vision, moving away from symbolic representation towards a more naturalistic and intellectually grounded approach.
The Olympic Games of ancient Greece were a grand festival that united athleticism, religion, and art into a celebration of human excellence.
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.
Discrimination, bigotry, and racial separation mark the dark chapters of human history. Manifestations of racism have often been reflected in artefacts and images that perpetuated divisions between different ethnic groups. Examining the artefacts is crucial in understanding the depth of racial divisions that existed in the past.
In recent years, artists have emerged as powerful agents of healing, empowerment, and social change, using their craft to address the generational trauma experienced by African communities. Their creative expressions challenge dominant narratives and provide spaces for dialogue and reflection.
A unique society, easy to recognise, and challenging to radiograph, the Roma community (also known as the Gypsies) is still a major social obstacle for the Western world in its desire for community development. Most Roma have faced discrimination and persecution for centuries and today the situation has slightly improved. Where does this stigma come from? Why does the Roma community not integrate with the rest of the world?Â
In the past art has been indisputably connected to a functional purpose. However, with the Industrial Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment mentality of both the aristocracy and the masses started to change and artistic creations evolved on a different path.
For many, the Silk Road and its mesmerising caravanserais is a cultural pilgrimage where people can experience diversity in a nutshell. We find out that physical limits are not important but deep inside we are all made of the same dough: flesh, bones, and emotions.
The invention of photography has forever changed the visual side of human existence by recording in its medium images of people, cultures, habits, foods, landscapes, and life aspects in all its colours and shapes.
History shifted from monarchies where kings and queens were seduced by a sweet dream of overpassing their ancestors' legacy to modern politics which addresses mythology to manipulate the beliefs and opinions of the masses. Many historical studies analyse how myths from being a positive presence in our lives switched to a political mass propaganda tool.
