Paintings by such artists as matisse, edward hpper, and geogria o'keefe introduce the variety of subjects, colors and style that can be found in art.'
SRIHADI SOEDARSONO 70 Year Journey of Roso Srihadi Seodarsono (Born Solo, 4 December 1931) is not only an important figure in the development of Indonesia's modern art history, but also made significant contributions to the independence struggle for the Republic of Indonesia, and pioneered tertiary art education in Indonesia. Known as a prominent painter in Indonesia, Srihadi's private co…
Pita Maha: gerakan Sosial Seni Lukis Bali 1930-an diangkat dari disertasi Wayan Kun Adnyana di ISI Yogyakarta. Penulis tidak hanya berfokus apda sejarah Pita Maha, melainkan juga sejarah seni lukis Bali sebelum lahirnya gerakan sosial seni ini. Pita Maha sendiri, seperti diketahui, bukan semata-mata komunitas pelukis biasa. Kelompok ini dalam perkembangannya telah menjadi semacam gerakan yang m…
Would you love to take your art in a new direction? In Abstract Art Painting, you will enter a realm of tactile, intuitive excitement, combining pastel and acrylic to achieve results as unique as you are. You'll learn how to explore the use of color theory in abstraction and to use underpainting to bring structure and depth to your art. In addition you'll begin to understand how to work in a…
The great Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1526/31-1569) was an astoundingly inventive painter and draftsman, who made his art historical mark with beautiful, evocative landscapes as well as religious subjects, both notable for their vernacular language and attention to everyday, contemporary life. Immersing himself in rural or small-town communities, Bruegel is particularly nota…
As cryptic as they are compelling, the masterpieces of Hieronymus Bosch (1450–1516) remain some of the most enduring enigmas of the art world. Their intricate, allegorical, and often startling content has captivated not only art historians, but also fashion designers, rock stars, writers, and punk rockers, as well as countless modern and contemporary artist successors. Although rooted in t…
Diego Rivera (1886–1957) is a loud presence on the art historical stage. With devout political principles and a turbulent romantic history, he was at once husband and paladin of Frida Kahlo, advocate and adversary of Stalin’s Soviet Union, and liberator and traitor of Leon Trotsky. Vibrant, graphic, and often monumental, Rivera’s paintings carry the same live political and passionate c…
In Acrylic 1, Ken Goldman offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of acrylic painting! Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Ken covers a range of popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and techniques, all clearly explained and illustrated. You will learn how to create excitemen…