Thierry Bisch, contemporary artist of the animal cause
A priori, nothing predisposed Thierry Bisch to a career of artist, if it is not a great grandfather painter, Louis Janmot. Born in 1953 in Strasbourg in a family of industrialists, the painter known worldwide for his animal portraits discovers the work of his...
The Abduction of the Daughters of Leucippus by Paul Rubens
Painted by Peter Paul Rubens around 1617, the painting The Abduction of the Daughters of Leucippus represents a scene from Greek mythology. It is now on display at the Alte Pinakothek in Munich. A sensual register at the center of Greek mythology In 1617, the artist...
The little story of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
The Sunflowers are a series of paintings by the Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent Willem van Gogh, who lived from March 30, 1853 to July 29, 1890. This series, which consists of seven paintings in total, was painted by the Dutch master between 1888 and 1889....
The 3 best self-portraits of Van Gogh and where to admire them
The Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh, celebrated for his memorable landscapes of his native country, was a rather tragic figure who suffered from anxiety and depression throughout his life. Indeed, this painting genius who committed suicide at the age of 37, was...
Impression, sunrise by Claude Monet: symbol of the impressionist movement
Impressionism is considered the first revolutionary art movement that echoed the abstract thinking that emerged years later. Considered the catalyst for modern art, it has played a central role in art history, its influence evident in a range of artistic practices....
The girl with a pearl by Johannes Vermeer
Young Girl with a Pearl, an oil painting on canvas (1665), is one of the best known works by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It depicts an imaginary young woman in an exotic dress and a very large pearl earring. The work is kept in the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague....
Lu Yang, a multimedia look into the future
Contemporary Chinese art reflects China's recent history, its historical development and its social and cultural context. Indeed, many cultural and artistic movements have developed, each pursuing its own objectives, dealing with the past and taking into account the...
Ai Wei Wei, almost politician, fully committed artist
In the panorama of oriental contemporary art, the contribution of Chinese artists is truly remarkable. There are many names of eminent personalities, who have produced magnificent works. Ai Wei Wei unquestionably belongs to this kind of artist, both fascinating and...
The different properties of an oil paint by Jean-Baptiste Gouraud
Jean-Baptiste Gouraud gives us his expert opinion on the different properties of oil paint. During the first oil painting classes in art schools, students are often initiated into a particular drawing technique: painting the same still life, over and over again, for...
Jean-Baptiste Gouraud talks about the tools needed for oil painting.
According to Jean-Baptiste Gouraud the essential tools to make oil painting. As a general rule, any artist who starts working in oil painting will have to gather a selection of brushes, rags, a palette, painting supports, a primer, turpentine, a medium and a few tubes...