Since the dawn of civilization, humans have developed numerous ways to successfully express emotions, convey messages, pass on knowledge, increase aesthetic appeal, entertain themselves and carry on traditions with the help of their creative abilities. One of the most clever … Continue reading Wayang: Traditional Shadow Puppet Theatre From Ancient Indonesia
Batik is a centuries-old technique of making intricate and meaningful patterns on fabrics using wax and dyes. This form of textile is found in many places around the globe, but it is a symbol of national and cultural identity in … Continue reading Tracing Origins and Decoding Cultural Values of Indonesian Batik Art
M. C. Escher, or Maurits Cornelis Escher, was a Dutch graphic artist and a printmaker whose art was not celebrated for most of his life, and the first time it was ever exhibited was in the year 1968, when he … Continue reading The Life and Works of Dutch Graphic Artist M.C. Escher
Ludwig van Beethoven wrote a set of letters directed towards a mysterious woman, whom he calls “immortal beloved” in July of 1812. This set of letters, viewed historically as one letter, was found in Beethoven’s home and is now located … Continue reading Beethoven and His Immortal Beloved: Hidden Romance in his Works
Tattoos have been a part of human culture for thousands of years and continue to be a popular form of self-expression. If you have an artistic talent and a passion for tattoos, you may be wondering how to become a … Continue reading How to Become a Tattoo Artist and the Different Types
There are countless captivating artworks worldwide and once they become famous, everybody wants to see them. But only seeing them, doesn’t necessarily make you understand them. Of course, art is subjective, and you can see whatever you want in it, … Continue reading The Story Behind some of the World’s Most Famous Artworks
Music has always connected us for many ages. In today’s times, we listen to music in order to relax. We could never have imagined music giving a new path of discovery, as in Bhutan. Bhutan: The Land of the Thunder … Continue reading The Musical Trail of Bhutan: Reliving the Past of the Eastern Himalayas
If I asked the question,” Can you name some one-hit-wonders?” most people could rattle off at least a few. After all, some incredibly famous songs come from artists with only one hit. I’m fascinated by one-hit-wonders, personally. What made that … Continue reading Interesting One-Hit-Wonders From the 1950s to the 2010s
Art is defined as “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual way. It is the producing of works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power”. This can be done in … Continue reading The Mysterious Story of the Biggest Art Heist in History