10+ Famosos artistas de la acuarela con un legado extraordinario

La pintura con acuarela es una de las formas mas accesibles de arte. El Renacimiento puso la pintura de acuarela bajo los reflectores. Este medio trascendio los manuscritos decorativos y llego a las obras de artistas como Alberto Durero. Sin embargo, a finales del siglo XIX, las acuarelas vivieron un gran momento. Su famoso libro,The Birds of America(1827-1839), identifico 25 nuevas especies. Con el comenzo una tradicion artistica que aun vive en la actualidad: guias de campo ilustradas con acuarelas....

January 22, 2020 · 2 min · 270 words · Andrea Terry

Artista noruego esculpe “esponjosas” almohadas a partir de bloques de mármol

Normalmente suelo tallar figuras y rostros, pero de vez en cuando esculpo almohadas de marmol. La serie, tituladaDown, es verdaderamente fascinante. Aunque modestas en apariencia, Fageras ve sus almohadas como un hermoso simbolo de vida. Fageras trabaja en sus estudios tanto en Oslo como en el norte de Italia. Si quiere ver mas esculturas de marmol de la serieDown, asegurate de seguirlo enInstagram. El artista noruego Hakon Anton Fageras esculpe esponjosas almohadas a partir de bloques de marmol blanco....

January 22, 2020 · 1 min · 79 words · Jennifer Vargas

Miniaturist Perfectly Recreates Historical Interiors at a Staggering 1:12 Scale

On his popularInstagram account, artistChris Toledoshares ornate interiors and bathroom remodels. All of Toledos interiors are miniaturized at a 1:12 scale. Toledos inspiration for his small sculptures came from his love of art and history. They also serve as another way for Toledo to immortalize historical architecture. Many of my pieces start off as simple sketches. I draw out several different floor plans to determine what will have the right flow and overall look....

January 22, 2020 · 1 min · 131 words · Katherine Garcia

Norwegian Artist Sculpts “Plush” White Pillows From Blocks of Marble

Contemporary artistHakon Anton Fagerasrecalls such classical mastery in his marble sculptures of pillows. The common denominator of most of my art is fragility and vulnerability, the artist tells My Modern Met. I usually carve figures and faces, but once in a while, I carve marble pillows. The ongoing series, entitledDown, is immediately charming to look at. Although these feathery sculptures have an unassuming appearance, Fageras sees these pillows as a beautiful symbol of life....

January 22, 2020 · 1 min · 127 words · Keith Bowers

7 Datos fascinantes sobre el Ángel de la Independencia

Si quieres saber mas acerca del Angel de la Independencia, estas en el lugar correcto. No es un angel. En realidad se trata denike, la diosa alada de la victoria en la mitologia griega. Fotos de stockdeAberu.Go/Shutterstock Como era de esperarse, la estatua de bronce esta llena de simbolismo. Fue construido para conmemorar el centenario de la Independencia mexicana. Inauguracion del Monumento a la Independencia en 1910. Inauguración del Monumento a la Independencia en 1910....

January 21, 2020 · 1 min · 185 words · Elizabeth Carr

Este artista crea ilustraciones a lápiz que parecen estar iluminadas por luces fluorescentes

Sus dibujos realistasque van de retratos a animalesson creados utilizando portaminas y boligrafos. Sin embargo, Bernal recientemente comenzo a agregar efectos nuevos a sus ilustraciones, y los resultados son espectaculares. Despues de completar el boceto a lapiz, Bernal utiliza la aplicacionMedibang Paintpara anadir iluminacion artificial a sus dibujos. Este brillo digital imita una fuente de luz fluorescente desconocida. Bernal coloca de forma inteligente el resplandor y el color. Estas opciones creativas parecen dar un toque extra de magia a los ya fantasticos retratos de Bernal....

January 21, 2020 · 1 min · 152 words · Tracy Hughes

Meet Messi, a Gentle Rescued Puma Who Acts Like a Cross Between a Cat and Dog

At the zoo, Messi suffered health problems at just three months old. They had planned to euthanize him. It was love at first sight when Aleksandr and Mariya first saw Messi at the zoo. Once there, they began to nurse Messi back to health. He was weak and demanded a lot of attention, but ultimately overcame his ailments. Now full-grown, Messi is smaller than the average puma at two-thirds the size....

January 21, 2020 · 1 min · 158 words · Catherine Smith

Un equipo de expertas restaura una increíble ‘Última Cena’ del siglo XVI pintada por una monja

Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion. Este artículo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comisión. Por favor lee nuestradivulgación de afiliadospara mayor información. Desafortunadamente, las mujeres en el arte no han sido reconocidas a lo largo de la historia. La organizacion celebra a estas artistas desconocidas delRenacimientoa traves de su extensabase de datosy sus publicaciones en linea....

January 21, 2020 · 2 min · 246 words · Jeffrey Jackson

Van Gogh Self-Portrait Thought to Be a Fake for Decades Is Now Confirmed as Real

Photo: The National Museum / Anne Hansteen Vincentvan Goghis known for both his extreme talent and tumultuous history. Aside from famous works likeStarry Nightand hisSunflowersseries, he is also known for the 35 self-portraits he created. According to those experts,Self-Portrait (1889)is most certainly by Van Gogh. Photo: The National Museum / Anne Hansteen A conservator from Norway’s National Museum examining the painting prior to a loan. In July of that year, he’d been admitted to an asylum after he tried to swallow paint....

January 21, 2020 · 1 min · 147 words · Jasmine Jones

16th-Century Nun’s Incredible ‘Last Supper’ Is Restored by an All-Female Team of Experts

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. kindly readour disclosurefor more info. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please readour disclosurefor more info. Unfortunately, when it comes to art, women often aren’t recognized in history. But in Florence, there’s a group working to confirm that women get the acknowledgement they deserve....

January 20, 2020 · 2 min · 320 words · Rebecca Vega

Artist Creates Pencil Drawings That Look Like They’re Lit With Fluorescent Lights

ArtistEnrique Bernal(AKA Kike) has found a way to make his pencil sketches glow with life. His realistic drawingswhich range from portraits to animalsare made using mechanical pencils and pens. Recently, however, Bernal has added extra effects to his illustrations with stunning results. After completing the pencil sketch, Bernal uses the artist appMedibang Paintto add artificial lighting to his drawings. This digital glow imitates an unknown fluorescent light source. Bernal makes clever use of the placement of the glare, as well as the color....

January 20, 2020 · 1 min · 192 words · Mrs. Tammy Sanchez

Immersive Installation Chronicles Humanity’s Past and Present While Challenging Us to Think of the Future

Along its surface were symbols of these momentous events carved out of bamboo. Fittingly,Memory Palacewas inspired by Devlins past. The windows of individual buildings would illuminate to locate stories told in voiceover. Photo: Peter Mallet Ultimately, Devlin is the editor of the events included in her installation. Related Articles: Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet Photo: Peter Mallet...

January 20, 2020 · 1 min · 73 words · Jesse Cook

La nueva tienda de IKEA en Viena tiene siete pisos, una azotea verde y cero espacio de estacionamiento

La nueva tienda de IKEA en Austria revolucionara el paisaje urbano de Viena. Ademas de tener una fachada ecologica y una terraza en la azotea, la tienda no tiene estacionamiento. IKEA Westbahnhof ofrecera todos los productos por los que esta cadena es conocida alrededor del mundo. Esta nueva forma de comprar busca brindar comodidad y hacer que todo sea mas practico. El diseno poco convencional del edificio fue una colaboracion entrequerkraft architekteny los arquitectos de IKEA....

January 20, 2020 · 1 min · 176 words · Samantha Rush