“El Greco”: Conoce la historia del artista radical del Renacimiento español

El Greco, Retrato de hombre (Supuesto autorretrato), c. 1595-1600. Primeros anos El Greco, Transito de Maria, antes de 1567. Trabajo en Espana El Greco, Asuncion de la Virgen, 1577-79. El Greco, “Retrato de hombre (Supuesto autorretrato)”, c. 1595-1600. (Foto:Museo Metropolitano de ArtevíaWikimedia Commons[Dominio público]) En consecuencia, su estilo expresivo y dramatico se destaca de sus contemporaneos por serunico. Por esta razon, muchos historiadores dudan en asociarlo con una sola escuela....

January 17, 2020 · 1 min · 178 words · Robin Berry

Descarga gratis más de 100,000 obras de arte de 14 museos de París

ClaudeMonet(1840-1926). Puesta de sol en Lavacourt. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Petit Palais. ClaudeMonet(1840-1926). “Puesta de sol en Lavacourt”. Óleo sobre lienzo. 1880. Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Petit Palais. El inicio de una nueva decada tambien significa que una nueva ola de trabajos ha entrado aldominio publico. Si amas el trabajo de Rembrandt, Cezanne o Monet, esto seguro te interesa. Las obras de estos grandes pintores estan entre las piezas que ahora estan disponibles en este portal....

January 16, 2020 · 2 min · 355 words · Alfred White

Meet Theo van Gogh: Vincent’s Younger Brother and One of History’s Most Important Art Dealers

From 1872 until Vincent’s death 18 years later, the brothers wrote hundreds of letters to each other. I won’t hear of it. The condition I want you to arrive at is that you should not have any worries. Photo:Wikimedia Commons(Public Domain) Prior to Theo’s promotion and Vincent’s painterly pursuits, the brothers shared a strong bond. Im glad that were both working for the same firm now, Theo wrote in 1873....

January 16, 2020 · 2 min · 239 words · Jasmine Price

This Giant “Corpse” Flower Found in Indonesia Is the World’s Largest Bloom

Measuring in at nearly 44 inches in diameter, this giantRafflesia tuan-mudaeis the largest bloom ever recorded. Also known as acorpse flower, itis one of 28 species in theRafflesiagenus. Its nickname comes from the incredible stench the plant gives off as it blooms. Photo:West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Center Found throughout Southeast Asia,Rafflesiaare most common to Borneo and Sumatra. In fact, the record-breakingRafflesiawas recorded in the Maninjau Natural Reserve in West Sumatra....

January 16, 2020 · 2 min · 292 words · Laura Martinez

Tiny People Swim, Surf, and Ski Within Each Brushstroke of This Artist’s Paintings

Sometimes the grandeur of nature can make us feel really small. That exact feeling seems to resonate in the colorfully whimsical, mixed-media paintings of Iranian artistGolsa Golchini. Things we do, objects we use, emotions we feel. These actions depicted in my artworks are very simple like the cardboard they are drawn on. Although the artworks are simple, Golchini elaborates, they are usually expressing challenging situations. Golchini’s paintings are available for purchase online via her shop onReturn of Art....

January 16, 2020 · 1 min · 91 words · Jonathan Williams

14 Paris Museums Place 100,000 Works of Art Online for Free Download

ClaudeMonet(1840-1926). Setting sun in Lavacourt. Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Petit Palais. ClaudeMonet(1840-1926). “Setting sun in Lavacourt”. Oil on canvas. 1880. Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, Petit Palais. The start of a new decade has also brought a new wave of art entering thepublic domain. So if you are a lover of Rembrandt, Cezanne, or Monet, get ready to start searching. These great painters are among the artists whose work is available through the portal....

January 15, 2020 · 2 min · 344 words · Jasmine Bryant

Artista crea increíbles esculturas con texturas que imitan la vida marina

La artistaLisa Stevenscrea hermosas esculturas de ceramica que imitan los patrones organicos de la naturaleza. Sus piezas decorativas se componen de docenas de pequenas marcas y hendiduras que produce sin usar sellos. En cambio, Stevens usa una variedad de herramientas pequenas para esculpir las texturas de sus creaciones. Algunos de sus cuencos estan pintados con engobe o esmalte, mientras que otras piezas se quedan en blanco. Las esculturas de ceramica de Stevens estan disponibles a traves de su tienda deEtsy....

January 15, 2020 · 1 min · 140 words · Tyrone Kelley

Esta artista japonesa transforma piedras comunes en animales realistas

Ocasionalmente, Akie tambien publica fotos del antes y despues de su arte con piedras. Vistas juntas, el trabajo de Akie es aun mas impresionante. Estas fotos de antes y despues de las piedras capturan lo increible de sus transformaciones.

January 15, 2020 · 1 min · 39 words · Kristin Pruitt

Esta hermosa casa de campo en Albania tiene toda una esquina de cristal

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. Disenada porPlis Atelier, la casa de campo juega con diferentes texturas naturales. En el interior, la adicion de madera da a la habitacion de huespedes una sensacion de calidez....

January 15, 2020 · 1 min · 153 words · Robert Castillo

Japanese Artist Transforms Ordinary Rocks Into Highly Realistic Animals

Japanese artistAkie Nakata, who simply goes by Akie, has a unique way of looking at the world. While many would simply pass over a rock or a stone, Akie is able to see their potential. For the past nine years, she’s taken ordinary stones and transformed them into something magical using paint. Under her watchful eye, these rocks become highly realistic animals that fit into the palm of your hand....

January 15, 2020 · 1 min · 185 words · Kenneth Hudson

Viral Posts Claim Wombats Are Shepherding Animals to Their Burrows During Australian Bushfires

Unfortunately, not all of the good news you read is true. A series of viral social media posts about wombats is a prime example of this. One reason that the shepherding idea is probably false is due to the wombats' vision. Stock Photosfrom Marco Tomasini/Shutterstock But, they are still capable of extraordinary behavior. But he didn’t shepherdhe just waited, looking around to see if I followed, sheexplained to IFLScience. Another reason the tweets are probably inaccurate is that wombat burrows are no secret to other creatures....

January 15, 2020 · 1 min · 170 words · Duane Owens

Artist Creates Amazing Sculptures With Hand-Made Textures Imitating Aquatic Life

ArtistLisa Stevenscreates stunning ceramic sculptures that imitate organic motifs found in nature. Instead, Stevens uses a variety of small tools to achieve the crisp structure of her creations. Based in Bristol, Stevens worked as a sculptor forAardman Animationsbefore beginning her ceramic art practice. Additionally, Stevens often uses high-fired porcelain claymaking the elaborate sculptures slightly translucent when held up to the light. Particularly how small differences in each of our behaviors can add up to make a big difference....

January 14, 2020 · 1 min · 137 words · Kimberly Ramos

Biblioteca Vasconcelos: un templo de la literatura en el corazón de la Ciudad de México

Foto:Fotos de stockporR.M. En el habitan168 especies de plantas, como fresnos, encinos, ahuehuetes, y palmas. Ir a buscar un libro nunca ha sido tan emocionante. Foto:Fotos de stockporR.M. Nunes/Shutterstock [Es] uno de los interiores mas estimulantes del siglo. Por si fuera poco, en su exterior puedes encontrar una libreria. En 2017 recibio a1,836,574 visitantes, y se estima que diariamente recibe entre 6 mil y 9 mil personas. Foto:Fotos de stockporJoshua Davenport/Shutterstock...

January 14, 2020 · 1 min · 83 words · Eric Reyes