Leewardists’ Webcomics Reveal the Differences Between Architects and Everyone Else

If youre a designer, you might argue that you see the world differently compared to untrained eyes. Even the comics character design shows visual differences. Webcomic collective Leewardists create hilarious drawings that illustrate how an architect experiences everyday life.

August 27, 2018 · 1 min · 39 words · James Anderson

Picasso’s Incredible Childhood Paintings Reveal a Different Side of the Modern Artist

Picasso was born in 1881 to an artistic set of parents. Specifically, hispencil studiesfrom 1890 through 1892 highlight his advanced understanding of classical art fundamentals, including human anatomy. Specifically, he enjoyed painting portraits of his loved ones and scenes inspired by his Catholic faith. “Self-Portrait,” 1896 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain) See more of Picasso’s awe-inspiring early work below. Explore the entireevolution of Picasso’s painting style. “The Picador,” 1890 (Photo:Wiki ArtPublic Domain)...

August 27, 2018 · 1 min · 133 words · Laura Odonnell

Paul Gauguin: la controvertida vida y obra del famoso pintor postimpresionista

Al igual que sus companeros postimpresionistas, Gauguin estaba interesado en explorar la mente del artista. Primeros anos Paul Gauguin nacio en Paris, Francia, en 1848. Rodeado de ceramica precolombina y hermosos paisajes, fue aqui donde desarrollo su afinidad tanto por elartecomo por losviajes. “Autorretrato con retrato de Bernard, ‘Les Misérables',” 1888 (Foto:Google Arts & CulturevíaWikimedia Commons, dominio público) Lima, Peru a inicios del siglo XIX. Aunque expuso con los impresionistas, ya no le interesaba su estilo....

August 26, 2018 · 2 min · 325 words · Jennifer Warner

The Controversial Life and Art of Post-Impressionist Painter Paul Gauguin

Together withVincent Van GoghandPaul Cezanne, theFrench painterpioneeredPost-Impressionism, a movement that emerged in the 1890s. Like his fellow Post-Impressionists, Gauguin was interested in exploring the mind of the artist. Early Life Paul Gauguin was born in Paris, France, in 1848. “Self-portrait with portrait of Bernard, ‘Les Misérables,'” 1888 (Photo:Google Arts & CultureviaWikimedia CommonsPublic Domain) Surrounded by Pre-Columbian pottery and beautiful scenery, it is here that he developed his affinity for bothartandtravel....

August 26, 2018 · 2 min · 358 words · Kimberly Harvey

French Artist’s Comical Illustrations Offer an Honest Look at Motherhood

This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. like 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. Illustrators often draw inspiration from their own lives. Fromoverheard conversationstointimate moments, many real-life encounters unexpectedly double as artistic muses. In each colorful drawing, Jomard offers an honest glimpse into life as a young mom....

August 24, 2018 · 2 min · 236 words · Douglas Martinez II

This 4,000-Year-Old Tablet Could Be the World’s Oldest Customer Service Complaint

You left then but you did not do what you promised me. What do you take me for, that you treat somebody like me with such contempt? Is there anyone among the merchants who trade with Telmun who has treated me in this way? ©Trustees of the British Museumunder CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 You alone treat my messenger with contempt! On account of that one (trifling) mina of silver which I owe(?...

August 21, 2018 · 1 min · 96 words · Bryan Robles

8 Datos interesantes sobre Frida Kahlo que seguro te sorprenderán

Kahlo fotografiada por su padre, Guillermo Kahlo, en 1926. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons[dominio publico])Este articulo puede contener links de afiliados. Si realizas una compra, My Modern Met puede obtener una comision. Kahlo fotografiada por su padre, Guillermo Kahlo, en 1926. (Foto:Wikimedia Commons[dominio público])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. Por favor lee nuestradivulgacion de afiliadospara mayor informacion....

August 14, 2018 · 2 min · 364 words · Gregory Clements

¿Qué es un fresco? Explora la antigua técnica de pintar sobre yeso

Por ello, los muralistas aprovechan esta durabilidad al maximo. Que es un fresco? Para pintar unbuon(buen o verdadero) fresco, el artista debe pinta directamente sobre yeso recien mezclado. Detalle del techo de la Capilla Sixtina (Foto: víaWikimedia Commons ,dominio público) Por el contrario, el frescosecco(seco) emplea yeso seco como lienzo. Unmezzo(medio) fresco esta pintado sobreintonacocasi seco. Durante el Renacimiento, este tipo de fresco se volvio ampliamente utilizado, y finalmente supero en popularidad albuonfresco....

August 14, 2018 · 2 min · 227 words · Paul Cook

Leonardo Da Vinci’s To-Do List Proves He’s a True Renaissance Man

Portrait of Leonardo by Francesco Melzi. [Public domain],via Wikimedia Commons Many of us are list makers. Just look at thebullet journal trend. “Portrait of Leonardo” by Francesco Melzi. [Public domain],via Wikimedia Commons But there’s one man that takes list making to another levelLeonardo Da Vinci. So what would a to-do list look like for Da Vinci? Much of the list is dedicated to mathematics and measurements, which surely translate into his artwork....

August 7, 2018 · 1 min · 109 words · Stephen Peters

Japanese Archaeologists Dig Up Jar Filled With Over 200,000 Bronze Coins

They discovered a jar filled with coins belonging to a medieval samurai. Over the course of the 15th century, civil war broke out as theMuromachi shogunatewas under attack. The second half of the 15th century saw different families jockeying for position and powerleading to increased violence. Photo: Saitama Cultural Deposits Research Corp. With that picture clear, it makes sense that a powerful samurai would want to keep his money hidden....

August 6, 2018 · 1 min · 98 words · Mike Beard

The Significance of Leonardo da Vinci’s Famous “Vitruvian Man” Drawing

Leonardo da Vinci, The Vitruvian Man (ca. TheVitruvianMan, a late 15th-century drawing, is a prime example of such work. What is theVitruvian Man? Leonardo da Vinci, “The Vitruvian Man” (ca. 1492) (Photo:LucnixviaWikimedia Commons, Public domain) Leonardo’s own interest in anatomy began early in his career while he was still an apprentice. He is still considered one of the most important anatomists of the time. Leonardo dissected over 30 corpses to study human anatomy in detail....

August 3, 2018 · 2 min · 232 words · Victor Rogers

The Significance of Manet’s Large-Scale Masterpiece ‘The Luncheon on The Grass’

Working in a unique style, Manet bridged the gap between two major art movements:RealismandImpressionism. Who is Edouard Manet? Edouard Manet, Self-Portrait with Palette (ca. Édouard Manet “The Luncheon on the Grass” (1863) (Photo:Google Art ProjectPublic Domain) Because of his radical selection of subject matter, Manet considered himself a Realist for most of his career. Though a seemingly mundane scene, it features one particularly peculiar detail: one of the women is nude....

July 29, 2018 · 1 min · 187 words · Kevin Jones

Photographer Captures the Fairytale-Like Horses Who Roam Iceland’s Epic Landscape

PhotographerDrew Doggettis known for traveling the world, capturing extraordinary landscapes, people, and cultures. During his time in Iceland, Doggett stayed on a farm with hundreds of horses. He was initially drawn to the enchanted landscape by tales of folklore. While Doggett usually shoots in black and white, he decided to use color for this series. The light created brilliant hues that added a sublime texture to the entire series, he explains....

July 26, 2018 · 1 min · 133 words · Crystal Vazquez