In the mid-19th century, artists turned to nature to find examples of authentic beauty, away from the rigid styles of the past. They directly observed...
Before the Renaissance, representing a 3D space realistically was more about artistic intuition than about precise techniques. But in the 15th century, artists like Brunelleschi...
Pop Art radically transformed contemporary art by clearly rejecting the abstract art that had dominated for decades and abandoning traditional serious or emotional themes. It...
Bronze has a warm natural patina that beautifully captures light, giving a unique depth to the sculptures. Over time, this patina evolves, gaining nuances and...
At the end of the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci created this fresco during a pivotal moment called the Renaissance. A period of artistic and...
Painters master certain visual tricks to play with our gaze. By using the technique of perspective, they create fictional depths that make us believe in...
Marble is a hard yet fragile rock, which forces the sculptor to exercise extreme caution. The slightest misstep or too powerful a strike can cause...
Artists who master trompe-l'œil play with perspective to give you the impression that a flat surface is three-dimensional. By cleverly distorting lines, shadows, and vanishing...
The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, likely takes its name from Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of a wealthy...
Patina creates a super important visual effect on a sculpture, primarily affecting color. It can range from the typical greenish patina to brown or black...
