Visual Arts

This article will take a brief look at 10 different art forms of India that have survived through time.

Charles Criner, artist-in-residence at Houston's Printing Museum, creates beautiful original artwork, educates people about creating lithographs, and shares wisdom and experience from his personal life. Learn his story here.

In this article, Ankita lists 10 of the best postmodern art installations of 2019 before discussing the principles of postmodern art and listing a variety of art installation types.

The Katy Contemporary Art Museum in Katy was the 1st of its kind in Fort Bend County. See photos here. Currently closed, the hope is to build a new museum.

This article proposes a list of the 20 best works of conceptual art. Descriptions of each piece and short biographies of each artist are also included.

The Trail of Art on Heights Boulevard in Houston, Texas features a number of breathtaking sculptures from a variety of visual artists. See photos of the sculptures here and learn about the artists that create them.

View nine masterpiece paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and learn something about the expanding museum campus and more.

Artist Charles Criner has created a series of lithographs and paintings regarding the subject of cotton picking. View some of his creations and learn their meaning.

See a photo of The Bonaventure Pine painting by Paul Signac. Learn about the tree, pointillism art, the artist, contemporary artists of that time, and view more examples of his work.

This article discusses the life and work of Charles Criner, the Artist-in-Residence at the Printing Museum in Houston, Texas. Also included is a description and analysis of one of his most acclaimed paintings titled "Man Coming Out of the Water."

Norman Rockwell is a legendary illustrator remembered for his work in the Saturday Evening Post. He provided beloved portraits of America and Americans that are considered part of the American Tradition.

Artist Charles Criner drew cartoons at an early age. It served him well during his Army days and beyond. He worked for both The Houston Post and The Houston Chronicle newspapers in Houston as a cartoonist. He now works at The Printing Museum in Houston as the resident artist.

On October 9, 1991, the artist Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude simultaneously opened 3,100 umbrellas placed between two sites in California and Japan. This is the story of that project.

I had long seen this beautiful quilt hanging at the Fresno Adult Education foyer and wondered about it. I did some checking and talked with a few people before finding the answers of a unique textile art form made by the Hmong people. Here is what I uncovered.

A voluptuous beauty, questionable reputation, and a sad ending: A fascinating life account of an English Pre-Raphaelite art model Fanny Cornforth

Joseph Wright (1734-97) spent much of his life in his birth town of Derby and is thus often referred to as “Joseph Wright of Derby”. He was an original painter who is generally renowned for his paintings that used science and industry for their subjects. He was also a noted portraitist.

Caravaggio (1571-1610) was one of the most extraordinary characters in the history of art. His fiery temper and wild behaviour led to a sometimes tempestuous life, and this was reflected in his paintings. His treatment of light added to their drama.

The Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor is an incredible museum exhibit. Despite their stunning visual appearance, being in the presence of their almost unbelievable story is the real reason you should visit them if you have the chance.

Claude Lorrain was a 17th century French artist who specialized in large-scale landscapes that incorporated scenes from the Bible or mythology

Samuel Bak is a Holocaust survivor, whose canvas paintings encompass the artist's life history. Though not a household name, the paintings of Bak are represented in many important collections around the world.

This article suggests the 45 best paintings of modern art. Biographies for the artists are provided as well as photos of their paintings. The different styles of modern art are also explained: Expressionism, Impressionism, Symbolism, Pop Art, Dada, Futurism, post-Impressionism and Fauvism.

An overview of the origins and evolution of Christian art from its onset to the end of the 9th century.

Europe had an incredible "face lift" in the arts between the years 1600 and 1750. Everything from architecture, painting, sculpture, and music changed dramatically in both looks and sound. Read on to Learn about General Characteristics of the Baroque Period Music.

Examinations on various artworks show that the painter and the painting have an intimate and important connection. This gives a reason as to why understanding the biography and ethnicity of an artist is important in interpreting his artwork.

Dread Scott’s work, “What is the Proper Way to Display a US Flag?” sparked much controversy about whether "desecrating" the US flag in the name of art is protected under free speech.

Painter van Gogh created this series to decorate the walls of the bedroom of his poet friend, Paul Gaugin. The friendship did not endure, but the paintings do.

There are many different symbols representing bi pride and bisexual visibility that you may encounter at LGBT+ Pride events.

The Unicorn Tapestries are a set of seven historical art pieces that tell a story of a mythical beast. The collection is housed at The Cloisters museum in New York City, but a reproduction is hanging at the Stirling Castle in Scotland.

Early to Late Christianity is documented through craft arts. This art employs medium such as illuminated manuscripts, ivory carvings, and the diptych style of plaque. Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, Suicide of Judas and Crucifixion of Christ, Barberini Ivory, etc.

Art History: Here I provide information on the bronze "David" statue by Donatello and the "School of Athens" painting by Raphael, as well as the larger role each piece plays in the Renaissance time period in Europe.

Geometric Mouse X Sculpture by Claes Oldenburg is a public art sculpture located in downtown Houston.

The incredible art of Johantan Saiz, China Haul, Todd Schorr, Natalia Fabia, Casper Kang and Mike Davis - All part of the lowbrow art movement.

Artwork on military aircraft has been around since the beginning of military aviation. Artwork for fun has on occasion become heraldry and in at least one case took on a practical purpose. As with all art forms sometimes it was censored.

Vincent van Gogh's art pulsates with passion and vitality. Presented here are mages of my own art, the stories behind them and how they have been inspired by Vincent.

We take a look at the work of Victor Castillo, Momo, David Gouny, Tomek, Pantone and Nychos.

Just because you produce a great wine does not mean you have a good looking label. Since many choose their wine based on the label, producers should care more. A lot more.

An interview with paleo-artists Bob Walters and Tess Kissinger

Dreaming is an important theme that has appeared in art throughout history. Henri Rousseau and Francisco Goya's art demonstrate that this theme can take on radically different forms.

We've all heard the story about Robin Hood, a hero who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. What we don’t know is that there is a Robin Hood living among us today, and his name is Banksy.

Discover the similarities and differences between the Babylonian relief "The Queen of the Night" and the Greek Statue "Venus de Milo."

In dark of night, when nobody else was around, a petty criminal stole the world’s most famous painting.

The Wallace Collection presents El Greco to Goya - Spanish Masterpieces from The Bowes Museum. The exhibition explores three centuries of Spanish art through works by many great Spanish Masters.

As Maynard Dixon prospered with his desert landscapes, he was able to buy a place in Mount Carmel, Utah. Here, he built a home, studio and bunkhouse, all of which are open for touring.

Skilled artists can make a good living by bamboozling the art world with brilliant forgeries.

The Royal Collection presents Royal Gifts. The exhibition forms part of the summer opening of the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace during summer 2017.

Dulwich Picture Gallery presents watercolours by John Singer Sargent

Here is a short account of the life and work of Pietro da Cortona, who was a highly influential artist during the Baroque period of the 17th century.

The success of Annibale Carracci as a fresco painter in Rome encouraged a number of his pupils from Bologna to follow his example and seek commissions from rich and powerful patrons in the papal city.

What is art? We'll explore modern museums and proceduralist, expressionist, and functionalist arguments on what art is.