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Marcel Duchamp was an artist who is famous for breaking the boundaries of what one can categorize as art. His specialty is skirting between the lines of art and non-art. It pushes viewers to question what this dance that wavers upon substance, and a lack of substance, means to them. Duchamp was born in northern France and grew up immersing himself in art. While he studied art in school, he would spend his time drawing cartoons. They were filled with wordplay and clever puns t

Table of content It Helps Artists Stay Connected to Wildlife It Boosts Your Imagination and Creativity Painting Animals Can Be a Stress-Buster It is Loved By Children Painting of Animals Can Be Memories of Pets You Get to Explore The Exotic Animal World A Great Addition to Home Decor The Universal Love For Animal Paintings is Perpetual Paintings of animals are one of the oldest forms of art that we know of. Even if we talk about cave paintings, many of them were different for

It’s a bright, sunny day outside, and you have decided to add a touch of fine artistry to your living room. You have never done this before, but you now want to buy art, and you don’t know where to start. You're confused about the type of painting you want. Or wait... Do you even want a painting? Or should you go for a photograph instead? Maybe wall art is a better option. But, where will you hang it? What should be the size and color? What should be your budget? These questi

When we talk about figurative art, the first thought that comes to mind is often portraits or images of still-life objects. While this isn’t the true meaning of this genre, it is natural to get confused because of the terminology in question. To help you get rid of this confusion and immerse yourself deeper into this school of art, TERAVARNA has brought together a very easy-to-understand and concise guide to figurative art. Continue reading if you want to understand the mean

Have you noticed how your portrait painting comes to life if you get the eyes right? Well, it shouldn’t be any other way because eyes are one of the most important features in painting a face. It isn’t in vain when we call eyes the window to a person’s soul. Artists who paint eyes realistically can change the mood of their portrait and capture the true essence of their subject. Artists often aim to achieve such results, but they fail. A common cause is not understanding the

Flower art paintings are one of the most aesthetically pleasing artworks to look at. The bright colors and vivid shapes and sizes can bring life to any space where you hang them. However, as pretty as these paintings look there are certain elements that you must understand to create a mesmerizing piece of your own. Now don’t feel intimidated because TERAVARNA is here to help you decode all the different elements for your next masterpiece. Keep reading! Compositions of a Flow

Abstract art has its origins in the 19th century and it gained momentum in the early 20th century. Many famous abstract painters emerged during this period who challenged the conventional art traditions relying upon representative forms. Unlike figurative art, this school of art focuses on expressing through colors, lines, shapes, tones, and patterns. This dynamic school has become a significant part of contemporary art and has been attracting both artists and collectors alik

Table of Contents Introducing Keith Haring To You The Inception of Keith Haring’s Art The Keith Haring Pop Shop Raising Awareness Through Public Art and Murals The Untimely Demise of a Timeless Artist What do you think of when you think of art? For most people, it’s the smell of paint lingering in the hallways of a stuffy museum, some pieces kept behind protective barriers like velvet rope fencing or glass. You’ll think of security guards milling around and long lines to get

Landscape painting is a way to see the world from the artist’s eyes. It’s one of the oldest ways to capture the forever-changing face of the planet and cherish it for a very long time to come. The world has witnessed many artists who left their own versions of nature behind on a piece of canvas. While not all of them could leave a mark, some of them managed to teleport viewers to entirely different lands with the magic they created on their canvas. Today we will look at all

While figurative art has been around for thousands of years, it was identified as a separate art style only after the emergence of abstractionism. In simple terms, figurative art means any form of art that depicts subjects from the real world. Thus it is an umbrella term for portraits, animal art, landscapes, and any other theme that depicts a subject in its real form. So in other words, before abstract art was born, every artwork was figurative art. To better understand this

Looking at a water painting can stir numerous emotions inside a person ranging from calmness, serenity, and turbulence to even anger. Nevertheless, irrespective of the mood of the artwork, depicting water on your canvas can be a therapeutic process that can satiate your artistic soul. There is no doubt that it is one of the most captivating subjects to paint. However, it can also be one of the most complicated feats to achieve as a beginner. Trying to capture its fluidity and

Musee du Louvre or the Louvre Museum is home to some of the most famous paintings in the world. Standing proudly on the banks of the river Seine, this glorious French landmark is spread over 652,300 square feet in Paris. With one of the biggest art collections in the world, wrapped with numerous stories, it is a wonderland in itself. If you are planning a visit anytime soon, you should know that it houses over half a million artworks but displays only 35,000 of them. Out of