-
Shelley’s Art Musing: Bruegel the Elder – 450 years on.
I started writing about art, because I wanted to show those who say “I don’t get art” that it isn’t as difficult to understand as some make out. Art, in its many forms, is so entwined with life, but some lose sight of the intentions and make it seem too elitist and out of reach, forgetting that art was a form of communication and a way to teach and share stories through the ages. A fine example of this is the work of Pieter Bruegel, and currently there is an exhibition on in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. This exhibition celebrates the life and work of this witty and humorous…
-
Shelley’s Art Musings – Spotlight on Rembrandt
When you look at art throughout the ages, there is nothing quite so extravagant as the late renaissance moving through to the Baroque period. The artwork is indulgent and highly detailed, with every aspect of the frame covered. Rembrandt was known as a master of this field, producing elaborate self-portraits and depictions of biblical scenes embedded his name in the art world for the ages. Born Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn in 1606, he was the son of a miller and was able to attend a Latin school. At the age of 14, he began to study at the University of Leiden, but finding academia was not for him, he took…
This is an interactive art blog in multi languages, you will find new articles on artists, art history, exhibitions, etc. Contributions welcome.
You must be logged in to post a comment.