A person doesn’t need to be an artist or an art historian to enjoy and appreciate art. In museums … Read More “Looking at Art”
Looking at Art
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The Role of Glass in Middle Ages Architecture
By susanOn Because of technological advances during the Middle Ages, glass, and stained glass in particular, became a major art form … Read More “The Role of Glass in Middle Ages Architecture”
The Art of the Middle Ages
By susanOn The Middle Ages is a period between the decline of the Roman Empire and the beginning of what is … Read More “The Art of the Middle Ages”
What is Art?
By susanOn Most people, including those who are very passionate about art and spend a lot of time in museums, have … Read More “What is Art?”
Ancient Art and the Cave of Altamira
By susanOn Many ancient pieces of art familiar to mankind today were discovered relatively recently. For example, the Cave of Altamira, … Read More “Ancient Art and the Cave of Altamira”
The Study of Art
By susanOn The study of art is the exploration of human feelings, communication, expression, and their history over the ages. While … Read More “The Study of Art”
Church Art in Europe in The Middle Ages
By susanOn During the Middle Ages, churches and cathedrals in Europe contained large numbers of artworks. The number of churches in … Read More “Church Art in Europe in The Middle Ages”
The Art of Renaissance
By susanOn The epicentre of Renaissance art was Florence. The Renaissance period began in the late 1300s and early 1400s when … Read More “The Art of Renaissance”
The Construction and Decoration of Churches in the Middle Ages
By susanOn Church construction in the Middle Ages started after the year 313 when Emperor Constantine made Christianity the official religion … Read More “The Construction and Decoration of Churches in the Middle Ages”
The Art of the Roman Civilization
By susanOn The Roman Empire was one of the vastest civilizations in human history. It started around 3,000 years ago and … Read More “The Art of the Roman Civilization”