Technology is like a train that seems to be accelerating, changing virtually every aspect of our lives. It is now … Read More “Our Changing Digital Culture”
Art
The Birth of Renaissance Art
In the beginning of the 1300s, the poet Petrarch realised there was a cultural change taking place, moving from … Read More “The Birth of Renaissance Art”
Introduction to the Renaissance Period
In European history, the period between the 400s and 1400s is known as the Middle Ages. During this time, … Read More “Introduction to the Renaissance Period”
Progress and Art
Over time, humans have learnt more about the world around them and made scientific and technological breakthroughs, which in … Read More “Progress and Art”
Use Art to Get More Likes on Your Social Media Photos
In the past decade, digital photography based social media outlets, such as Instagram, Vine and Vero, have all contributed to … Read More “Use Art to Get More Likes on Your Social Media Photos”
Why Did Ancient People Create Art?
Neanderthals were early humans who lived approximately one hundred thousand to three hundred thousand years ago. Their art often … Read More “Why Did Ancient People Create Art?”
Re-Imagining the Unseen; the Power of Digital Art
In the 21st century, art itself appears to be a struggle to find the correct meanings, feelings and perspectives to … Read More “Re-Imagining the Unseen; the Power of Digital Art”
The Digital Art of Colourising Old Photos
Photography is almost 200 years old, though its popularisation didn’t begin until the late 19th century with the Kodak box … Read More “The Digital Art of Colourising Old Photos”
The Context of Art
Art is extremely subjective for all the parties involved, including the artist, the audience, and even professional art critics … Read More “The Context of Art”
Looking at Art
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”