Author Archives: abstract
Crystal Cubism (1915-1916)
Crystal Cubism is a distilled form of Cubism consistent with a shift, between 1915 and 1916, towards a strong emphasis on flat surface activity and large overlapping geometric planes. The primacy of
Vincent van Gogh – The Story
A unique tv documentary of the life and the works of Vincent van Gogh. For 60 minutes we are travelling with Vincent in a geographical reconstruction of his life. The documentary shows
Art: The Rules of Abstraction
This documentary charts the rise of abstract art over the last 100 years, whilst trying to answer a set of basic questions that many people have about this often-baffling art form. How
Cubism: Revolutionized Painting and Sculpture
Cubism is an early-20th-century avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music, literature and architecture. Cubism has been considered the most influential art movement of
Paul Gauguin – Maker of Myth Series
Gauguin Artist Maker of Myth Series. Eugene Henri Paul Gauguin (June 7, 1848 – May 8, 1903) was a leading French Post-Impressionist artist. He was an important figure in the Symbolist movement
Beach home fit for James Bond
Beach home fit for James Bond. Imagine floating high above a white sandy beach and cove below, with breathtaking views of the Pacific, Laguna Beach coastline and beyond.
Power of Art: Sculpture Artist Bernini
Power of Art. Sculpture Artist Bernini. Gian Lorenzo Bernini of Naples, 7 December 1598 – Rome, 28 November 1680 was an Italian artist who worked principally in Rome. He was the leading
Modern Women: Artist Lee Bontecou
Modern Women. Sculpture Artist Lee Bontecou. Check out this great video about the sculpture artist Lee Bontecou. She has some pretty wild and amazing sculptures. Images courtesy of Lee Bontecou and The
Time-lapse flyover of Earth
Time-lapse flyover of Earth. 600 photos taken from the international space station are strung together to create a time-lapse flyover of Earth.
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 19-24
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 19-24. To produce one of the world’s great masterpieces is impressive. To create three is truly astonishing – but this is exactly what Michelangelo did five hundred years
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 13-18
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 13-18. To produce one of the world’s great masterpieces is impressive. To create three is truly astonishing – but this is exactly what Michelangelo did five hundred years
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 7-12
The Divine Michelangelo Documentary 7-12. To produce one of the world’s great masterpieces is impressive. To create three is truly astonishing – but this is exactly what Michelangelo did five hundred years
