Impressionism is considered the first revolutionary art movement that echoed the abstract thinking that emerged years later. Considered the catalyst for modern art, it has played a central role in art history, its influence evident in a range of artistic practices....
Young Girl with a Pearl, an oil painting on canvas (1665), is one of the best known works by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. It depicts an imaginary young woman in an exotic dress and a very large pearl earring. The work is kept in the Mauritshuis Museum in The Hague....
The Venice International Film Festival announced Tuesday the programming of its 77th edition, taking precautions including temperature controls and outdoor screenings for what will be one of the first major international festivals held since the start of the...
Covid-19 pandemic obliges, museums, theaters and other high places of culture have been forced to lower their curtains. In France, despite the decontamination effective since May 11, the reopening will be only progressive, and the activity of museums will always be...
Contemporary Chinese art reflects China's recent history, its historical development and its social and cultural context. Indeed, many cultural and artistic movements have developed, each pursuing its own objectives, dealing with the past and taking into account the...
In the panorama of oriental contemporary art, the contribution of Chinese artists is truly remarkable. There are many names of eminent personalities, who have produced magnificent works. Ai Wei Wei unquestionably belongs to this kind of artist, both fascinating and...
Jean-Baptiste Gouraud gives us his expert opinion on the different properties of oil paint. During the first oil painting classes in art schools, students are often initiated into a particular drawing technique: painting the same still life, over and over again, for...
According to Jean-Baptiste Gouraud the essential tools to make oil painting. As a general rule, any artist who starts working in oil painting will have to gather a selection of brushes, rags, a palette, painting supports, a primer, turpentine, a medium and a few tubes...
Jean-Baptiste Gouraud introduces us to one of his favourite painters, an extraordinary journey and works that will leave their mark on the history of art. Honoré Fragonard was born in Grasse on April 5, 1732 and began working as an apprentice in Jean Baptiste...
In this article Jean Baptiste Gouraud gives some advices for those who begins in oil painting. If you don't know how to play chess, sitting down with a group of players discussing their playing techniques could be a real source of frustration. This can happen when...