VISUAL ARTS
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Religious Art in the Form of Ornaments for Temples
Religious art has been a part of religious practice for centuries. From ancient Egyptian tombs to modern-day temples, religious paintings and ornaments have been ... -
What is Contemporary Abstract Art?
Contemporary abstract art challenges the viewer to interpret the meaning of the work, making it a unique and intriguing form of art. -
What to know before you visit the Louvre
A visit to one of the most famous museums in the world is a must stop on your itinerary when visiting Paris. How do ... -
7 paintings that moved the world
There are some works of art that went down in history as special, shook the world, caused controversy, changed the way we look at ... -
Vincent van Gogh – 10 interesting facts about the life of the artist
Vincent van Gogh is one of the most enigmatic figures in the art world. Surely you are familiar with his "Sunflowers" and certainly the ... -
Fashionable painters of recent years
Cecily Brown, Ewa Juszkiewicz or Kristina Alisauskaite. Do you recognize these names? They are worth knowing. A few words about the most fashionable ... -
A brief history of graffiti
Like an element, graffiti changed the face of the streets in the late 20th century and gave rise to internationally recognized street art. Learn ... -
The Louvre makes its collections available online!
The virtual collection includes more than 480,000 items held by the Paris museum
