Experiencing the joy of playing games and participating in sports is universal and doesn't discriminate based on age or social status. I will discuss a variety of both.
The lives of artists' muses have been documented, but not in depth. It is for that reason I have researched this subject, and now sharing it with you, my readers.
I will be speaking about natural and man-made rock, not the music genre. From pre-historic days to today, rock has been used in art and architecture for its durability and beauty. I will discuss.
Dress from the time of the Egyptians to Tudor England are known primarily from the art left behind for future generations. Fashion dates paintings and identifies artists. I will explain.
With the story of 'The Fall' of Adam and Eve, Egyptian sculpture and Greek mythology, many examples of snakes and unreal creatures are depicted in art. I will discuss.
The Roman goddess Venus is the counterpart to Greece's Aphrodite. From marble statues to figurines, her persona was revered and interpreted by many cultures. I will discuss.
Glass is an indispensable component of art. Used in architecture, as an art form, or protecting great works in museums, I will discuss its significance.
In our present-day culture, the drinking of alcohol can be celebratory, or it can be used in excess. But what if you were a teetotaler? Covered! I will discuss how artists best conveyed its consumption.
Light affects our senses of sight and touch. Along with shadow, they are essential in the visual arts for varied effects. I will identify the many ways artists express themselves by using light.