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25 Most Famous Paintings in the Louvre Museum
Going to the Paris Museum and witnessing the most famous paintings in the Louvre is an experience of a lifetime. However, you can’t explore every gallery and door if you have limited time. The magnificent Louvre Museum holds over 5,500 paintings. It takes a couple of days to actually view them. But why not view…

Why Gift a Painting and When: The Perfect Gift for Every Occasion!
Aren’t you bored of gifting the same bouquet of roses, candles, and sparkles to your loved ones? I’m sure you are! Why not consider paintings as gifts, which can be an-all-occasion present for you? People mostly wonder that gifting a portrait may cost them a fortune. My friend, its not the same case anymore. Now…

11 Famous Painting Mysteries That Will Leave You Baffled
Do unsolved painting mysteries keep you on the edge of your seat? There are some intriguing mysterious paintings in history that will leave you thinking what in the world happened to them! In fact artists themselves fancied adding a secret mysterious touch to their art that has created these painting mysteries? This added to the…

15 Home Decor Painting: A Must-Have Look For Your Room
During the renovation of my new house, the question just crossed my mind of what it would look like to have a stunning painting of myself on my abode. I mean, aesthetic furniture and antique showpieces are cool, but how about a painting? Doesn’t it seem costly? Or do I really need a home decor…

Overview of 21 Paintings of Romanticism (Not A Love Theme)
Emotions, Nature, Individualism, and Beauty. Can you tell me which period describes these characteristics? It’s Romanticism that has given us some wonderful romantic artworks since the 1800s. When you hear paintings of romanticism, what thoughts cross your mind? An art that depicts love, relationships, deep affection, and intimacy? We are used to platitudes. But that’s…

40 Famous Abstract Paintings: Interpreting The Artist’s Reality
The word "abstract" means something that is theoretical in nature. It's not meant to look stunning but to deliver a message to the viewer. To an ordinary eye, it might seem vague and incomplete. That is because of the absence of a subject, which makes it unapologetically hypothetical. One of the main philosophies of abstract…

13+ Paintings on Love: Here are Some Paintings that Provoke Love and Affection
Those who never loved or lost love can’t understand the emotions of an artist! But, what if I tell you that there are some mesmerizing paintings on love that will provoke the feelings of love and affection in your heart? You’d be surprised, right? Many artists chose the romantic route, greatly influenced by the exquisite…

Famous Contemporary Black Artists You Should Know About
Art! A term that has been used for ages now to define, communicate, and express concerns and revolt against the evolution of the world. Mainly, if we talk about the case of black people, they’ve been facing discrimination for a long time, even in the field of art. Art has thus also been a great…

30+ Most Famous Landscape Paintings: A Quick Guide!
A field of lush green grass, a blanket of stars above your head, and wind blowing through your hair! You’re standing on the edge of a cliff, and you see the city lights shining through! Won’t you just get mesmerized by the view? You would definitely want to experience it too. Now here’s a fun…

23 Famous Cat Paintings That Have Made History Hiss-terical!
Cats are worthy of being muses and the famous cat paintings are a witness to it. Leonardo Da Vinci wasn’t kidding when he said “The smallest feline is a masterpiece.” For centuries cats have been the subject of art and admiration. And let’s accept it, even today the internet is going bonkers about these crazy…

Acrylic Painting Tips For Beginners: 5 Proven Steps To Master Your Skill
Despite being an amateur, you can make paintings like this… Also this. …this too However, you’ll require some tools, supplies, and importantly, the right technique through which you can make this happen. This is why we’ve decided to write this blog to explain to you the nitty-gritty of acrylic paintings. What you just saw were…

17 Female Painters: The Anonymous Contributors To The Art World
We think that it was only men who created the world’s most famous artworks. Look at The Starry Night, Salvator Mundi, or the Mona Lisa painting, for that matter! One thing that is common between them is that their creators were men. Does that mean women from traditional times were incapable of accomplishing great heights?…
