An artwork that exists only digitally was sold for $69.3 million! — So what is the deal with digital art compared to traditional art? Will digital art ever rival the infamous record price of $450 million paid for Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi in 2017? The Sale that Shocked the World

AI and engines have forever changed the game of chess. — Today, top players use engine preparations in world championships and everyday individuals utilize computers to learn and advance their games. AI has fundamentally transformed chess for the better, however, concerns also arise in regard to cheating… Introduction While the origin of chess remains a controversy debated among historians and players globally…

A French Post-Impressionist, Synthetist, and Symbolist — Introduction: Paul Gauguin was a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor known for his relationship with Vincent van Gogh and for his contribution to art history. Gauguin was an essential figure in the Symbolist movement, and greatly influenced the avant-garde artistic developments of the 20th century. In the final years of Gauguin’s…

One of New Zealand’s most well known artists — Introduction Michel Tuffery is one of New Zealand’s best-known artists of Pacific descent, with links to Samoa, Rarotonga and Tahiti. Tuffery attended Newlands College in Wellington,and has a Diploma in Fine Arts from the School of Fine Arts at Otago Polytechnic. Tuffery’s artistic endeavors include painting, sculpture, mixed media, as well…

Munch depicted the modern psychic life through art — Introduction: Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is one of the most successful artists in portraying primal emotions. Munch is known for his contributions to Symbolism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, as well as to modern art. Munch’s distinctive artistic style was shaped by a tragic childhood. In 1887, when Munch was a teen, his sister…

A literary and artistic revolution — Introduction: Symbolism was a 19th century artistic and literary movement that spanned from painting to theater. This article will specifically focus on the artistic side of Symbolism, covering notable artists and their representative works. Symbolist artists seeked to express their individuality, and rejected an optical world in favor of fantasy. For…

Braque is known for his contribution to Fauvism and Cubism — Introduction: Georges Braque was a major 20-th century French artist known for his role in Fauvism, as well as co-founding Cubism with fellow artist Pablo Picasso. Braque sincerely believed that the art of painting had to move beyond the descriptions of visual reality. Furthermore, he rejected naturalistic depictions, preferring abstract compositions…

A quick look at some of Picasso’s greatest works — Introduction: Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists throughout history. Unlike many artists who died in abject poverty during their lifetimes, Picasso was extremely wealthy, with experts estimating his net worth to be in the billions. Picasso produced an astonishing range of art styles and is responsible for creating Cubism…

A time of revoluationary change with regards to individuality and freedom — Introduction: The French Revolution (1789–1799) was one of the bloodiest revolutions in European history, marked by rapid political, social, and economical change. The causes of the revolution were a growing discontent over absolute monarchy and the power of the Catholic Church. Citizens of France at the time saw a diminishing notion…