The Art Space

‘Impressionism’ is an art movement that emerged in France in the 19th Century. The founding impressionist artists were Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Alfred Sisley and others. The entire concept of the movement was to capture the accurate depiction of the natural light and shadow. Impressionist artists preferred to paint outdoors instead of their studios. The key characterization included visible and small brushstrokes, impersonating the subject in its true light. Their subjects significantly comprised of the landscapes and scenes of everyday life. Impressionist painters could not afford to wait for France to accept their work, so they established their own exhibition—apart from the annual salon organized by the Académie. During the latter part of 1873, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley organized the Société Anonyme Coopérative des Artistes Peintres, Sculpteurs, Graveurs (“Cooperative and Anonymous Association of Painters, Sculptors, and Engravers”) to exhibit their artworks independentl...

Finding the right frame for your artwork is a crucial step once you choose the piece of art that you love. Framing is an art in itself and choosing the right frame can enhance the complete look of the painting. After investing a considerable amount of time and money into finding that perfect art piece one cannot go wrong with the frame.  A frame can either enhance the artwork or become a distraction. Hence, Here are a few steps on how to choose the right frame for your artwork:  Material and Medium - Know your medium Material of the frame and medium of the artwork are two deciding factors in choosing the correct frame. Frames are available in many varieties and the choices are endless hence a buyer must understand how to find the perfect balance. Every artwork is different therefore its framing requirements will vary too. Prints or paper works will require a different style of framing than oil or acrylic paintings. Colors - It is all about the right colors  It is importan...

Ceramic Art has existed for around 25,000 years. The word Ceramic comes from a Greek word ‘Keramos’- Potter’s earth, a clay-based product usually divided into pottery such as earthenware, stoneware and faience and porcelain.  The art that was once considered to be significant only for decorative purposes is now taking a centre stage in the world of contemporary art.  The production or creation of art objects such as figures, tiles and other decorative items using clay comes under the category of ‘Ceramic art’.  Clay has been used to create a wide variety of objects – cookware, worship idols, etc and its origin in India can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization between 2500-1500 B.C. The process of creating ceramics has been constantly changing and different styles have emerged over the period of time. Pottery is the most common form of ceramic art and is often associated with indigenous cultures representing local traditions and their patterns.   Ceram...