Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, the Polish composer and pianist, was born either on either February 22, or March 1, 1810, in the village of Zelazowa Wola near Sochaczew, in the region of Mazovia, which was part of the Duchy of Warsaw. His father, Mikolaj (Nicolas) Chopin, was born in 1771 in Marainville, France. When he was […]

You might have been wondering, like how I have been lately, about popular glass beads. Glass beads in many different craft forms are simply enchanting and fascinating. In fact, I am endlessly amazed by the variety of them I encounter on the malls and craft fairs. Sometimes I can\’t help from asking myself, \”what are […]

It is a mystery why capes have something of an eccentric feel to them nowadays, especially on men. It was not all that long ago when a cape would have been part of everyone’s wardrobe. We only have to go back a few decades to see police wandering the UK streets wearing capes, admittedly in […]

Even in these more relaxed times, there are not many items of men’s clothing, let alone footwear, that have bridged the business and pleasure divide as successfully as the loafer, our faithful slip-on shoe. This statement probably needs a little qualification, particularly in terms of what constitutes business wear these days. In some industries it […]

Sculpture art has been around since the beginning of time. There are pieces that archaeologists have removed from digs that have proven that sculpture art has been around for a long time. It may not have always been called that, but that is what it would be classified as now. Pieces that have been found […]

Paintings on canvas are highly favored because it is a material that is both easy to work with and durable. The surface is very easy to create texture upon because it is made of cotton, making it another reason why artists love working with it. It is light enough to be flexible and easy to […]

If you are interested in artists who have labeled or been labeled as an expressionist, then you have a unique and exquisite eye for art. Many places sell art work and pieces to be purchased on line as well. The works of a number of artists who fit this description, and who have created many […]

Modern paintings are part of the art movement that began in the middle of the 1800s and continued onward through the end of the 1970s. This time period was a time when what was considered the norm was cast by the wayside and in its place was freedom of expression in unprecedented style. During this […]

Art reproductions decorate the halls of many famous homes and businesses. Most of the time, it is difficult for a person to tell if they are viewing art reproductions or original masterpieces. Painstaking attention to detail is involved in creating these replicas so that many can enjoy the effects of the artists\’ primary work. In […]

An impressionist painting represents much more than simply a piece of art. The history behind the method as well as the artists that made it famous brings a unique amount of depth to each and every picture. The specific techniques utilized create an additional level of originality in each portrait or landscape put to canvas. […]