The Rotund Tondo
Article by Ayyub In my journey of studying fine arts and the history of arts, I have recently begun appreciating the beautiful form of artworks known as “tondo”. The name “tondo” comes from the Italian…
Article by Ayyub In my journey of studying fine arts and the history of arts, I have recently begun appreciating the beautiful form of artworks known as “tondo”. The name “tondo” comes from the Italian…
Article by Ayyub Raja Ravi Varma was one of the most successful Indian artists during the other half of the 19th century for using European fine art techniques to tell epic tales of Hinduism and…
Article by Ayyub If you have ever approached anywhere near art history, you have definitely come across Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and his tragic story. Vincent van Gogh was a troubled man who dedicated…
Article by Ayyub Gibran Khalil Gibran is regarded as one of the best poets of Lebanon. He is very well known for his book “The Prophet”, which is a prose poetry book that touched the…
Article by Ayyub The human figure has been, and still is, a principal element in visual storytelling and fine arts. However, the naked human figure is not enough to tell a complete story. Because of…
While looking at the ghastly night sky, you will see witches going to their sabbath. Behold the insanity of the witch grabbing the goat’s horn as the other yells to command; their eyes are lit…
Article by Ayyub The Roses of Heliogabalus is a painting done by Sir Lawerence Alma-Tadema in 1888. It was commissioned by Sir John Aird, 1st baronet and is now held in the private collection of…
Article by Vince As the central pillar of the Drawing Academy is the promotion and teaching of the traditions and values of Classical Fine Arts and Old Masters, it would not be absurd to dedicate…
Article by Vladimir London, Drawing Academy tutor Ivan Aivazovsky, born July 17, 1817 in Feodosia, Crimea. Most famous for his seascapes, he started life the son of a poor Armenian merchant. His artistic talents were…
Article by Deepak Kumar Art is eternal and born with mankind, god has inculcated different forms of art not only in humans but also in animals which mesmerizes us humans. There is no question about…