Category Archives: Art Theory

In perspective-based art, the horizon is one of the most important considerations; it is the line towards which all other things in the piece are oriented in order to create a natural, realistic appearance. Rather than being the horizon as … Continue reading →

A painting is, by definition, a still image; however, it is one that is capable of displaying a great range of motion should the artist wish to do so. When composing a piece, the artist can choose whether to depict … Continue reading →

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” – Pablo Picasso. For centuries, art has been an escape and a retreat from the reality of life for both artists and art-lovers alike. From historical sculptures to seascape … Continue reading →

When considering an artistic composition, it is natural to first attend to what is there; the figures, objects or landscapes which the artist has chosen to portray. However, there is often just as much meaning in what is absent; empty … Continue reading →

Reflections have always been an important part of art composition. Even the very earliest artists were aware that some surfaces – still water, shiny objects, even the eyes of a person or animal – would hold reflections, and would have … Continue reading →

Fibonacci was an Italian mathematician in the late 11th and early 12th Century, credited with bringing the Arabic numeral system to Europe and introducing the use of the number zero and the decimal place. His name is today remembered for … Continue reading →

One of the biggest questions that an art theorist or historian or art lover can ask is; why do people create art? What inspires the artist? It is a question that can be applied to all forms of visual art, … Continue reading →

The role of the artist has changed significantly throughout time. Once upon a time, art was used primarily to entertain and decorate; to make a living as an artist was at the hands of a patron, as they would have … Continue reading →

Colour theory and visual art goes hand in hand; whether you’re looking at still life paintings, portraiture, landscape art, and, especially abstract art, colour has a huge influence in how the work is received by the viewer. Although, the chosen … Continue reading →