Month October 2020
An Italian painter of the Baroque period. In a time where women were usually not allowed to work, especially in the field of art, Gentileschi stood out. She began working as a professional artist at the age of only 15…. Continue Reading →
Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is an 1818 horror novel written by author Mary Shelly. Since its inception, the story of Frankenstein has grown hugely in popularity and established the classic trope of a mad scientist giving life to a monster… Continue Reading →
While the Baroque painting style before it utilized mostly bold, warm colours and intense lights and darks to create dramatic, emotional scenes; the Rococo style is much lighter, graceful, and ornate in its presentation. Rococo was actually a reaction to… Continue Reading →
Paolo Uccello (1397-1475) was a Florentine painter who was active during the Early Renaissance period. At a time when visual perspective in art was first developed and beginning to be implemented into the works of artists, Uccello is considered to… Continue Reading →