In the late sixties something happened to an american generation that would mark them forever. It is a story of war, the struggle for racial equality and the explosion of counter culture, it was a time when a generation rebelled, and lost its innocence in the fight against injustice. Vietnam […]
Art & Design
Top 10 Car Drawing Books For Beginner Artists
1. How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, 2nd Edition In this long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling first edition of How to Draw Cars Like a Pro, renowned car designer Thom Taylor goes back to the drawing board to update his classic with all-new illustrations and to expand on such […]
The Amazing Art Of Constructionist Artist Varvara Stepanova
The great Russian artist Varvara Fedorovna Stepanova (1894-1958) delved into to a wide range of artistic trends from Social realism to Symbolism. However, she is mostly known for exploring and furthering Constructivism. New Abstract Art in Russia began around 1909 – some say, actual Constructivism started in 1919 when first […]
Cloisonnist, Symbolist, & Post-Impressionist Painter – Emile Bernard
Born on April 28, 1868, in Lille, ‘Post-Impressionist’ painter Emile Henri Bernard or simply Emile Bernard is better known as the founder of ‘Cloisonnism.’ Despite his father’s opposition of his artistic interests, Emile’s grandmother’s support helped him enroll at the École des Arts Décoratifs. Bernards moved to Paris in 1878, […]
Her Most Famous Installation (Dawn’s Wedding Feast) – Louise Nevelson
American artist Louise Berliawsky Nevelson (1899-1988), better known as Louise Nevelson, was an iconic figure in the postwar art scene and invented, what came to be known as ‘Installation Art.’ Nevelson was equally recognized for her luxurious lifestyle and flamboyant personality, which was a contrast to the underlying style of […]
His Most Famous Painting (Romans in the Decadence of the Empire) – Thomas Couture
French artiste Thomas Couture (1815-1879) was a popular ‘History’ & ‘Classical’ painter of ‘Realist’ flavor, portraitist, and the teacher of the nineteenth century. ‘History Painting,’ considered the ‘grand genre’ for a long time, dates back to the ‘Renaissance’ era. Couture’s most famous painting “Romans in the Decadence of the Empire” […]
Norse Astrology in History – The Role of Loki
One of the more enlightening aspects of Norse astrology is studying how the planets affect human history. We see this most vividly in the slow-moving planets. Loki, who is represented by the planet Uranus, brought revolution and tumult to Asia in the 20th century. In a personal horoscope, Loki represents […]
Western Art – Modular Constructivism – A Structured Style of Sculpturing
Modular Constructivism – The Concept Dating back to over 5000 years, the history of Western Art has a colorful background. Right from the Prehistoric Period to the present generation, the Western artists, especially in Europe and Russia, have managed to spread and popularize their much-loved art form. Considered an invention […]
Astrology Aspects – 7th And 9th Divisions Of The Natal Chart
We all know the major and minor aspects of astrology, and the levels of importance placed on them. But what of those aspects that aren’t given as much importance. Looking at astrology from a numerology perspective you would automatically take into consideration all divisions of the Natal chart by numbers […]
The Secrets of Chinese Astrology Signs Compatibility and Money Making
Chinese astrology signs compatibility is usually sort after by people who are interested in getting one thing or the other to be favorable to them, especially money making. It has been the quest of mankind and most entrepreneurs try to use astrology to find out what the future holds for […]