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The Triumph Of The Baroque Style |
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Written by By: Max Walker
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 |
Toward the close of the 16th century a style came into being that expressed a new concept of nature and the world, of the relationships among people, and of the function of art itself in the realms of both secular and religious power and in the private realm dedicated to the enjoyment of beauty.
This amazing style was the baroque and the capital of baroque architecture was papal Rome, with Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini its leading exponents. Baroque architecture is the expression of a civilization of awe-inspiring, splendid, magniloquent images exploited by the powerful to disguise a far different reality, dramatic and full of strife: it is a tool for persuasion and propaganda. |
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Finding The Style Of Art That Is Right For You |
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Written by Administrator
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Tuesday, 02 September 2008 |
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One of the most wonderful things about art is that there are literally hundreds of different styles and forms that one can study and enjoy. Unfortunately, this same diversity that attracts many people to art and artists can also be intimidating to the newer explorer of artistic expression. If you've made the decision that you want to get involved in some kind of art appreciation, but you can't decide what kind of artwork to concentrate on, there are plenty of resources available to help you narrow down your options. |
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Taking Those Funny Pictures |
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Written by By: Kenny Gregg
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Wednesday, 27 August 2008 |
Pictures of people just standing around because they know they're going to have their picture taken aren't usually that funny. It's much better to pose the people that you're working with if you're looking for that amusing shot and you can generally do that by directing the person to the shot.
For head shots, there are generally two acceptable methods. The first is to direct the person to give a frontal portrait or you can shoot at an angle to the subjects face. Either of these methods works well especially if you can pose the person in a funny or amusing way that looks natural. That's always the more creative part of a shot of this type and it generally requires a fair amount of cooperation between the subject and the photographer. Of course, the photograph can also be considered amusing if the shot is obviously staged as well. |
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