Art, ideas and inspiration you won't find anywhere else
Art, ideas and inspiration you won't find anywhere else
Introduction If symmetry and imperfection determine how we feel about a work, then geometry is what determines the way it stands. Behind many compositions that we consider harmonious, there is an invisible structure that cannot be…
Introduction Symmetry in art has long been identified with the concept of beauty. From the philosophical approaches of Plato to modern aesthetic theories, balance and proportion are considered fundamental elements of a «correct» work. However, if we examine art more closely…
The art of Ukiyo-e is one of the most important chapters of Japanese culture. It developed mainly from the 17th to the 19th centuries and reflects a world of aesthetics, symbolism and everyday life. These woodblock prints were not just images, they were windows…
In the 1860s and beyond, with Japan's opening to international trade, the West was exposed to an explosion of visual stimuli. Woodblock prints, color prints (ukiyo-e), lacquerware, textiles, fans, and an aesthetic that seemed radically different from...
During our recent visit to the Van Gogh exhibition in Athens, one element particularly caught our attention and made us discover one of the many hidden aspects of this special artist. The Japanese influence in his works, or rather…
