Novelty Ties Inspired by the Art of Famous Artist Pablo Picasso

November 27th, 2010 No Comments   Posted in pablo picasso


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There are many different styles of neckties to choose from. There are animal print styles, catchy sayings and phases, and even depictions from many famous painters, including Pablo Picasso. In fact, Picasso designed neck ties are one of the most famous and popular designs available, more so than Salvador Dali, Rembrandt, or even Michelangelo.

Famous Artwork Rendered on Neckwear

You can find an abundance of different neckwear inspired from Pablo Picasso, from contemporary designs like the Woman Playing Guitar, from his 1924 painting, or the Harlequin Leaning on His Elbow, based on his painting from 1901. There are even reprints of his more abstract and disturbing works, like The Smoker from 1969, and even ones by other artists who have been inspired by this famous painter.

One of these is the Abstract Picasso Woman, designed from a water color painting by Matilde Caceres-Zelinger, from Texas. This tie design is printed in brilliant colors and is ideal for any person with great taste. Another Picasso inspired necktie is the “Picasso” Apple, which is a digital collage of the original photo of a lopsided apple, inspired by many of Picasso‘s odd renderings. There are also many others to choose from, including many different reprints of original paintings.

Places to Purchase

So the question you may be asking is where you can get one of the Picasso inspired ties, and how much they cost. Well you may be able to find a few of them at department stores; however for the best selection and prices, it is a good idea to start online. There are many necktie manufacturers that have a wide selection of famous artist’s designs, including Ralph Marlin. These are available in silk or polyester, or even a mixture of materials, and are very reasonably priced.

For example, the Three Musicians, from 1921, is a brilliantly colored rendition made from silk and is reasonably priced. The Picasso Portrait Ovals collector necktie is black and white, and is filled with small ovals of Picasso‘s self portrait, available in polyester, for under $20 dollars. There are many other styles to choose from as well. In order to get the best deals it is a good idea to shop around, since prices may vary. Also be sure to check for other costs as well, such as shipping, taxes, and even exchange rates. Some companies provide free shipping, for orders over a certain amount.

When choosing an online dealer, make sure you read all the fine print. Check for their return policies, and any guarantees that may be offered. It may also be a good idea to also check with one of the online auction houses. There are many deals there you may not find anywhere else. One thing of concern with auction houses is that many ties may not be brand new, which is not a problem if they are in excellent condition.

Conclusion

So if you want to stand out from the crowd, express your own style, or even show your appreciation for fine art, do it with Picasso inspired neckwear. Each is unique, is available in black and white or color, and will definitely set you apart from the rest of the office. Not only do men’s ties represent many of Picasso‘s famous works, but they also make for a unique topic around the water cooler.

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Famous Artworks of the World

November 1st, 2010 No Comments   Posted in Vincent van Gogh


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Watching an extraordinary painting made by different colors and patterns could evoke a sense of excitement. Although there could be some artworks that are really hard to understand due to the different stokes and color that were used and its title does not even describe the way it looks like. Then again, the overall beauty, the colors and the theme of the painting can evoke a strong emotion. In this article, you will discover the famous paintings of the world.

Number one in the list of world-famous paintings is the Mona Lisa. It is one of the most-talked about works of Leonardo da Vinci. The Mona Lisa is a painting in oil and known to be a painting of a woman with a mysterious smile. At the present, it is hanged in the Louvre Museum in Paris and it has the most expensive insurance value for a painting.

Vincent Van Gogh also has a popular painting entitled Portrait of Dr. Gachet. It is a painting of Van Gogh‘s doctor, Dr. Gachet. Van Gogh describes the expressions in the painting as “Sad but gentle, yet clear and intelligent.”The Portrait of Dr. Gachet is also included in the list of the most expensive paintings up to this day.

The list of the world’s famous paintings also include The Dream of Pablo Picasso. The Dream is an oil on canvass and it a portrait of a woman Marie Therese with several motifs hidden in the artwork. According to Picasso, the painting was mysteriously done for on the next day after it was finished, he could not even believe that he made it himself.

The oil painting on canvass entitled Sunrise by Claude Monet is considered as one of the renowned paintings of all time. It is considered an impressionist painting and also known as Impression Sunrise. This painting is one of the best impressionist paintings in the world.

These are just some of the most famous artworks in the world. It could be a once in lifetime opportunity to be able to appreciate artworks in their original version. However, its pictures and other replicas can be found in the Internet and other parts of the world. By taking a look at these paintings, you might be enticed to make a painting of your own.

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His Most Famous Painting (The School of Athens) – Raphael

October 11th, 2010 No Comments   Posted in Andy Warhol


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Born in Urbino and trained under Pietro Perugino in Perugia, ‘Italian Renaissance’ painter and the architect of the Italian High Renaissance Raffaello Sanzi or Santi, better known as Raphael, is recognized at par with Leonardo and Michelangelo in the terms of artistic talent. Of the many remarkable pieces produced, Raphael’s most famous ‘High Renaissance’ painting is “The School of Athens or Scuola di Atene (Italian)” (1510-11), a huge composition of various figures adorned on the Vatican walls in Rome.

In 1508, Pope Julius II commissioned frescoes in four rooms, Stanze di Raffaello, at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican. Architect Donato Bramante suggested Raphael’s name to the Pope for this project. Each room signified a theme that was represented with a painting, such as Theology by Disputa, Poetry by Parnassus, Law by Jurisprudence, and Philosophy by The School of Athens, which is also the most famous amongst the other frescoes. Raphael’s work reflected clearly outlined figures fostered by the outstanding use of light and shadow to give depth and realistic edge.

“The School of Athens” ensnares the renowned philosophers of the Greek world, with Plato and Aristotle at its centre. They are seen holding in their left hand the copies of Timaeus & Nicomachean Ethics respectively, with a group of other philosophers & scientists on each side of Plato and Aristotle. The philosophers at Plato’s side seem to conjecture the obscurity of the globe, while those at the Aristotle’s end, appear vexed for nature and humanity. Some other well-known philosophers and scientists Sanzi captured are Pythagoras, Heraklettes, and Euclid, the Greek mathematician shown with a compass. Raphael has placed himself at one far end of the composition as a commoner peering from a group of scholars. The overall impact of “The School of Athens” frescoes is that of grandiose charm, serenity, & symmetry, illustrating the historical continuity of Platonic thought.

Raphael began working on “The School of Athens” in 1509 and accomplished it by November 1511. The Pope too took an instant liking to Raphael and so did the others. Being a total charmer, for women especially, Raphael earned himself the title of ‘Prince of Painters.’ Giorgio Vasari once said about Raphael, “Raphael was so gentle and so charitable that even animals loved him, not to speak of men.”

Appreciating “The School of Athens,” Celio Calcagnini once said, “It took many ancient heroes and a long age to build Rome, and many enemies and centuries to destroy it. Now Raphael has sought and discovered Rome in Rome; it takes a great man to seek, but discovery comes of God himself.”

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A Bad Review Gave the Impressionists Their Famous Name!

October 10th, 2010 No Comments   Posted in Claude Monet


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Claude Monet is perhaps the most famous of the Impressionists. But how did they get that name?

In 1874, there were strict standards for works hung in the official Paris Salon. They had to be classically painted, perfectly aligned and glass-smooth with no brush strokes – almost photographic. A group of artists who had a different style of painting had often been rejected by the Salon. Their art went in a different direction. It embodied small, fast, colorful brush strokes that gave merely the essence, the “impression,” of the subject. They decided to exhibit their works in an independent show. And their first show got a bad review.

Edouard Manet started the whole “Impressionist” art movement, although it wasn’t called Impressionism at that time. Manet’s work in the 1860′s greatly influenced Claude Monet and other artists.

The principal Impressionist painters who worked together and influenced each other were:

Claude Monet

Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Camille Pissaro

Alfred Sisley

Berthe Morisot

Armand Guillaumin

Frederic Bazille

Edgar Degas and Paul Cezanne also painted in an Impressionist style for a time.

These artists shared new approaches to art. They each had their own style, but generally they liked painting outdoors (called “en plein air”) with fast, short brush strokes. They thought this better captured the general “impression” of the scene.

The Paris Salon was the official art exhibition of the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. From 1748-1890 it was the chief art event in the Western world. The Salon had accepted the works of some of these painters, but often they were rejected or poorly situated if accepted at all. So in 1874 several artists decided to have an independent exhibition of the works the Salon had refused.

The exhibition took place in April 1874, in the salon of the photographer Nadar.

Claude Monet hung his painting of a sunrise, called “Impression, soleil levant” or “Impression, sunrise.” It was painted with visible brush strokes, using the technique of broken color to give a visual sensation of light.

Art critic Louis Leroy ridiculed the show, using the title of Monet‘s piece as the title of his hostile review, “The Exhibition of the Impressionists.” He wrote:

“Impression – I was certain of it. I was just telling myself that, since I was impressed, there had to be some impression in it… and what freedom, what ease of workmanship! Wallpaper in its embryonic state is more finished than that seascape.”

Although intended as a derogatory remark, the term “Impressionism” was adopted by the artists themselves. The Impressionists were radicals at the time who now had a name for their new art movement.

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Childhood artwork of a World Famous Artist

August 27th, 2010 No Comments   Posted in Famous Art

In this video….take a peek into the amazing artistic talents of Robert Lyn Nelson when he was as young as 4 years old. He first started drawing at age 2 and painting landscapes and portraits at age 5. As a 13 year old he attended art classes at Chaffey College through scholarships awarded to him. His first one man show as a 14 year old was virtually sold out. RLN a truly incredible artistic talent…..

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