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A Filmmaker's Guide to: Artists on Screen
Caravaggio is my favourite painter, I have read multiple biographies on him, I have also seen a number of his works in real life. I have been keen to write an article explaining how to produce a Caravaggio-like effect on screen for a few years now but I was always scared of making it too long. So, I've tried my best to keep it to the bare essentials only and not go over the top about everything. There will be some references to paintings and the life of Caravaggio and so, the book "M: The Man Who Became Caravaggio" by Peter Robb may help if you're only just starting your Caravaggio journey. However, you can read this article without having read the book - the beginning of you Caravaggio journey can start here, I would be honoured to teach you about him.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Canadian Art: 1995-Today
In the early years, Canadian works of art are known to have portrayed the world the way we saw it, through landscapes, portraits, animals and still life, to name a few. With our growth and evolution as human beings and advances in technology and urban planning, our ways of life along with our subjects, mediums and works of art have advanced and changed.
By Izzy BG6 years ago in Geeks
What Is Art?
An artist by the name of Edgar Degas once said, “Art is not what you see, but what you can make others see.” Over the years many people have questioned what the true definition of art is and what can be considered art. According to Google art is, “works produced by human creative skill and imagination”, but once again what does it mean? The meaning can go far more beyond than just what us as human can create with our imagination. When I think of art, I think of how humans connect their perspective of the world in connection with their emotions to be able to create art.
By Dana6 years ago in Geeks
The Art of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Fresh fruit by the kitchen counter by Modern Nature Art by Xandra Breban Art is amazing. We as people love art very much. Paintings, drawings, jewelry, make-up, they somehow go together when you are an artist. You take the time that is needed to look your best so that people take you and your art seriously. Many, many artists, throughout the ages made sure to dress in a way that makes us look at and appreciate their art work.
By Xandra Breban6 years ago in Geeks
Disney + 'The Swing'
It's no question that Disney draws inspiration from works of art—ranging from the beginning of time, until now—but one piece in particular has been referenced in a few of Disney's recent popular films, and a controversial piece at that.
By Molly Lucchesi6 years ago in Geeks
What Is Cinema?
(*Cinema is the highest art form. It encompasses all artistic disciplines & uses them in collaboration in order to conjure up a representation of the human condition.)
By Jacob Tobias6 years ago in Geeks
'Manon' at the Royal Opera House Review - Marianela Nunez Is a Success
The Royal Ballet’s 2019/20 season is up and running with Manon, Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 ballet based on Abbé Prévost’s 1731 novel, Manon Lescaut. Manon is lured into a world where she is the centre of attention—and while her choices are her own, they are also not, forced onto her by many influencers.
By Kadeem Hosein6 years ago in Geeks
Dianne Gall
The isolation of artists is very evident in their daily lives, working in their studios alone with their thoughts and creativity. Sometimes the isolation can’t be avoided, but becomes part of the narrative of the artwork.
By Didi Menendez7 years ago in Geeks
No, You Couldn't Have Made That
"I could have made that," is a common refrain overheard or expressed in contemporary art museums around the world. This short sentence expresses a lot at once: disbelief as to what counts as art in the museum, as well as disdain for it. Humor is there, but also clear disparaging of the work of the artists. It's also meant to make us feel better about ourselves, that we are actually accomplishing meaningful things in our lives compared to someone who just throws some blue paint on a canvas and calls it a day.
By Steve Llano7 years ago in Geeks
'Havel: The Passion of Thought'
Robert Massimi. Havel: The Passion of Thought consisted of five short plays; all dealing with communism and the freedoms that people desire. All five are pithy and good, some being better than others.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).7 years ago in Geeks
Black or White? The Issue with Artists Humanizing Non-Human Characters
If you made it past the title, congrats! You are on the journey of learning about racism, and all its subconscious context. As a cosplayer, I really enjoy it when artists take it upon themselves to humanize some of my favorite non-human characters.
By Yarn Goddess Cosplay7 years ago in Geeks
8 Mysterious Paintings that Break the Fourth Wall
In European art and literature, everything has a structure. A story has grammar, syntax, plot, characters, and setting. Paintings have colors, shapes, textures, techniques, and symbols. Part of this logical schema of the arts, is the concept of art coexisting with real life. Does life inspire art, or vice versa, or both, or neither?
By Cheryl Lynn7 years ago in Geeks