Pop and rock music, though relatively quite recent phenomena, are so deeply embedded into the cultural makeup of society that you could likely go anywhere in the world and most people would be familiar with at least some tunes of either genre.
While today the concept of the physical reflection of the self and our ability to see an exact accurate image of ourselves at a glance seems such an unremarkable part of everyday life, it is interesting to think that this is only a relatively modern phenomenon.
Regardless of one’s personal religious belief, the Bible’s impact on the world as a work of literature and symbolic object of ideology is undeniable.
As growing interest and an increase in spaces amongst the public for non-Western artists becomes more and more prevalent, modern Middle Eastern art captivates audiences with its cultural allure, political relevance, and sheer visual beauty and display of skill and expertise rooted in thousands of years of long revered unique artistic tradition.
The instinct to create and express ideas visually is deeply ingrained in the instinct of mankind, with art being one of the primal identity factors that separates humanity as an intelligent species instead of mere animals.
A modern icon of high fashion, luxury, and style, Chanel has been a forerunner of the world of haute couture for nearly a hundred years.
Prints can be an exciting way for the art collector who is interested in a less expensive option to own a piece by a famous artists.
Vintage fashion can provide a thrill for fashionistas, history lovers, and niche collectors alike, so it is no wonder that today the area enjoys such a lucrative market amongst enthusiasts.
Anyone who is the least bit familiar with the subject of art history will have heard of the term ‘Old Masters’.
For collectors and enthusiasts around the world, dolls can represent a sense of childlike wonder, nostalgia, an insight into how children of past eras entertained themselves, or simply impressive displays of artistic model renderings of the human form.
People have been enthusiastic about sports since ancient times, and with the advent of the radio and television in the 20th century, they have become an even greater influence in entertainment and popular culture.
Whether we realize it or not, contemporary art affects us all as a part of our every day lives.
Postcards, while seemingly just everyday objects, or mundane pieces of stationary, are actually historical artifacts that have great value for many collectors.
While what often comes to mind when one thinks about the fine arts is various forms of flat images or two dimensional visual renderings, sculpture provides the opportunity to perceive a work of art from multiple perspectives in three dimensional form.
For most people, toys are something we all grew up with, regardless of what era we were born in. They are objects that played significant roles in our childhoods and were a big part of our lives at some point, whether for a short or long time.
Old Master specialist Crispian Riley-Smith aims to unlock the market of drawings and why discoveries are still possible.
While one might think of books, maps, and manuscripts as being everyday mundane items to store on a shelf or in a desk, they can actually be highly sought after and valuable if old and rare enough.
As pottery is one of the earliest inventions of mankind, with some objects dating back to 29,000 BCE, it is no surprise that its enduring influence, functionality, and value as an art form has permeated throughout millennia.
The twentieth century was an extremely dynamic, transitionary period in our history, characterized by conflict, technological innovation, and social advancement, with pivotal events such as WWI and WWII, the first man landing on the moon, and the civil rights movement to name a few.
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