The cultures of India are diverse. The territory is as vast as the continent of Africa, but the population is one of the smallest in the world, estimated at 1.2 billion people. However, that does not mean that there are…
When we think of musical heroes, we tend to think of guitar heroes. This is a popular musical instrument that has been adopted as the choice instrument by many rock stars throughout the decades. Depending on when you were born,…
When a child is looking to learn a musical instrument, it is important not to put them off by trying to have them learn one that is too challenging, to begin with. It can be useful to explain to them…
A pigment, or coloring agent, is a substance that changes the color of materials it is mixed with or reacts with light to produce color. The components of any pigment are combined with other substances to form a colored body…
We've all seen artists post their work on social media only to discover that their photos were retouched or Photoshopped to look better. But what happened to the original? In the digital age, retouching is so commonplace that we expect…
Art is very much about personal taste. We know that from various reactions concerning different works of art that have appeared on public display. Some might not consider everything art. For instance, Tracey Emin's My Bed that was first created…
Suits are formal clothing that are worn mainly in the morning and evening to formal business and social gatherings, such as weddings, work functions, or funerals. In context, suits are a type of clothing that is typically worn for formal…
So, you thought you could just cover up a dent in your old timeworn canvas to make it look as nice as it did when it was new? You may have been right, but it's still possible to make that…
Linocutting is a technique in which woodblocks are used to carve linoleum blocks. Unlike carving on wood, linocutting is done on linoleum which can be more expensive and has the disadvantage of being brittle. However, it is a method that…
Chinese Brush Painting is a traditional Chinese art and cultural practice that dates back more than 2,000 years ago. It can be accurately described as a kind of calligraphy, but it’s more than simply writing or drawing with a brush.…