Archive for the “Paintings” category
Gallery: Toyen Paintings
by Milos Itic on September 7, 2012
Marie Cerminova is the real name of Czech painter, draftsperson, surrealist and illustrator, Toyen. She worked closely with her friend surrealist poet and artist Jindrich Styrsky until he died in 21 March, 1942. One of theme in her paintings is the erotic (…)
Paintings: Joan Miró
by Milos Itic on June 14, 2012
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. There is a museum dedicated to his work, the Fundació Joan Miró which was established in his birth city in 1975. He is very fast earn international acclaim. (…)
“The Scream” and Edvard Munch set World Record
by Milos Itic on May 3, 2012
Last version of very popular painting, “The Scream” of Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch (1863-1944) sold for $120 million at on 02. 05. 2012. It has been setting a new record as the most expensive piece of art ever sold at auction. (…)
First preserved portrait in the world
by Milos Itic on December 28, 2011
Portrait of Duke Rudolf IV of Austria is the first preserved portrait in the world.
Google art project – Explore museums
by Milos Itic on March 22, 2011
Explore museums from around the world – Google art project, discover and view hundreds of artworks at incredible zoom levels, and even create and share your own collection of masterpieces. http://www.googleartproject.com
