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Fine Art Copies - Then and Now

Submitted by Christine on May 15, 2013 - 2:52am

The originality and uniqueness of an artwork is often what determines the value it attains. The artist’s popularity and skill also determines the price of the artwork when it’s sold. These two methods of valuation have been the accepted norm for over two thousand years... just about as long as when the practice of art forgeries began.

Artwork at Auction vs Fine Art Reproductions

Submitted by Christine on May 8, 2013 - 10:06pm

How do auctions work? A simple explanation of how an auction works is that the seller gives the auction house a valuable item, in some cases tells them what is the least amount he or she’s willing to accept (called a reserve), and the auction house arranges the event for bidders to attend. These days the bidders can use online and phone bids to participate from anywhere in the world; no need to be there in person. Finally, the auctioneer brings the bidders to a heated frenzy to get the highest price for the sale item, and when the hammer comes down the lucky winner walks away with the prize.

En Plein Air Artists Never Had it So Eas(el)y

Submitted by Christine on May 1, 2013 - 8:16pm

Did you ever go on a vacation to a beautiful location, and carry a camera to capture the scenery as a memento? Of course, you did. Similarly, en plein air painters have done the same thing, but with an easel, canvas and paints in tow. En plein air is a French phrase that means “in plain air”; sometimes painting outdoors was termed peinture sur le motif, which means “painting on the ground”. Groups like the Barbizon School, the Newlyn School and the Impressionists practiced this method and eventually painting out-of-doors caught on - it became quite popular in the 1870’s and afterwards.

Appreciation for the Work of Exceptional Artists

Submitted by Christine on April 27, 2013 - 7:15pm

One popular definition of art is “The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination...” The praises of these humanly qualities continue throughout history most likely because people desire and enjoy the limitless ways that life and beauty can be expressed in various forms. Those people throughout history who have become very famous in their own communities, nations and time, have been labeled master artists for good reason - they have gone above and beyond what the rest of us are capable of, and have generously shared their expert skills and imaginations in the form of creative artworks.

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Submitted by Sharon on April 9, 2013 - 6:29pm

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Fine Art Reproduction for Discerning Art Lovers

Submitted by Christine on February 23, 2013 - 8:25pm

You can really appreciate owning a fine artwork, which is hand painted by talented professional artists, especially when done in the style of a famous master artist, or uniquely customized to fit your specific requirements. Reproduction fine art is the most economical way to decorate your home and workplace with classic or iconic scenes which can be enjoyed by all. Original masterpieces are out of reach for many art lovers, due to price and availability on the market, and that’s why owning a hand painted oil reproduction is the solution to your fine art needs.

Artists in Competition and Collaboration

Submitted by Christine on February 10, 2013 - 5:08pm

It seems as if the artists of the early centuries kept to themselves and were highly competitive of each other, while in the 19th century and onwards the artists actually grouped together in small bands. The earlier artists focused on promoting the art that had gone before them, with small strides of change made going forward, and the later artists used strength in numbers to make significant and relatively sudden changes to the artworld. Grouping together in schools and communes, these artists did much to alter the course of art history.

Choose Fine Art Reproduction for Collectors

Submitted by Christine on February 3, 2013 - 11:46pm

Are you an art lover, or collector of artwork that stirs your soul? You may have found excitement in the search for a particular work of art that you have your heart set on, or maybe experienced disappointment when you couldn’t purchase it. It is understandable that you could have your sights set on owning the original, because of the prestige that goes along with being the purchaser of a one-of-a-kind. But if you are more than happy with the artist’s manner, as well as the subject and the spirit of a certain painting, why go to all of that trouble of fighting a bidding war? You can easily get a museum-quality reproduction oil painting delivered to your home in a matter of weeks. How can you pass up the opportunity to almost immediately begin enjoying your work of art without any stress or surprises?

Religious Artwork Reproductions, Then and Now

Submitted by Christine on January 24, 2013 - 1:50am

Religion and art go way back, as man tried to express his spirituality and inspire others to join in his beliefs. Each of the great civilizations, like the Egyptians, Romans, Oriental, Indian, Arabic, European and others used art in their own way to enhance their religions and their lives. Their places of worship were often architectural tributes of grand designs, and the interiors were continuously decorated by artisans over the centuries. Artists would also reproduce numerous religious tokens for the masses, of which very few can be found in museums today.

Decorate Your Home with Reproduction Artwork of Famous Religious Scenes

Submitted by Christine on January 16, 2013 - 2:29am

One of the most incredible Christian religious paintings in history is that of the Ghent Altarpiece. It was created by two artist brothers, Jan van Eyck and Hubert van Eyck, in the early 1400s. Jan van Eyck was able to complete the polyptych in 1432, but it took him six long years after his brother’s death to do so. It’s pretty much impossible to say which paintings were done by which brother, because both brothers were highly talented miniaturists with similar styles, and there is some thought that Hubert had made the frames while Jan did the painting. It’s also important to add that the finely detailed and realistically worked 24-part multi-panelled altarpiece is one of the most pious and reverent artworks ever, in art history.

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