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A painting that's meant to make you think of death, or the limitations of human life, and human power.
It depicted often things that will wither or die, or that symbolize death (like a skull, or a candle that's almost burned up). Rich dutch people had it (17th century) to remind them about the seriousness of life, that one should think of more than to just have pleasure.
still lifes
Vanitas was a particular style of still life that was immensely popular in the Netherlands beginning in the 17th century.
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When were cave paintings first used?
20000 years ago
What mediums does Vladimir kush use in his work?
Vladimir Kush's surreal paintings' are very famous. The medium he used mostly too make his paintings was oil on canvas. He also has some paintings with gilcee on Canvas.
What process was used to determine the age of the Lascaux Cave paintings?
radiocarbon dating
When was the first time people used paint?
Cavemen paintings are the earliest art we know about.
How is line used in prehistoric paintings?
It wasn't used. It was very basic art and very close to "stick people" type of art.
What style did Charles Demuth?
He used cubist abstraction on his paintings people.
What kind of paintings Diego Rivera paint?
Diego Rivera used to paint frescoes (mural paintings).
What kind of paintings are from Paul Cezanne?
There are many paintings that are from Paul Cezanne. Paul Cezanne created paintings that used repetitive and exploratory brushstrokes that are highly recognizable.
What is the artistic style of Emily carr?
Emily Carr used a style of painting called post-impressionism. She used many types of paint including oil on canvas and water colors. Emily often mixed a bit of cubism in her paintings.
What kind of colors did Van Gogh use in his paintings?
He used strong colours
What modern artist used vanitas in his or her work?
audrey flack
What kind of working mediums did Raphael do?
he used oil on wood
What is Picasso's technique?
Pablo Picasso often used an oil on canvas technique. The style of his paintings are classified as cubism and surrealism.
How did Frank Stella's Irregular Polygon paintings differ from other paintings of the 1960's?
It was differ because frank wanted it to be! and because he used different kind of techniques.
What are the names of some artists that specialize in distorted paintings?
The artists that specialized in distorted painting used the "anamorphosis" style paintings. This style of painting showed a distorted vantage point and perspective. Some artists that specialized in this form of painting were Leonardo De Vinci (Leonardo's Eye) and Hans Holbein the Younger (The Ambassadors).
Why does one tend to hang wall paintings?
Wall paintings are hung for decorative purposes and to express one's personal style in their home. They may be used to create a mood, for example to have a relaxing space or one that is inviting for guests. Sometimes they are also used for status or as a conversation piece.
What art media is used in Audrey Flacks Marilyn Vanitas?
PhotorealismOil over acrylic on canvas
