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Today, nearly everything we use is digital. We use smartphones and computers to check our emails, use social media and communicate with each other. As the times changed, art has also become digital. Digital art is a relatively new art movement rising with recent technological developments in a digitalized world.    Definition of Digital Art Digital art, new media art,...

  One of the most famous and prolific artists of Renaissance Italy, Caravaggio profoundly influenced art history with his many famous artworks and pieces. His use of contrasting colours, employing vulgar realism and effort to make still life a prominent theme kept impacting the perception of art even centuries after his death. Let's discover the life of this influential artist...

Many art-lovers state that they don't like or understand abstract art drawings and even think they are meaningless doodles. But needless to say, abstract art has been an inseparable part of art for over a century. And it is a significant part of contemporary art movements and works in general. Some say abstractions are the oldest example of art dating...

  Banksy is one of the most mysterious and provocative street artists. Allegedly, Banksy started making graffiti as a teenager near Bristol, UK, in the ’90s. Since then, Banksy’s works have appeared worldwide and sold for millions at several auctions. Banksy’s style is known worldwide, as are his outbreaks on the institution and what he thinks as human rights abuses....

Michelangelo is one of the most iconic figures of Renaissance art. He started his painting career around the age of 12 and influenced the world of art profoundly with his masterpieces. Today, many paintings, sculptures and buildings made by Michelangelo spread throughout Italy and other parts of Europe. Michelangelo was born in the village of Caprese and grew up in...

  We can name Kaws as one of the most creative artists of our time. He is an artist who doesn't follow the contemporary currents of art but rather creates his unique style by bending the very definition of art and its purpose. Kaws began his career making street art and graffiti. With his unique style, he became a well-known...

  Acrylic paint is usually popular for crafts and paintings. However, since acrylic paint dries faster than other types of paint, removing it off from surfaces or items is usually a hassle. But don't worry; Artchi prepared the perfect guide on how to remove acrylic paint. Why is it difficult to remove acrylic paint? You might wonder: "Why is acrylic...

  There's nothing more refreshing than a good change of colours in your sweet home! Although painting has its own difficulties and might be challenging if you never did it before, it's a great way to beautify and maintain your room. There are numerous ways to paint a room, and most people struggle with deciding the best. Should you paint...

Sculpting is one of the oldest art forms. Another word to describe sculpting might be "immortal" since preserving sculptures is less demanding than paintings and many other art forms used as accessories. Plus, sculptures usually survive longer without effort. That's why today we have many statues made in the ancient ages. The history of sculptures goes as back as humanity...

  The human body has always been a source of inspiration for art. However, the norms regarding its portrayal have a complicated history that evolved through time and different art movements. Whereas some of the most famous artworks depict nude representations of the human body, artists often needed to challenge social norms to produce them. The depiction of the female...