Category Archives: Genres of Art
Feb
February marks LGBT+ history month. Throughout history, art has been used to celebrate, to show defiance and to represent the soul and, with this in mind, few groups have been as expressive, vibrant and powerful in the art world as the LGBT+ community. We are proud to feature these emotive and eye-catching pieces from artists […]
Jan
An art wall can be a uniquely personal and very striking display, whether designed to showcase your artistic taste to visitors or to be kept in a private room for your own enjoyment. It is an easy way to tell a story as well as build up an art collection over time by choosing affordable […]
Dec
The art world is vast and captivating, which can make the thought of choosing a piece of art to give as a gift feel daunting, but a print can make a truly unique and personal gift and well worth the effort, especially at Christmas. If you have seen inside your recipient’s home and know the […]
Oct
If we listen to the art of music to cheer us up, help us relax, dance and enjoy time on our own or with loved ones, then surely tangible forms of art such as paintings and sculptures will have the same emotional affect? Cultural historians have come to believe that art is the new religion […]
Sep
People, as creative beings, are drawn to figurative art. From infancy, we recognise human forms and faces- is it any wonder that figurative art can evoke such a strong reaction in us? Many of the earliest known artistic creations depict humans and animals- the Venus of Tan-Tan (est 200,000-500,000 BC) was a stone humanoid sculpture […]
Jul
Artists are regularly influenced by their environments and life experiences. Here at Carla’s Curiosities, we are proud to represent artists from all over the world. Their cultures and backgrounds shine through the amazing work they create. Let us take a look at some of the artists we represent and look for clues in their styles. […]
May
People are drawn to the unusual and curious; since the Neolithic era, people of all cultures have collected objects of interest. In the 1500s, notable collections of art and natural objects became known as Kunstkammer in German but the first known use of the word ‘curio’ was in 1849, when the practice of owning a […]
Apr
When the definition of ‘art’ alone is enough to incite debate, the definition of what constitutes ‘erotic art’ was always going to be an exciting and many layered discussion. Art is, at its core, designed to give the viewer an emotional response. Erotic art is intended to arouse desire at the very least, but deciding […]
Feb
Choosing art is a personal but exciting decision that gives you freedom to explore your own tastes while appreciating the variety of art available. Much depends on the space you are choosing art for. Art chosen for a show home is often conservative- requiring mass appeal for potential buyers, while choosing art for your own […]
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