Most art museums around the world have a good number of oil paintings. But why? Take a dive into the history of oil paintings and learn what makes it popular.
Appreciating the Art of... Art Forms?
Learn about the various art mediums and their development across time.
Have you ever wondered how the materials and techniques shape the meaning of an artwork? Welcome to the world of art materials and methods, where you will discover what makes an artwork art, and how one is made.
Stories in this series:
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Did you know?
The world’s earliest oil paintings were discovered in Afghanistan – Buddhist cave paintings made in the 7th century
Appreciating the Art of Art Forms – Why are there so many oil paintings?
Appreciating the Art of Art Forms – Is making a copy of art, also art?
Printmaking is making a comeback, but is a printed copy considered art? Learn about printmaking and its evolution through the years.
Appreciating the Art of Art Forms – Why are some videos considered art, and others are not?
Video art covers a world of analogue and digital audio-visual recordings. Learn about video art and how it is made.
