Remember! The VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - WASH AWAY YOUR BATHROOM BLUES WITH ART!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=105 Thu, 15 May 2008 19:19:45 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=105 “It is the eye of ignorance that assigns a fixed and unchangeable color to every object; beware of this stumbling block.” Paul Gauguin

One of our main goals when we developed ArtRev.com was to become a leading fine art retailer as well as an art educator. We have stayed on track with our plans and are now offering our registered website users many ways to learn about art and new ways to expand their knowledge and creativity.

Our VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - THE POWER OF KNOWLEDGE - BUILD YOUR OWN ART LIBRARY]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=103 Thu, 15 May 2008 17:45:00 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=103 Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas (July 19, 1834 - September 27, 1917) is widely considered a master of drawing the human figure in motion. His extraordinary draftsmanship, which stressed balance and clarity of outline, became a hallmark of his signature style.

Degas worked in many VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - MASTERS OF MOTION - EDGAR DEGAS AND DOUGLAS HOFMANN]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=102 Mon, 12 May 2008 17:29:10 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=102 Effective lighting can make or break the visual impact of your wall art and is crucial to art preservation and longevity.

What is art lighting?

For many artists, art and light go hand in hand. For instance, Rembrandt is considered the greatest master of VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART LIGHTING 101]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=101 Sat, 10 May 2008 17:09:20 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=101 Do you want to redecorate but don’t know where to start or what style you prefer? The solution is to select your artwork first - many people do not know what their style is and artwork is like a reflection of the inner personality.

Artwork is a great starting point, a roadmap for selecting wall colors by pulling together interesting
VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - START WITH ART WHEN REDECORATING!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=104 Thu, 8 May 2008 18:23:17 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=104 Beauty has seemingly taken a back seat in recent times as modern artists use art more and more as a tool to make a statement. Art in the modern world encourages the viewer to interpret the world through different eyes - it is used to raise social and political issues.

That said, some artists have taken their statements too far, using shock tactics to garner publicity to sell their work. As a result, the public is demanding a return to beauty and harmony. This renewed interest in beau... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - BEAUTY AND THE ARTIST]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=100 Mon, 5 May 2008 16:56:12 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=100 Customize your art work in less time than it takes to brush your teeth! Spark your own creativity and custom frame it in less than five minutes. It’s really simple. You just click on the artwork image that you like, click on “See / Buy Framed”, and then pick a mat and frame combination that will enhance the piece and compliment your décor.

There are tons of different ways to explore your creativity. Single mats, double mats, intricate frames, simple frames, t... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - FRAME YOUR ARTWORK ONLINE IN 5 MINUTES AND SAVE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=95 Sat, 3 May 2008 17:30:49 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=95 “My mother said to me, "If you become a soldier, you'll be a general; if you become a monk, you'll end up as the Pope." Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso”.

Mothers nurture, protect, inspire, support and love unconditionally. Mothers guide their children to be the best that they can be; they are a strong influence in helping to mold your tale... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - MOTHER'S DAY - SHOW HER YOU CARE WITH ART!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=90 Sat, 3 May 2008 14:29:01 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=90 The largest medical center in the Middle East, the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center stands on a hilltop several miles from downtown Jerusalem. The center contains a medical school, nursing school, hospital, dental and pharmacy schools, and various laboratory buildings. The hospital's synagogue contains Chagall's 12 exquisite stained-glass windows depicting the blessings that Jacob... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - CHAGALL TWELVE TRIBES OF ISRAEL]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=92 Fri, 2 May 2008 15:33:46 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=92 From your light fittings to your furniture, your décor is an extension of who you are. Each artwork is handpicked to reflect your taste and personality - and your choice of fine art is the finishing touch that ties it all together.

Whether your home décor style is abstract, VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ARTWORK THAT NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=91 Thu, 1 May 2008 14:46:57 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=91 Oil paintings dating back to the 5th century have been found in caves in the Afghan region of Bamiyan. They were discovered behind two ancient colossal Buddha statues, which were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. These paintings suggest that Asians, not Europeans, were the first to use oil painting.

Most European history and art textbooks claim that oil painting started in the 15th century... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - EARLIEST OIL PAINTINGS]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=93 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:52:59 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=93 Salvador Dali once said, “You have to systematically create confusion, it sets creativity free. Everything that is contradictory creates life.” More Dali quotes...

Get creative with Dali in honor of the Surrealist Master’s birthday on the 11th May!

Born in 1904 in Figueres, Spain,
VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - DALI'S BIRTHDAY IS MAY 11]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=96 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:57:07 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=96 Visit ArtRev.com’s exclusive design, décor and home improvement articles in our Learning Center to overcome your "decorator's block" - specifically when it comes to decorating with art.

Be sure to stop by and browse through our decorating tips and t... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - BRING OUT YOUR INNER DESIGNER AND SAVE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=89 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:50:45 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=89 Are you bored with your existing décor? Would you like to update your home with a refreshing new look, but without a big budget? Injecting color into your home is an easy way to create life, vitality, interest and energy without breaking the bank.

It’s easy! Maintain your existing key pieces of furniture and create atmosphere and ambience in line with the season’s ... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - REVAMP YOUR INTERIOR DÉCOR WITH A SAVVY SPLASH OF COLOR!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=88 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:13:14 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=88 Now you can Decorate Your Life™ and the lives of others by sending e-cards of your favorite items on ArtRev.com! An E-Card is similar to a regular postcard or greeting card, with the primary difference being it is digitally created and sent via email!

Sending an E-Card is very simple and you do not have to lick a stamp! Browse the ArtRev.com collection, click on the image that you would like to send as an E-Card,... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - SHARE THE JOY OF ART WITH E-CARDS!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=97 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 18:06:05 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=97 In today’s world, where everyone wants a happy home life and an exciting relationship, the phrase "I'm lonely" alienates you like the plague.

Fortunately, loneliness can be treated by examining the causes and finding solutions. A fundamental solution, whether your loneliness is absolute, caused by separation, or existential, is to keep yourself productively engaged in human interaction and interesting hobbies or activities when your loneliness is at its worst.

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VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART - A POSSIBLE CURE FOR LONELINESS!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=98 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:47:09 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=98 Looking to brighten up your home and create the illusion of space? A few pieces of well-chosen wall art can easily transform any room into an airy retreat.

Colors that Create Space

In small rooms, it is best to paint your walls white - it creates the illusion of space because it reflects light. Your artwork selection can incorporate bright colors such as VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - CREATE THE ILLUSION OF LIGHT AND SPACE]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=86 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:52:38 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=86 A wonderful way to create interest in your interior décor is to design with art sets. What exactly does that mean? Pair two or more works of art that compliment each other to create interest on a wall.

That could mean pairing works with similar subject matter, colors and framing for an organized and synergized feel, as with this set... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - READY, GET SET, DECORATE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=85 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:26:58 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=85 Beach-inspired décor is timeless. It is always sure to make waves with its crisp lines, whitewashed walls, sun-drenched vistas and other warm accents. Celebrate the seaside by decorating with treasures inspired by the ocean, shore and lazy days spent lounging in the sun! It’s easy to enjoy summer all year round by decorating your home with an inviting seaside feel that is sure to evoke warm memories:

Here’s our top ten recommendations to get you started… these will help you to celebrate... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR YOUR WALLS!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=83 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 19:36:18 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=83 A contemporary art auction spearheaded by U2 frontman Bono and British artist Damien Hirst raised more than $42 million for programs battling HIV and AIDS. The (Red) Auction, named for Bono’s fundraising effort battling AIDS in Africa, offered up 83 works by artists including Hirst, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Banksy, Tracey Emin, VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ARRANGE A CHARITY ART AUCTION AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=82 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 11:05:18 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=82 Irreplaceable works of art can suffer damages after years of exposure to unfavorable elements; water, heat, light, smoke… they can crack and show wear and tear from previous restorations of dubious quality. They can be damaged by human error in accidents, as in the case of Casino mogul Steve Wynn, who famously ripped a 3-inch hole through his $139 million Picasso painting while gesticulating at a... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=80 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:14:57 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=80 What better way to introduce art enthusiasts to the wonderful world of art collecting and art appreciation than to give away FREE artwork. For a limited time only, ArtRev.com is giving away limited edition lithographs by world famous artist, Jean-Claude Picot. This special offer is valid for a ve... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - FREE LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH BY JEAN-CLAUDE PICOT]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=79 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:38:57 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=79 1- The Louvre in Paris is arguably the world's most famous Museum. It houses a wonderful collection of antiquities and European paintings, including Leonardo's Gioconda (Mona Lisa) and Madonna of the Rocks, Jacques Louis David's Oath of the Horatii, Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People and Alexandros of Antioch's Venus de Milo.

2- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (k... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART MUSEUMS YOU SHOULD VISIT!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=77 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:07:04 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=77 Not all art masterworks are exhibited in the great museums of the world. Some belong to private art collectors, one of the most expensive and exclusive “hobbies” reserved only for billionaires.

Today's billionaires are no different from the grand dukes and popes of the Renaissance or the merchants of 17th century Amsterdam. They buy art to appreciate it, to lear... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - PRIVATE TREASURES - PIVOTAL PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=75 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:22:20 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=75 Pablo Picasso when he was aged about 20 has been found in the bedroom of a house in south-west England. The work was found stacked with two works by other major artists, George Stubbs and Alfred Munnings, both of whom specialized in painting horses.

"Etreinte" (Embrace) shows a nude Picasso in an intimate embrace with his girlfriend Louise Lenoir, ... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - EARLY PICASSO NUDE DISCOVERED IN ENGLISH BEDROOM!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=81 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:16:18 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=81 "I've done the portrait of Monsieur Gachet with a melancholy expression, which might well seem like a grimace to those who see it… Sad but gentle, yet clear and intelligent, that is how many portraits ought to be done… There are modern heads that may be looked at for a long time, and that may perhaps be looked back on with longing a hundred years later." Vincent Van Gogh, June 1890

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - THE MYSTERY OF DOCTOR GACHET]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=78 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:16:56 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=78 Ambroise Vollard was the ultimate wheeler-dealer of the early 20th century art world; the man who gave Cezanne, Picasso, and Maillol their first one-man shows. He was the vortex of the Paris art world from the 1890's until his death in 1939. VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - WHO IS AMBROISE VOLLARD?]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=74 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:35:44 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=74 Buy What You Like

Art is meant to be displayed and enjoyed and it will more than likely be in your collection for some time, perhaps even your lifetime, so make sure it appeals to you. You can’t go wrong as long as it gives you pleasure and it is within your budget. Art is a personal choice so explore and let art be an expression of your personality.

Look at art regularly and develop your eye, so that you learn what you like and why. The more you look, the more you'l... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - GUIDE TO COLLECTING ART]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=73 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:15:05 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=73 Spanish police and the FBI have dismantled a multimillion-dollar international art ring for the production and sale of counterfeit limited edition fine art prints of renowned artists including Pic... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART FORGERY OPERATION ON EBAY BROKEN UP BY FBI AND SPANISH POLICE]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=72 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:40:02 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=72 Why collect art?

To answer this question, you have to ask yourself why you are considering acquiring a piece of art. Fine art can cost a significant sum, but if it meets your needs, it’s worth every penny. As long as you enjoy it, art is never a waste of money

Anyone can buy art, and for almost any reason. Whether a seasoned or first-time buyer, there is a perfect work of ... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - THE VALUE OF ART]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=71 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:55:41 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=71 Have you ever wondered what a car designed by Picasso would look like? It may look something like this…

Andy Saunders, a 44-year-old mechanic from Poole, Dorset, spent six months turning an aged Citroen 2CV into a cubist work of art inspired by Picasso's Portrait of Dora Maar. D... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - PICASSO ON WHEELS!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=70 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:39:18 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=70 Art enthusiasts know that art and art preservation are important, but when asked why, it is often difficult to articulate. Art is important because it makes us feel good. It can challenge us. It is an extension of our personalities. It is a statement about society. It matters “just because”… the impact of art was best expressed recently by Philippe de Montebello, the ... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART IS A BEAUTIFUL THING!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=69 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:34:58 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=69 Degas painted horseracing…. Sports art is a wonderful way to capture the human form in motion. It can be exciting ... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - SPORTS ART]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=68 Thu, 6 Mar 2008 09:24:21 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=68 Damien Hirst’s art continues to grab attention with the sale of a life-size human skull entitled “For the Love of God”. It is cast in platinum and encased entirely in 8,601 diamonds and was recently sold to a private investment group for $100 million. This record makes it both the highest selling work of art by a living artist and the most expensive work of art ev... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - COSTLIEST WORK OF ART]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=67 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:07:01 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=67 Warhol's iconic Flowers series.

The original screen prints date mostly from the 1970s, when the VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - POP ART FRAGRANCE IS BLOOMING]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=66 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 11:20:51 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=66 Movies like The Thomas Crown Affair have glamorized the theft of art, painting (excuse the pun) these criminals as harmless sophisticates who enjoy the thrill of outwitting authorities for fun. The reality i... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - ART THEFT]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=62 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 12:39:02 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=62 German academics at the Heidelberg University library believe that they have finally confirmed the identity of the "Mona Lisa", the subject in Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait painting. Art historians have often wondered whether the smiling woman may have been Da Vinci's lover, his mo... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - MONA LISA MYSTERY SOLVED!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=65 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:54:16 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=65 Contemporary Art ever.

A resounding success, the auction exceeded its high estimate of $29 million, raising $42.58 million. Records were set for seventeen artists, including Marc Quinn, Banksy, Howard Hodgkin, Keith Ty... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - RED AUCTION - ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE!]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=63 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:46:47 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=63 Two Impressionist paintings stolen in one of Europe's largest art thefts have been recovered in an abandoned car found in front of a psychiatric hospital in Zurich.

The paintings by Vincent van Gogh and VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - PAINTINGS RECOVERED FROM $163 MILLION SWITZERLAND HEIST]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=60 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:46:50 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=60 May 10th, 2008 marks the 500th birthday of the Sistine Chapel, one of the most renowned artworks of the High Renaissance.

In 1508, Michelangelo was commissioned by Pope Julius II to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The contract was signed on 10th, May 1508.

The proposed theme was for twelv... (continued on artrev.com)

VIEW AND POST COMMENTS - MICHELANGELO'S SISTINE CHAPEL CEILING CELEBRATES ITS 500TH BIRTHDAY]]> http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=57 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:28:51 EST http://www.artrev.com/blog/blogentry.asp?bid=57 "In business, as in life, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate." - Dr. Chester L. Karass

Do you consider yourself to be a savvy negotiator?