Art

The Paleolithic period, or Old Stone Age, was the longest phase of human history. Its most outstanding feature was the development of the human species-- Homo sapiens. Paleolithic peoples were generally nomadic hunters and gatherers who sheltered in caves, used fire, and fashioned stone tools. Their cultures are identified by distinctive stone-tool industries. By the Upper Paleolithic there is evidence of communal hunting, constructed shelters, and belief systems centering on magic and the supernatural. Rock carving and paintings reached their peak in the Magdalenian culture of Cro-Magnon man.

So there you have it Art started in the stone age and we have been painting ever since.

Paul here just upped and went to Hiati to live!! I just love his use of colour, the guy is a genius. Here are a few of his pieces merged to give you a flavour of his work. He really inspires me.

Pop Art - An art movement and style that had its origins in England in the 1950s and made its way to the United States during the 1960s. Pop artists have focused attention upon familiar images of the popular culture such as billboards, comic strips, magazine advertisements, and supermarket products. Leading exponents are Richard Hamilton (British, 1922-), Andy Warhol (American, 1928?1930?-1987), Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997), Claes Oldenburg (American, 1929-), Jasper Johns (American, 1930-), and Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-).

I know I have shown impressionists , in Guaguin and Van Gogh, but I like more types of art than just impressionism. Pop art and Surrealism are both favourite styles of art. In truth I absolutely adore anime and comic book art, I feel that is art for the massis

Vincent, at first I did not like his art, anyone who can sit painting vase after vase of sunflowers deserves not to sell a painting, but that is not quite true. I don't like his rendition of Sunflowers but some of the ones I do like are here. I also like his bedroom picture, that is japanese prespective so I am informed, even so I just like it.