Elysian
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A Brief History of Lawren Harris
Written by Janvi Sharma Lawren Harris (born in 1885 and dead by 1970) was a Canadian painter who played a significant role in shaping the early 20th century Canadian art scene. Born into a wealthy family in Brantford, Ontario, Harris studied in Berlin and New York. Influenced by Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, he developed a distinctive…
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Top 3 Art Series by Claude Monet
Written by Janvi Sharma Claude Monet (born in 1840 and dead by 1926) was a renowned French painter around his time. Especially being a key figure in the Impressionist movement, which emerged in the late 19th century. Born and raised in Paris, Monet’s early life was marked by a love for art and a keen…
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Discovering the World of Art: A Look into Painting, Abstract, Drawing, Surrealism, and Sculpting
Written by Janvi Sharma Art has its roots in prehistoric times, with early forms being simple drawings, carvings, and paintings on natural surfaces. These artworks served various purposes, including communication, storytelling, religious rituals, and early education. Palaeolithic cave art, dating back tens of thousands of years, is some of the earliest evidence of human artistic…
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Welcome to the Elysian Blog
Written by Samantha Esquibel Hello there! Welcome to the Elysian Blog, one of the three Meraki Blogs run by myself, and Mehak Lally. In this post, I will entail all you need to know about us! Who are we? As mentioned previously, this blog is 1 of 3 blogs we run. For a quick preview…