Dramatic coloratura sopranos are more rare voices because they, too, need to be flexible but hold a strength and power behind the voice that can extend into a further range up the scale. Examples of dramatic coloratura artists are Jessye Norman, Edda Moser, and Sumi Jo. Soprano voices can ...
the human body, in particular, the unclothed or nude female body, has traditionally been regarded as the highest aspiration for artists. Indeed, more than almost any other subject, the female nude connotes “high art” and is an icon of Western culture, civilisation and artistic accomplishment....
Sofonisba Anguissola's undeniable talent attracted the attention of Michelangelo and the king of Spain. Today more and more of her works are being identified, securing the legacy of this remarkable woman.
Gentileschi's period in Rome was phenomenally successful, she was able to meet and collaborate with other artists. Her unusual status as a female artist coupled with her incredible artistic talent attracted many of the important patrons that resided in the city. As a member of the Academy, Art...
Here is a masterpiece in it’s own right. Influenced by the Baroque period which has surfaced in the magnificent creations of some of the top Couturiers to grace the European runways the likes of Gianni Versace, Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen that period is evoked in this manifestatio...
In other Baroque news, a Belgian artist namedMichaelina Wautieris currently headlining her firstretrospective, an exhibition co-sponsored by Antwerp’s Museum aan de Stroom and the Rubenshuis. During a period when most female artists were consigned to painting flowers, Wautier up...