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The History of Ceramics – From Underglaze Painting on Porcelain to Contemporary Ceramic Art

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The History of Ceramics – From Underglaze Painting on Porcelain to Contemporary Ceramic Art Ceramics is one of the oldest art forms in human history. Since prehistoric times, clay has been shaped into functional vessels and ritual objects. Early ceramic artifacts have been discovered in regions such as Mesopotamia and China, where kiln technology developed rapidly and pottery evolved from utility into artistic expression. In Ancient Greece, painted pottery reached remarkable refinement. Workshops in Athens became famous for black-figure and red-figure vase painting, where mythological narratives and scenes of daily life were rendered with technical precision. These vessels were not...

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The History of Figurative Art: From Ancient Greece to Contemporary Artists

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Figurative Art in Art History – The Power of the Human Figure from Antiquity to Contemporary Art Figurative art has been one of the most enduring and powerful forms of artistic expression throughout history. The depiction of the human figure has never been merely about representing the body – it has always carried meanings of power, identity, beauty, vulnerability, and social commentary. Already in Ancient Greece, sculptors such as Phidias and Polykleitos created idealized human forms based on harmonious proportions, shaping Western art for centuries. Roman realism later introduced psychological intensity into portraiture, emphasizing individuality over perfection. During the Renaissance,...

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POISON MENU: RELATIONSHIPS, INTOXICANTS and OTHER FINE DELICACIES TO ESCAPE YOURSELF

Posted by Katrin Valgemäe on

Have you ever felt like you were ready for the best time of your life, but then – BAM! – you pull the rug out from under yourself? Yep. Welcome to my world – a tour on the self-sabotage express, with the final stop being "How did I end up here again?" My life story? Rich. Not in euros, but in high-class self-destructive decisions. I remember promising as a teenager that I wouldn’t repeat the same tragic mistakes that broken women in my family line seemed to pass on like a legacy. Spoiler alert: I repeated them. All of them....

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ÜKS TÄPILINE ARMASTUSLUGU e LEETRID

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In this intense and thought-provoking narrative, we embark on a journey through obsessive love, exploring the fine line between love and a contagious virus. The story questions the true nature of romance and its addictive power, shared equally between a man, a woman, and their “spotted companions.”

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YOU ARE NOT REAL

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Breaking away from the conventional “lady and her cat” imagery, “YOU ARE NOT REAL” challenges the duality of woman and beast. The artworks boldly subvert societal expectations, questioning whether the woman is truly civilized or the cat truly tame. A celebration of wildness and rebellion, this series explores the balance between control and chaos, where boundaries are fluid and self-expression knows no limits.

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