Artist’s Biography – Albrecht Dürer Jan 11, 2012 Albrecht Dürer German The working life of Albrecht Dürer (1471 – 1528), who was the greatest artistic figure in Germany before the modern era, spanned the Gothic, Renaissance, and Reformation periods. Trained as a painter and printmaker, in his early twenties Dürer became interested in making prints….

Raphael Sanzio Jan 09, 2012 Artist’s Biography School of Raphael (1483-1520) Born in the artistic center of Urbino, Italy as Raphaello Sanzio, Raphael received his early training in art from his father, the painter Giovanni Santi. Aware of his son’s talents, Giovanni soon sent him to the workshop of Pietro Perugino, a local artist of considerable talent. Raphael was a genius, and quickly evolved…

Russian Lacquer Boxes – One of Russia’s Most Intricate Art Forms Jan 09, 2011 Russian lacquer boxes are one of Russia’s most intricate art forms. These miniature masterpieces are not only highly decorative and collectible. What are Russian lacquer boxes made of? An authentic Russian lacquer box is made from a very high quality papier-mâché. Papier-mâché…

Robert Held Art Glass Jan 05, 2011 Robert Held Art Glass, Canada’s largest hot glass studio and gallery, located in the heart of Kitsilano, Vancouver, British Columbia. Visitors to our studio are welcome to visit, stay for a demonstration and learn about an ancient art form that amazes even today. Robert Held’s art glass collections…

Iconography. What is an Icon? Dec 19, 2010 Icon of Vladimir Mother of God Orthodox Iconography has three basic functions. The first is primarily pedagogical; the icons depict in lines and color what the scriptures and other writings of the Church say with words. Second, they function as a means for the Orthodox Christian to…

Illuminated Manuscripts Dec 16, 2010 What is an Illuminated Manuscript? How were Illuminated Manuscripts made? What books were Illuminated, and where? How Illuminated Manuscripts acquire value A single leaf from a Music Manuscript A single leaf from a Scholar’s Bible   What is an illuminated manuscript? An illuminated manuscript is a book written and decorated…

Welcome to Anazao Dec 09, 2010 Welcome to Anazao, home to some of the finest collections in the world. Here art-lovers, connoisseurs and patrons alike can browse and acquire one-of-a-kind antiques, gifts, unique original works of art and quality reproductions of masterpieces from centuries gone by.  Come in and lose yourself in another world. – See…