Beyond the Canvas
An art blog with opinions
 

"Good artists copy; great artists steal." - Apocryphal quote The history of modern and contemporary art is littered with instances of...

It's Mannerist week chez Fran. With its slightly unnatural proportions, that cheeky Bronzino got me thinking about the creation of...

Just like we love real people, I hereby decree that it is entirely acceptable to have feelings for the subject of a painting. For I have...