Art

The visual image is one of the most powerful modes of expression, transcending the limits of geographical location, age, gender and background. Indeed, art has long been used as a means of storytelling, from ancient tapestries and mosaics depicting historical events and age-old legends, to detailed still-life oil paintings, portraits and miniatures of loved ones. Moving on to Dadaism and the Avant-Garde, and we see a real shift in style, subject matter and motivation, with art becoming more of a...