Ad-lib Art...

Last November 29, 2012, there was an event called the PRISAA. I was aware of this so called game event of different college students from different schools from Laguna. It was the first time for Lyceum of The Philippines - Laguna to host such big event like this. While I was sitting beside my other choir members, our professor asked me to tell my classmates to watch the program and draw the different happenings during the event. At first I was really shocked because of what she said, I was like, "OMG! How can I do that?" I don't have any idea what to draw. Since we need to maximize the time that our professor gave us, I came up with the photographer who's capturing every moment that is happening in the event and one of the members of Lyceum Spartans Dance Troupe that showcased their great talent in dancing.

I can say that I really enjoyed what I did. I was inspired because of my classmates. They helped me to make a better output. I love how we laugh and having fun even if it's a simple thing. I can also say that doing impromptu art is a very challenging task. Why? Because you will think out of the box. You will give your best and your creativity to the fullest to make the best output you can make in a very short period of time. It was also fun because you have your classmates beside you that help you to have the best design. Art has been and always will be my passion. Doing art is fun. It makes me feel so comfortable whenever I'm doing a design. I will practice my skills in drawing. I want to further enhance my talent in drawing. I know I will be good at this with practice. I am looking forward for my better future. :-)

Arts. Arts. Arts.

For me, the the best period of arts in the history was "Renaissance". According to my researches, the Renaissance began in Italy in the 1300s and was characterized by an intellectual movement away from the religious themes that had blessed in the Middle Ages. Instead, artists during Renaissance began to focus on worldly themes of arts such as the importance of the individual. At the same time, artists began to imitate the styles, particularly in sculpture, that were common in old days. Some of the most famous artists of the Renaissance include Michelangelo for the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and his statue of the biblical David; Leonardo da Vinci for his many paintings including the Mona Lisa; and Raphael for his painting The School of Athens, which describes important philosophers from old days. The Renaissance was also a time when learning in many disciplines spread due to a higher standard of living which led to increasing numbers of universities, academies, and libraries.

Much of this learning influenced the art styles of the period. Painters during the Renaissance used increasing levels of mathematical attention in their work, learning how to apply techniques we take for granted today, such as the use of perspective to portray scenes which appear highly realistic to the viewer. Portrait artists used improved anatomical knowledge to paint human figures which looked accurate. The main distinction between the art of the Middle Ages and that of the Renaissance is the level of realism present in painting and sculpture. I won't say I don't have that much information about history of arts but I can say that our arts in the history

The beauty, where happiness and sadness clash.

The Mona Lisa was one of the most famous painting in the history of art and continues to inspire people to make parody, scientific theory, and more. An artwork that was made by one of the most famous painter in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci. Leonardo made a big name in the industry of painting. He's also the inspiration of many succeeding artists now a days. Some of his paintings, consist of portraits, landscapes and even also some of his well known paintings, The Last Supper, The Baptism, and The Annunciation. But The Mona Lisa, has the best impact to the people in the world. But who is Mona Lisa? What is the reason beyond her mysterious smile? Many questions arose over the years as to the true identity of the woman in the portrait.The Mona Lisa is said to be a portrait of a real woman. Leonardo painted it on the 16th century in Italy. A French government in Musee du Louvre in Paris, France currently owned the portrait. It was believed that it was painted four years.

As I keep on searching, I bumped to a blog about what happened to Lisa Gherardini. Archaeologists said that they’ve unearthed the secret behind the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. It was said that it was buried beneath the floor of a convent in Florence, Italy. They’ve found a skeleton they believe belonged to Lisa Gherardini, the model who posed for Leonardo’s da Vinci’s mysterious masterpiece. Lisa Gheradini, was the wife of a rich silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo. In Italy the Mona Lisa is known as La Gioconda. But most modern historians agree that the lady depicted in the Mona Lisa was Lisa del Giocondo, who became a nun after her husband’s death. She died in the convent on July 15, 1542, aged 63. But we're not sure if this discovery is true or not. Maybe we will find it out soon.

As I keep reading on a website about Mona Lisa, many people were asking why she didn't have any eyebrows. It was said to be that it was removed or plucked as was of the fashion in her day. Many people were also asking if it's really a portrait of Leonardo Da Vinci. That he would have painted himself is one of the many theories. But it is widely accepted that it was the portrait of Lisa Gherardini. Some people said that it was Leonardo da Vinci's dream which he illustrated. As of today, many people, including me was still curious of the mysteries behind the painting, Mona Lisa. Mysteries that I think Leonardo da Vinci is the only one who can answer them. A great art work. A big mystery. Let's find it out soon!