An astrological chart A man with his internal organs revealed standing in front of a circular chart One hand has been replaced by a sun the other hand is chained to a hand emerging from the sky The months of the year and the zodiac signs are listed either side of the man Plate taken from Ars Magna Lucis Et Umbrae by Athanasius Kircher Kircher demonstrated that by placing a lens between a screen and a mirror which had been written on a sharp but inverted image of the text would appear on the screen By using a spherical waterfilled flask as a condenser to concentrate the light Kircher found that texts painted on the mirrors surface could be projected by light from a candle after dark These demonstrations eventually resulted in the birth of the magic lantern
Cultural Art
Never lose touch with your roots or embrace a new culture with world art. Our collection will bring you closer to traditions, cultural, and even historical moments worldwide. Explore bohemian, Scandinavian, to tropical art without leaving your couch.
Norman Rockwell, Monica Stewart, Frida Kahlo, Jean -Michel Basquiat are renowned for capturing culture with their art. Elevate your living space with our world culture masterpieces customized in our professionally hand-stretched canvas.
Figurative Art
Think reality delights? You bet your walls do too. So, why not introduce them to our collection of figurative art. Make acquaintance with inspiring muses of famous masters or get a glimpse of pop culture icons caught on camera. Any masterpieces you choose will give your space a unique story to share in our handcrafted frames.
This genre of art involves a realistic depiction of living as well as inanimate objects. Artists like Jean Michel Basquiat, Norman Rockwell, and Banksy are renowned for giving a platform to cultural commentary and human experiences through their art.