Friday, April 25, 2008

Geisha and Samurai Statues

Some art figurines depict works by famous artists such as Eisen Ikeda, Katsushika Hokusai, Kaigetsudo Ando, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada Utagawa. These unique, colorful works capture the bright spirit and allure of the geisha as well as the courage and strength of the samurai. If you love the excitement and allure of foreigns lands and cultures, you could look into adding one of these remarkable pieces to your home decor.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Professions Figurines

Art by E.V. Heemskerk and Honore Daumiere are featured by some makers of figurines. These humorous sketches of professionals delight individuals, especially those who actually hold those occupations. These pieces are especially favored as gifts. When used to decorate a home, these figurines bring the professionals' love of their work right into their home. If you have friends who truly love their careers, or if you truly love your career, you could explore the possibilities of using these art pieces to enhance your home decor.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Arcimboldo and Dali Figurines

Some of the most stunning figurines depict the surreal creations of Arcimboldo and Salvador Dali. These greatly imaginative works never cease to fascinate by their startling, intriguing qualities. These pieces are shocking, yet enthralling. Many viewers find that the unusual, wild quality of these pieces strangely attracts them to further examine the works of art... if you seek to add a visually arresting piece of art to your home, you could look into featuring a figurine of one of these masterful works of surreal art in your living space.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Art Figurines - Angels and Demons

Figurines depicting Heaven and Hell often feature works by artists such as Leonardo DaVinci, Jean Hay, Rogier Van Der Weyden, Gerard David, Caesar Van Everdingen, Raphael, Jose De Ribera, Mantegna, Durer, Grunewald, Hieronymus Bosch, and Pieter Breugel. Such works are the artists' famous depictions of nearly every sort of other-worldly being and creature. From the grotesque to the beautiful, this genre encompasses some of the most dramatic art rendered in figurine form.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Art Figurines

Figurines which depict famous, widely known paintings and sculptures are very unusual decor pieces. Works by such widely known artists as Degas, Escher, Da Vinci, Raphael, Durer, Dali, Kuniyoshi, Klimt, and Pompon are among the most remarkable. These statues portray an incredibly diverse array of subjects, from other-world beings and creatures, to lovely animals, to alluring geishas and courageous samurai, to humorous professionals. These sculptures range in character from fantastic to realistic, from grotesque to beautiful, from shocking to stunning, from charming to impressive. Such art figurines are unique, striking pieces which can be easily displayed in your home.