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The Evolution of Pink and Blue – Feminine or Masculine
Pink and blue today is quite distinct as colours for babies. The lines are blurring now however it is still common to associate pink with girls and blue with boys. Where did this trend come from? Pink Pink is a category of colour in of itself. There are no natural pigments of pink, it is…
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The Evolution of Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt is one of the earliest civilisations to evolve. Its culture remained fairly unchanged for around 2000 – 3000 years due mainly to its geographical location. The isolation is because its surrounded by deserts and the sea, allowing the culture to develop and sustain itself without much outside influence. When outsiders did come in,…
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The Evolution of Gold in Society
Gold is a chemical element, a transition metal and inert (doesn’t react with almost anything). Its atomic number is 79, meaning it is one of the heavier chemical elements that was formed in the last stages of a dying star, the supernova. This is where pressure and heat is so intense that the elements heavier…
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The Evolution of Rococo
This style stemmed from the sumptuous styling of the baroque period. The palace of Versailles is a classic Baroque building, inside and out. The heaviness of this style was replaced with the lighter and flamboyant style of Rococo. It first appeared in the decorative arts such as furniture and textiles. It then spread to paintings…
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The Evolution of the Arts and Crafts Movement
Movements in art and design happen all the time, with the various events in society and the artists of the time who want to go against the mainstream. The Arts and Crafts movement is defined to be at the end of the 19th century going into the 20th century and centred in Britain, then spread…
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The Evolution of Agriculture- The Timeline
Agriculture began around 10,000 years ago in the Fertile Crescent. This was the beginning of the warm interglacial period of the last ice age. The peak of the last ice age was 20,000 years ago. The climate began to warm, then there was a cold spell which ended around 11,500 years ago. Agriculture then began…
This is how it all started…
I used to paint murals in eco emulsion, getting stuck with the question of ‘what do I paint’ for my portfolio. Going back to my love of history, I began going over old notes I had made of things that interested me. Bringing the two together has been the key to creating pieces inspired by moments of history and science.
To also write about history from the wide perspective that I enjoy, helps to put life into perspective. It creates a base understanding of the world we live in today, and can aid to understanding the human condition. Why do we do the things we do?
Perveen Kaur
Artist and Writer
