(CNN) — Up a rocky cliff face, through a narrow opening, and at the end of a snaking passage lies a painting that archaeologists say is the world’s oldest known example of storytelling in art history.

This live art-making class is inspired by Paul Cézanne’s watercolor painting Three Pears (Trois poires), ca. 1888–90. In this session, we will explore drawing basic shapes that are illuminated by a ...

Learn the essential proportions used in figure drawing to build accurate and balanced human forms. This tutorial breaks down the body into simple shapes and measurements, helping beginners understand ...

There’s something profoundly essential and revealing in Julian Opie’s handling of the human figure—how he distills both the universality and individuality of his subjects into a basic silhouette ...

Learn the fundamentals of human anatomy for artists with this simplified guide. This tutorial breaks down body proportions using basic shapes, helping beginners understand structure and movement. ‘Xi ...

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