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The city of Venice in northern Italy is remarkable for its narrow, picturesque streets flanked by the numerous canals and waterways for which it’s justifiably famous.

These unique features contribute to make Venice a visual delight for both artists and photographers. Their work is showcased in the splendid selection of Venice Prints and Posters available from our print and poster store.

Just some of the highlights that must be seen when visiting Venice include the “big momma” of waterways, the Grand Canal, that flows for around four kilometres through the city and is up to 70m wide in places.

For both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, the canals must be crossed, so there are numerous bridges which themselves add a special charm to the city.

Probably the two best-known bridges are the Rialto Bridge across the Grand Canal, and the rather melancholy-sounding Bridge of Sighs that spans the Rio di Palazzo.

The best way to experience the canals and see the bridges is, of course, to take a ride in one of the city’s gondolas that were in the past used extensively for city transport by locals, but nowdays are operated more for the benefit of tourists.

In the city itself, another highlight is St Marks Square (Piazza San Marco), although the crowds of bustling tourists might not be to everyone’s taste. But it’s worth a visit just to get the atmosphere and also to see St Mark’s Basilica (also known as the church of St Mark or St Mark’s Cathedral).

This beautiful example of Byzantine architecture is the best-known of Venice’s many churches and should not be missed when visiting the city

For a better idea of these Venice attractions, please browse through our Venice Fine Art Prints and Posters gallery of which the images below will give you a small taste!

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Rialto Bridge, Grand Canal, Venice, Italy Photographic Print Buy for $19.99

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Dance Of Cranes Framed Art Print Artist: Morita, Haruyo
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Japan is known for its extraordinary customs and traditions. In everything the Japanese people do, there are rituals that look so elegant. Even the art of painting in Japan has its very own distinctive style. Influenced by the Chinese, you will see that Japanese paintings will give elegance and grace to any room. Even if the paintings aren’t really that realistic, the colors used and the details look so exquisite.

In the past, Japanese houses, especially houses of noblemen were adorned with paintings. You will see that the masterpieces of Japanese paintings are very popular nowadays that some can even reach millions of dollars in its price tag.

The great thing about Japanese paintings is that it creates a certain grace to any room you put it in. It is very elegant to look at and the colors are fantastically well balanced that it provides harmony to the room that it is hanged on.

Although some paintings in Japan are now influenced by Western style painting, it is still very distinctive and majority of the style comes from Japan and other eastern influences.

If you want to add a certain elegance in your living room or in your office, Japanese paintings are the way to go. With it, you will be able to entertain your guests and also introduce the eastern culture.

Because Japanese paintings are very rich in color and uses a distinct style, you will be able to see that the natural colors are so well-blended that it will have great effect on any lighting situations.

Japanese paintings use warm colors and mix it with vibrant ones.


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Also, the great thing about Japanese paintings is that the lines are also very balanced accordingly that it will provide a great effect to the environment. Whether it is a nature painting or portrait that you want, you can be sure that Japanese paintings will be able to awe and capture its audience.

Japanese paintings are so well made that it has captured the hearts of many people. By taking one look at a Japanese painting, you will see that it will create a sense of space and aesthetic beauty to any room you place it in.

Popular types of Japanese paintings have subjects, such as landscapes, famous Japanese places, spectacular scenery, and everyday activities of Japanese people in the past as well as beautiful geishas or women.

Japanese paintings will provide you with a sense of harmony and space. Just the sheer beauty of Japanese paintings is enough to capture your heart and will definitely make you want to own one.

These are the things that you have to remember about Japanese paintings. If you really want an authentic Japanese painting, you will want to try visiting Japan. Here, you will see that there are a lot of paintings to choose from made by real professional Japanese artists. However, there are also some Japanese artists who make their work in the United States. Some can even make it in Japan and is available for sale online.

Whichever you choose and whatever your taste is, you can be sure that Japanese paintings will have the right painting for you. With a Japanese painting hanging in your living room, you can be sure that it will not only awe your guests in astonishment of the sheer beauty of the painting, but also provide harmony and elegance to the room you place it in.

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There is nothing more exciting than decorating or taking time to rearrange your home to give a new feeling to a home you have been living in for awhile. Although it can cost a lot for artwork, few things are as nice as fine art nature photography to personalize your home .

It doesn’t matter whether you want a country and comfortable feel or something high class and elegant, nature photography can be used to get exactly what you want from every room of your home .

Experiment with Colors
Fine art photography that features imagery of nature can vary from bright bursts of color to muted shades of gray, black, white, and brown . This give you a method of versatile décor if you enjoy experimenting with different colors for interesting effects.

If you’re decorating a room with just a couple primary colors, you will likely need some sort of accent color to complete the decor. Fine art photos of nature can help add those accents of color, or can bring out accents that are include in the room .

Fine art photos of nature can also be picked that compliment that primary colors in the room, or for a room that has dull colors, you can go with photos that have bright colors . When you choose the perfect colors and place them perfectly , these photos can complete your home design.

Use Themes
In some rooms in your house, it can be fun to use themes, particularly in the play room or even a child’s bedroom. Rooms that you use for hobbies or recreation, such as an art studio can work well with exciting themes .

Fine art nature photography allows you to easily pull together a theme. Actually, some prints can completely set the theme for the entire room, allowing you to play with the color patterns in the photos pulling everything in the room together.

For example, a photo of a fawn in grass can be the basis for an adorable and rather unique bedroom for a growing child . It may bring to mind Bambi and other Disney features that kids today love .

Water is another theme that can be incorporated for an elegant feel . Fine art nature photography featuring oceans, rivers, or water calmly running over pebbles or smooth stones can really give you a great effect when in the same room you use fountains and fish tanks.

Create a Focal Point

Choosing the perfect piece of photography of nature and going with a framed print that is large can create a point of focus that catches everyone’s eye . If you want to draw the eye to one particular part of the room this is a great idea, or if there are other areas of the room that you need to distract attention away from .

When your focal point is a fine art photo, it should really grab attention. It should be extraordinarily beautiful, or odd enough that people can’t look away.

Bringing fine art nature photography in a room is fun and costs much less than paints and other types of art. Fine art photos can be combined with other art forms for an incredible effect , including sculptures and watercolor prints .

NB: Don’t forget to browse our awesome selection of Animal Posters and Fine Art Prints to find ideal home decor items.