Art And Design Facts

Every year, America's nonprofit arts sector produces $134 billion in economic activity.

Four of the 21 most expensive paintings sold at auction or by van Gogh and four by Picasso.

From 1912-1948, the Olympic Games awarded medals for artworks inspired by sport.

Based upon the intricacy of work & the pattern used, a single silk Kanjivaram saree can fetch up to Rs. 1,00,000.

The British Museum has around 1000 South Indian paintings which date back to the 17th century.

The exotic marble stone-craft of Agra has been passed on for over six generations.

The thousand-year-old art form of Patachitra is no longer just about epics & folklore.

In 2012, to prevent deforestation, Madhubani artists created colorful masterpieces on tree trunks.

New Zealanders are the most tattooed people in the world.

The average cost of a small tattoo is $45, while the average cost of a large tattoo is $150 per hour.