Art History : 213 Articles

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This Month, the Prado in Madrid Will Unveil a Recently Discovered Caravaggio

Art news • May 7, 2024 • 2 minutes read
A painting nearly sold at auction for $1,600 three years ago has been identified as a lost masterpiece by Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio. The Prado in Spain has announced that this painting, titled Ecce Homo, will be publicly displayed for the first time on May 27...

Frank Stella, a master among abstract artists of his era, has passed away at the age of 87

Art news • May 6, 2024 • 9 minutes read
Frank Stella first gained recognition as a Minimalist in the 1960s with his groundbreaking "Black Paintings" series. He later broadened his artistic repertoire to include brightly colored works on shaped canvases, relief paintings, large-scale sculptures, and collaborations with architects...

Divine Canvas: Exploring Religious Art in the Celebration of Navaratri

art history • Apr 29, 2024 • 13 minutes read
Navaratri, a vibrant and spiritually significant festival in Hindu culture, is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India and by Hindu communities worldwide. This nine-night festival, rich in tradition and mythology, not only marks the change of seasons but also encapsulates the triumph of good over evil...

Unlocking the Secret: How did 5 Artmajeur artists achieve success on Instagram?

Social media • Apr 23, 2024 • 8 minutes read
Social media has revolutionized art by providing a global platform for artists, democratizing art consumption and appreciation, while successful Instagram artist profiles showcase high-resolution images, creative storytelling, and thematic coherence, engaging audiences and elevating unknown artists to stardom....

Celebrating Holi Through Art: A Journey in Color

Art history • Apr 22, 2024 • 12 minutes read
During Holi, art takes various forms, from the intricate designs of rangoli at doorsteps to the elaborate staging of plays and musicals that depict stories from Hindu scriptures...

The Art of Sukkot and its Cultural Evolution

Art history • Apr 18, 2024 • 7 minutes read
Sukkot, the Feast of Booths, is a tradition-rich Jewish celebration, where temporary sukkahs and the four species symbolize dependence on and gratitude to God for protection and harvests. Sukkot art, through illustrations, installations and digital works, serves not only to educate but also to strengthen cultural identity by interpreting these ancestral themes in a modern and inclusive way.

Celestial Journey: Exploring the Artistic Heritage of Isra and Mi'raj

Art history • Apr 17, 2024 • 17 minutes read
In Islamic art, the constraints imposed by aniconism—a reluctance to represent sentient beings—have propelled calligraphy to the forefront of religious expression. This is particularly evident in the depiction of significant events like the Isra and Mi'raj...

Representations of Yom Kippur in Art

Art history • Apr 16, 2024 • 10 minutes read
The depiction of Yom Kippur in art reveals how artists have captured themes of repentance, redemption, and solemnity through various media, highlighting iconic works such as Maurycy Gottlieb's "Yom Kippur" and Micha's "Jonah." Bar-Am. These works illustrate the deep impact and spiritual significance of the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

See What's Trending: The Most Popular Styles on Artmajeur!

Art history • Apr 16, 2024 • 13 minutes read
The best-selling styles and genres on Artmajeur are: Pop Art, Street Art, Abstract Art, Portraiture, and Landscape. Do you want to know the reason why most collectors choose these trends or subjects?...

The Artistic Map of Human Body

art history • Apr 9, 2024 • 10 minutes read
The brush soaked in flesh-colored paint, or the "colder" camera, are used to explore the human body in its fragments...

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