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Pollock's dripping in the artworks of Artmajeur's artists
Nov 19, 2021
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Action Painting, an artistic form of Abstract Expressionism, has valued for the first time in the history of art the phase of creation of the works, that is, the creative act.  The latter is highlighted because it represents the pure expression of the artist's psyche, emotions and vital energies. The "dripping" is a painting technique very dear to the Action Paintig, that Jackson Pollock did not invent, but perfected...
Art History
The Scream
Mar 17, 2023
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The Scream is a famous painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch. The painting is universally recognized as an iconic illustration of existential fear and human anxiety. The distressed figure in the artwork has been read as a metaphor for the modern person's sense of loneliness and despair in the face of a heartless and uncaring universe.
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Valerio Adami: A Modern Master of Figurative Art
Jul 26, 2024
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Valerio Adami, an eminent Italian painter, is celebrated for his distinctive style that combines elements of Pop Art, surrealism, and figurative art. His bold use of color and sharp lines create striking images that are both thought-provoking and visually captivating. Adami’s work often explores themes of human existence, mythology, and literature, making him a prominent figure in contemporary art...
Art History
Women of art
Jun 1, 2022
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7 minutes read
Unfortunately, our art historical past has often eclipsed, omitted and concealed the importance, and weight, exerted by the "fairer sex" within it. In this context, it seems necessary to bring to light, and thus to memory, the work of women in the art world, with the purpose of making it finally, or further, visible and recognized...
Art History
Cindy Sherman
Jun 23, 2023
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15 minutes read
Cynthia Morris Sherman, born in 1954, is an American artist renowned for her art that mainly features self-portraits captured through photography. Her work involves portraying herself in diverse settings and assuming different fictional personas...
Art History
The rise of Latin American art.
Jun 19, 2022
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The contemporary reality, marked strongly by the growth of the population of "Latinos" in the United States, has resulted in a significant increase in attention, and interest, in Latin American music genres, literature, and art. Indeed, South American artistic traditions have become increasingly well-known and accessible, as they are oftentimes promoted and enhanced by cultural institutions and art museums around the world...
Art History
Piet Mondrian
Apr 6, 2023
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11 minutes read
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) was a Dutch artist and a pioneer of abstract art. He was closely associated with the De Stijl movement, a Dutch artistic and design movement founded on principles of simplicity and harmony. His signature style, characterized by a grid of vertical and horizontal lines and blocks of primary colors, became the hallmark of the movement. 
Art History
Wassily Kandinsky
Apr 19, 2023
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11 minutes read
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter, art theorist, and one of the pioneers of abstract art. Kandinsky's belief that art should be free from representational constraints and his use of color and form to express emotions and ideas in their own right have made him an influential figure in modern art.

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