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History of Czech Art
Nov 25, 2023
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7 minutes read
By Czech art history, we mean the entire complex of visual arts that were conceived and subsequently took shape and life in both the Czech Republic itself and in the various states that were part of it in previous centuries, serving as a home to memorable artists who, in the most famous examples, will be explored later.
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Dance in art history
Dec 13, 2021
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7 minutes read
Dance, an intense and passionate art form, has been very probably present in all human cultures, in fact, among the first works of art that portray it we find the paintings of ancient Egypt. The representation of this topic has also characterized the most popular artistic currents between the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, so that great masters such as, Degas, Renoir, Munch, Toulouse Lautrec, and Matisse have depicted it...
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Zhao Yongchang, I like history
Apr 19, 2023
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4 minutes read
I usually create my sculptures inside my own studio. I will divide the studio into several functional areas, such as a blackboard on the wall to record important things, a sketchbook next to the computer desk for drawing inspiration at all times...
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The Fascinating History of Monochromes
Apr 9, 2021
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8 minutes read
For some, monochromes are the pure and perfect expression of an artist's talent, for others, they are yet another scam stamped as contemporary art. One thing is certain, the history of these curious genre paintings is captivating, and opens the way to many debates.
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The history of Spanish art
Aug 7, 2022
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7 minutes read
Over the centuries Spain has given birth to some of the world's greatest architects, painters, sculptors and photographers. This richness is due, both to the autonomous Spanish creative flair and to the influence exerted on the Iberian Peninsula by the most important European figurative currents...
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The selfie in art history
Jun 5, 2022
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7 minutes read
Certainly, today's selfies are not the same thing compared to the first experiments on the self-timer, dating back to the early days of photography. Nevertheless, the first selfie in history is actually attributable to photographer Robert Cornelius...
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Art history: interiors with windows
Oct 3, 2023
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8 minutes read
The above is followed by an art-historical study regarding the window, aimed at highlighting how, within some masterpieces of art history, its depiction has not only been linked to figures with an attitude akin to Madame Bovary's...
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The Trees in Art History
Oct 17, 2023
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8 minutes read
We would need a thousand more poems, because if this last one places trees next to houses, other times they seem alone, or accompanied by figures or animals, and sometimes even as mute and immobile spectators of 'fantastic' events...
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Graffiti: history, vocabulary, and pioneers
Oct 21, 2023
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8 minutes read
Before we begin with the presentation of some pioneers of graffiti, I would like to take you back to the "school desks" again...
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Top 10: Mustaches in Art History
Nov 18, 2023
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12 minutes read
The ancient italian proverb "A mustached woman has always been popular," originally perhaps more as "A PAUNCHY woman has always been popular," gives us an idea of the popularity of the mustache, even among representatives of the fairer sex...
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Top 10: Banquets in Art History
Dec 30, 2023
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11 minutes read
The banquet, unlike the more informal dinner, is a culinary event that takes place at a table, attended by a predetermined number of people gathered to celebrate a special day. For this reason, my top 10 paintings inspired by the atmosphere of the upcoming New Year's Eve dinner...
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Mosaic: history, techniques, and contemporary examples
Jan 6, 2024
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7 minutes read
The history of mosaic art begins with the earliest civilizations, such as the Sumerians, Egyptians, and the people of the Minoan-Mycenaean region, who used this technique to adorn their buildings, sarcophagi, and floors...
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Cleopatra narrates the history of art
Dec 7, 2022
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9 minutes read
Cleopatra (69-30 B.C.E.), Egyptian queen and the last monarch of the Ptolemaic kingdom, is better known for her charms than for her governmental talents, so much so that it was because of her charm, bestowed by her intelligence, personality, and culture, rather than her beauty, that she ascended the throne for the second time...
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The color grey in art history
Sep 11, 2022
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8 minutes read
Grey, the typical color of cloudy winter days, of stones unknowingly piled up on beaches, of ancient monuments, of cold clothes worn by workers, of the most varied technological tools, of the iconic Apple apple, and of hair that comes with age, is the result of a particular shade achieved by mixing black and white...
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The Italian landscape in art history
Dec 17, 2021
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7 minutes read
Many famous works of art, executed between the Middle Ages and the 16th century, depicted the Italian landscape, just like the masterpieces of Giotto, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Antonello da Messina, Giorgione, Titian, Piero della Francesca and Leonardo da Vinci. Despite this, this pictorial genre has been configured independently, within the Western art, only from the seventeenth century...
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Anselm Kiefer: Confronting History Through Art
Sep 16, 2024
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7 minutes read
Anselm Kiefer, born March 8, 1945, is a distinguished German artist known for his use of unconventional materials to explore themes of history and memory, particularly the Holocaust and Nazi legacy, earning major accolades and international recognition.
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Gwyneth Paltrow, from art history to collecting
Aug 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
Renowned actress and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow boasts a home that reflects her signature refined and sophisticated taste. Bathed in natural light, her dwelling showcases Minimalist artworks by prominent figures like Ed Ruscha and John Baldessari...
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Top 8 Weirdest Families of Art History
May 15, 2021
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6 minutes read
To celebrate the International Day of Families, we decided to make you discover 8 particularly curious family portraits. Through centuries and emotions, browse with us these different cocoons that will make you, for some, relativize your situation.
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Lisbon: the city's history illustrated by art
Aug 10, 2022
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8 minutes read
Lisbon, Portugal's most important and largest city, situated on seven hills at the mouth of the Tagus River and facing the Atlantic Ocean, has more than 500,000 inhabitants, as well as a history that can be traced back, approximately, as far as 300,000 years ago. In fact, the westernmost capital of continental Europe turns out to be one of the oldest cities in the world, so much so that it would have even been founded by Ulysses...
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The Nativity in the history of art
Dec 20, 2021
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7 minutes read
Christmas, or the day celebrating the birth of Jesus, has been immortalized by many famous works of art depicting the Nativity, among which are noteworthy those made by Duccio di Buoninsegna, Giotto, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, El Greco and Caravaggio. It is important to underline, however, that this theme has also been dealt with in a profane context, such as in the births painted by Chagall and Dali...
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Taxi: a brake between history and painting
Oct 7, 2023
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8 minutes read
The subject in question concerns taxis, specifically those in the city of New York. It is possible to approach the subject by revealing the history of these particular automobiles...
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Barbra Streisand: A Long History of Collecting
Oct 16, 2023
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8 minutes read
The singer and actress, residing in California, has a long history of art and design collecting, dating back to her acquisition of a Matisse piece in 1964...
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The history of the female nude in paintings
Dec 4, 2022
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28 minutes read
The history of female nudity in art is never the same, as different societies and cultures have accepted nude scenes to varying degrees over the centuries and millennia. Indeed, nudity in art reflects the social norms of a given time and place, referring to the ways in which things are represented, indelibly linked to the conception of what is right or wrong to depict...
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Digital art: history, current affairs and critical viewpoint
Sep 18, 2022
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7 minutes read
"Art is any form of activity of man as a reproof or exaltation of his inventive talent and expressive capacity." The aforementioned peculiarities also undoubtedly belong to the flair of digital art, despite the fact that, all too often, it has been criticized because, compared to more traditional artistic expressions, it uses technological tools, which, according to the most skeptical, facilitate the realization of artifacts...
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Adrian Ghenie's Art: Blending History and Contemporary Expression
Dec 30, 2024
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8 minutes read
Adrian Ghenie is a contemporary Romanian artist known for his innovative approach to historical painting, blending expressionism with historical references and modern techniques. His works, often featuring textured surfaces and vibrant colors, explore themes of memory, suffering, and human experience, making him a prominent figure in the contemporary art world.
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When Cinema pays tribute to Masterpieces of Art History
Mar 20, 2021
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8 minutes read
Today, we're going to find out how art is expressed through the camera. Whether it's biographical films describing emblematic artistic trajectories, subtle references or homages known by everyone, one thing is sure: Art is everywhere!
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When Comics pays tribute to Masterpieces of Art History
May 7, 2021
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9 minutes read
Art and Comics, two disciplines that share as many common points as divergences. Let's discover together the borders that distinguish them and the bridges that bring them together: we take you on a great illustrated adventure.
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The geisha: history and evolution of an art subject
Jun 4, 2023
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9 minutes read
From a historical point of view, however, the geisha woman was preceded in the early days of Japanese history by the figure of the saburuko...
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"Biggest art fraud in world history" found by Canadian police
Mar 10, 2023
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3 minutes read
An investigation into fake paintings by the Ojibwe artist Norval Morrisseau led to the arrest of eight people and the seizure of more than 1,000 works.
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Top 5 Most Famous Still Life Paintings in Art History
Oct 22, 2021
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7 minutes read
Some are known for their beauty, some are famous for their mysteries, and some for the anecdotes that gravitate around it. Today, quick overview of still lifes through the ages: from fruit bowls to vegetable baskets, from bald skulls to flowering vases, you might be surprised!
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Mariia Kulchytska, the need to leave a mark on history
Oct 26, 2022
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6 minutes read
Maria Kulchitskaya's acquaintance with art did not occur in childhood, but it was at the age of 18 that she became interested in painting and attended art school, which unexpectedly led her to photography...
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Kader Attia: Exploring Identity, History, and the Art of Repair
Sep 23, 2024
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7 minutes read
Kader Attia is a French-Algerian contemporary artist known for exploring themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and repair through diverse mediums like sculpture, installation, and video. His work often addresses the lasting impact of colonial history on non-Western societies, focusing on concepts of trauma, memory, and healing.
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Love in Art History: From the Renaissance to Pop Art
Feb 5, 2025
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11 minutes read
From the ethereal sculptures of ancient Greece to the passionate expressions of the Baroque, and on to the bold transformations of Cubism and Pop Art, love is analyzed and dissected through various artistic movements that have captured and reinterpreted its changing essence...
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The Timeless Art of Drawing: 10 Masterpieces That Made History
Mar 25, 2025
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10 minutes read
With the arrival of the Salon du dessin 2025, which will bring together collectors, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world at the Palais Brongniart, this is the perfect moment to celebrate the fundamental role of drawing in the history of art...
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Michelangelo's three 'pietas' came together for the first time in history
Feb 24, 2022
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3 minutes read
Michelangelo's 'Pieta' is regarded as one of the most beautiful depictions of maternal mourning in the world. The original "Bandini" will be on display at the Tuscan museum, alongside casts from the Vatican Museums' "Pietas" and "Rondanini"
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Top 8 most famous self-portraits in the history of art
Jan 22, 2021
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11 minutes read
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