Artist Portraits
Paolo Damiani, breathe art in my family
Jun 24, 2023
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5 minutes read
Breathing art in my family. My father, a painter and artist, contributed to my passion which later turned into my profession...
Art History
How do artists view the Eiffel Tower?
Dec 5, 2023
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8 minutes read
When you arrive in Paris, it's impossible not to think about taking a photo with the Eiffel Tower or capturing the mixed impression of joy, excitement, and amazement, ready to manifest in a carefully composed and solitary selfie that forever immortalizes us in front of this metallic sculpture completed in 1889...
Art History
Children in art
Jul 17, 2022
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7 minutes read
Since the dawn of civilisation, children have represented an extremely popular artistic subject, capable of expressing joy, love and candour, within figurative narratives aimed at illustrating not only the attitudes and psychological characteristics of the little protagonists, but also the customs and traditions of their families, as well as the different approaches to the world of childhood that have characterised the different eras...
Art History
5 Turkish Artmajeur painters you absolutely must know!
Sep 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Does painting exist in every civilization? Or perhaps there are peoples who have refrained from practicing it? This we ask ourselves, when, still unburdened with notions, we approach the history of Turkish art,
Art History
Where Do We Find Fish in Painting?
Jan 31, 2024
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8 minutes read
Following a figurative discourse with a rather traditional character, the pictorial subject of fish primarily appears in three instances: within genre scenes, where it thrives in the context of the market; in still lifes, accompanied by flowers, fruits, etc.; in landscapes...
Art History
The nude at tea time
May 10, 2023
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9 minutes read
The nude at tea time? What does this wacky title mean? How can the genre of the nude be juxtaposed with the drink of tea, in addition to be consumed exclusively at five o'clock in the afternoon?...
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.
Art History
Beyond Painting: Abstraction in Other Artistic Media
Aug 13, 2024
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12 minutes read
Abstract art is an artistic current that departs from traditional figurative art, representing a reality that is not objective and not recognizable. My intent is to explain and illustrate how the said language has expressed itself outside the more traditional painting...
Art History
The color blue: a successful classic
Apr 6, 2022
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6 minutes read
The color blue, in its different and most popular shades, such as Egyptian blue, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, Prussian blue and International Klein Blue, has been the protagonist of different eras, in which timeless masterpieces have been generated, extending from the Egyptian world to contemporary art...
Art History
Picasso: the Blue Period and the Rose Period compared
Sep 20, 2023
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8 minutes read
It is undisputed, Picasso is one of the best-known artists in the world, so much so that I refuse to even introduce him, in order to avoid obvious repetitions, which would turn the noses of the most knowledgeable art experts...
Art History
Summer on Canvas: The 10 Seascapes Not to Be Missed
Jul 2, 2024
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15 minutes read
Our selection of famous seascapes, performed by some of the best-known masters of all time, is precisely designed to see you on a lounger or in front of the fan dreaming of the sound of the ocean...
Art History
What's the color for 2024?
Jan 2, 2024
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8 minutes read
Before revealing the color of the year clearly, I'll provide you with some clues that will gradually lead us to the shade chosen as the 2024 Pantone color. To begin in this direction, there is a fruit that can introduce us to the hue chosen by this American company, and that is the peach, whose juicy nectar has also inspired great masterpieces in the history of art by masters such as....
Art History
The Night of Art
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
The concept of night is vividly portrayed in classical paintings, then reimagined in the contemporary works of Artmajeur's artists. This theme extends beyond painting, enriching the worlds of sculpture and poetry with its unique allure...
Art History
Starry night by Vincent van Gogh
Jun 15, 2023
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18 minutes read
In the nocturnal setting of a countryside, Vincent van Gogh depicts a captivating scene. The houses come to life with illuminated windows, while a crescent moon casts its gentle glow upon an otherworldly sky filled with mesmerizing swirls.
Artist Portraits
Elena Done: Painting for me is a natural occurrence
Dec 12, 2023
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9 minutes read
"What is painting for me? Painting for me is a natural occurrence. Painting for me is a preconceived ability. I started drawing from the age of 2-3, so drawing for me is a natural thing, and creating art is a seventh sense."...
Pop Culture
How did David Zinn appropriate the street to transform every corner into a work of art?
Feb 22, 2022
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2 minutes read
With whimsical chalk drawings, the street artist David Zinn transforms the entire city into his personal canvas.
Pop Culture
These surrealist optical illusions are created by Mimi Choi, a makeup artist using her own face as a canvas
Mar 31, 2022
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2 minutes read
Mimi Choi is a makeup artist based in Vancouver, Canada. She creates surrealist optical illusions using her own face as a canvas. Many of her makeup looks are inspired by her experiences with sleep paralysis.
Artist Portraits
Tetiana Bogdanova, art that gives people positive emotions
Dec 10, 2022
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7 minutes read
Art has always been a part of Tetiana's family: she and her sisters drew, her grandfather's brothers painted pictures...
Art History
MOMA Masterpieces: Contemporary Interpretations
Feb 23, 2022
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7 minutes read
The iconic institution of New York's MOMA is home to such timeless works of art as Vincent Van Gogh's Starry Night, Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Jasper Johns' Flag. Such masterpieces continue to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists around the world, who have re-interpreted them into original, modern, current and sometimes ironic pieces of art...
Lifestyle
Learn about this incredible, previously unknown detail of Munch's Scream
Sep 27, 2022
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2 minutes read
An infrared photograph of the artwork revealed a previously unknown inscription by the artist.
Artist Portraits
Jérôme Mesnager and the Evolution of Contemporary Graffiti
Jul 30, 2024
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6 minutes read
Jérôme Mesnager, a pioneering street artist born in Colmar, France, is renowned for creating the iconic Homme en blanc (White Man), a symbol of light, strength, and peace, which has left a lasting impact on the contemporary graffiti and urban art movement from 1980 to 2009, inspiring the global art community with his innovative approach.
Art History
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.
Art History
Painting: the faces of the moon
Oct 31, 2023
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9 minutes read
Once the sun goes to sleep, returning every night to the same bed, he feels the absence of the woman he will never meet, the moon, who, waking up in her place, leaves, besides the messy sheets, a strong absence...
Art History
The reflection of water in art: from mythology, to Impressionism, and Surrealism
Jan 11, 2023
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10 minutes read
"Here the boy, exhausted by the exertions of the hunt and the heat, came to lie down, attracted by the beauty of the place and the spring, but, as he tries to quench his thirst, another thirst arises: enraptured in posing to drink from the image he sees reflected, he falls in love with a chimera"...
Art History
Very Peri is the color of the year 2022
Jan 2, 2022
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7 minutes read
The Pantone Color Institute has declared Very Peri as the color of the year 2022! The most varied shades of this blue hue, infused with red and purple, have distinguished the colors of the main subjects, or details, of some masterpieces of art history...
Art History
Flemish proverbs
Feb 24, 2023
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9 minutes read
Brueghel painted this painting to illustrate Flemish proverbs because the "images" that emerge are vivid and for many understandable: "Bumping your head against the walls" or "Being armed to the teeth" ....
Art History
Different interpretations of the American flag
Aug 22, 2023
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9 minutes read
Before showing you how artists have immortalized in multiple forms, and relative meanings, the object of investigation in question, which, explicated by the title, is none other than the most well-known and widespread flag in the world...
Artist Portraits
Dan Colen: Exploring Materiality, Pop Culture, and the Boundaries of Contemporary Art
Sep 5, 2024
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5 minutes read
Dan Colen is an American contemporary artist known for his experimental use of unconventional materials like chewing gum, flowers, and trash, blending pop culture references with fine art. His work explores themes of materiality, chance, and the boundaries between high and low culture.
Art History
Minimalist photography: the landscape genre
Jan 18, 2023
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9 minutes read
Before coming to the artistic investigation promoted by the photographic medium, it seems obvious to refer to that pictorial tradition, which, over the centuries, has sponsored the birth, development and affirmation of the best-known artistic genres, including the unfailing landscape theme...
Art History
The line: basis of figurativism, meaning of abstractionism
Jun 11, 2023
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8 minutes read
Introducing the subject of "linear" with the above definition, I proceed by adding that the above-mentioned geometric figure represents a fundamental dynamic element of visual communication, having the function of shaping...
Pop Culture
Surrealist Art References in Squid Game
Oct 8, 2021
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7 minutes read
The new South Korean series that beats all the audience records on Netflix is full of details of all kinds and is skilfully inspired by surrealist artists such as Rene Magritte, Salvador Dali or MC Escher: short overview of the artistic references hidden in the series. Spoilers Warning!
Art History
The most popular artists of 2023
Jan 23, 2024
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12 minutes read
Who are some of Artmajeur's most popular artists in 2023? Find out in this story, which talks about contemporary artists by contextualizing them within the long narrative of art history!
Art History
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...
Art History
How do you distinguish sunrise from sunset?
Jul 19, 2023
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8 minutes read
I begin with a question that is little exploited, overlooked, and often taken for granted, both in general terms and within the analysis of many masterpieces of art history, where the titles of the works themselves often resolve dilemmas degrees...
Art History
Northern European art explained in 10 pictorial masterpieces
Sep 17, 2024
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11 minutes read
In an imaginary museum, the most iconic works of Nordic art are brought together to narrate the artistic identity of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. Munch's “The Scream” opens the tour with its intense expression of anguish, followed by “The Dance of Life”...
Art History
The Great Wave off Kanagawa
Apr 3, 2023
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8 minutes read
The Great Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Wave, is a famous Japanese print created by artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1830. This iconic work is one of the most famous in the history of Japanese art, and is recognized worldwide for its beauty and artistic expression.