When the name of a particular art movement is associated with one of the paintings of a single artist, then you can rest assured that this movement was defined by this particular artist as well. Claude Monet (1840-1926) was one of the leading Impressionist artists of his time and his name has become a synonym …
Renita Shelley
When an artist rejects the conventional ideas of his time, a new art movement emerges. This is exactly what happened when a French painter rejected the ideals of the Romantic artists and the Neoclassical artists who dominated the world of art in the early 19th century. Let’s take a closer look at some of the …
One of the most famous landscape artists in history was a rather eccentric figure. Regardless of his odd behavior, he became one of the leading Romantic artists of the 18th century. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most interesting facts about J.M.W Turner, a man who was commonly referred to as “William Turner” …
As the end of the Ancien Régime in France, the political and social system in the country for multiple centuries was approaching in the late 18th century, it marked a shift in the world of art as well. One person embodied the transition from the exuberant and frivolous art of the Rococo artists to the …
An art form considered to be an extension of the exaggerated dramatic effects used by the Baroque artists in the 17th and 18th centuries emerged in France during the 1730s. It’s therefore sometimes referred to as “Late Baroque” as well. Rococo artists took it a step further and often integrated optical illusions that focused on …
The 17th century was quite an interesting one on the history of the Low Countries. The Dutch were considered to be frontrunners in multiple areas, and not just in Europe but in the entire world. This period in history was referred to as the “Dutch Golden Age” and even the “Dutch Miracle.” Paintings created during …
One of the most influential Flemish artists of the first 3 decades of the 17th century was an extremely versatile painter named Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). He collaborated with his good friend, Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), on many notable works of art. This renowned Mannerist artist eventually became the court painter of the Habsburg …
Pop Art emerged in both the United States and the United Kingdom around halfway through the 20th century. The first image to bear the name “Pop” was created in the year 1947 and the movement quickly spread following its first exhibition in the early 1950s. The artists of this movement aim to integrate elements from …
One of the greatest artists of the Mannerist period also wrote an autobiography about his turbulent life. He also created some of the most remarkable sculptures and decorations for some of the most important people in Europe, including the King of France. Let’s take a closer at some of the most interesting facts about Benvenuto …
Very few people in the history of art have made such a profound impact as this Italian painter of the Baroque period. He developed a unique style that has influenced the likes of Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velázquez, and Rembrandt, to name just a few of the renowned artists that admired his work. Let’s take …