Very few people in human history have had a greater impact on the course of history than a man born in the 270s A.D. This Roman Emperor made quite a few changes to the empire he ruled, so many that these impacted the lives of people for over 1,000 years. Let’s take a closer look …
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Op art is short for “Optical art,” an art movement that was derived from a wide variety of other art movements. Many Op Artists were influenced by the world of Cubist artists, Dada artists, and even Post-Impressionist artists. The main feature of this particular art movement is the use of optical illusions to create a …
Very few world leaders have had a greater impact on the course of human history than a man who was born in Rome on September 23, 63 B.C., as Gaius Octavius. Just like the ambiguity with which he reigned as the first Roman Emperor, this wasn’t the only name he went by during his lifetime. …
One of the most ambitious painters in history eventually managed to become one of the most famous Mannerist artists in history. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Tintoretto, a man who left his permanent mark on the amazing city of Venice, Italy, with a wide range of amazing …
One of the greatest Rococo artists in history was nearly forgotten in the 19th century, but his reputation as one of the defining painters of an era has only grown since ith the increased interest in his oeuvre. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Jean-Honoré …
One of the most famous Spanish painters in history is considered to be one of the most renowned artists of the Baroque period. Let’s take a closer look at some interesting facts about Diego Velázquez, an intriguing figure in the world of art who left behind an impressive oeuvre! 1. Velázquez was born in Seville …
One of the most interesting things to know about the Roman Empire understanding how it could last for so long. The answer is that everybody could climb the social ladder, no matter where they came from. The man discussed in this article was living proof of how one could work himself up the ranks, all …
One of the leading Romantic artists of the 19th century is also considered to be one of the last so-called “Old Masters,” and remarkably one of the few who had his photograph taken as well. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about Eugène Delacroix, a leading artist of the …
Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in New York City after World War II. It was the first American art movement to gain international recognition and played an important part in putting New York at the center of the art world in the 20th century, dethroning Paris in that sense. The famous Abstract …
This Italian painter is considered to be one of the greatest Mannerist Masters in history. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting Paolo Veronese facts, a man who produced numerous monumental paintings. 1. His name refers to his place of birth but he had other names as well Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) was …