This female artist lived during an important period in European history and her style reflects two important art movements. Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) is considered to be a Rococo artist because of her color palette and association with the Ancien Régime. She did, however, also integrate elements associated with Neoclassical art and lived long …
Renita Shelley
The visual arts of the 18th century took a drastic turn from the frivolity and drama of the Baroque and Rococo eras to the austerity and symmetry of Neoclassical Art. This movement drew inspiration from art produced in classical antiquity. It was eventually replaced by the Romantic art movement which put a high emphasis on …
Painting in Argentina has a history that goes back to Pre-Columbian times. Some cave paintings that have been found in the country were produced around 7300 B.C. One of the most prominent examples is Cueva de las Manos or “Cave of the Hands,” a UNESCO World Heritage site that is world-famous for an extensive collection …
When this French artist moved from crowded Paris to the rural area of Barbizon just to the south of the city, he became the leading figure of a new art movement. Jean-François Millet (1814-1875) was a Realism artist who is famously known for his depiction of peasants in rural settings. Millet’s paintings are considered to …
Art has been produced in New Zealand for a very long time. Over 550 sites on South Island feature charcoal cave feature drawings that are between 550 and 1,000 years old. These Māori drawings evolved into carvings, paintings, weaving, and the wonderful Tā moko. The latter is the traditional Māori tattooing that is done with …
If there is one art movement that beats all others in terms of exuberance then it’s definitely this 18th-century style that emerged in France. Rococo art followed Baroque art and is sometimes referred to as “Late Baroque.” That’s because Rococo artists built onto the already theatrical Baroque style of the 17th century. The movement didn’t …
The Baroque era started in the early 17th century and flourished in Europe until the mid-18th century. It was an extension of Mannerism, which in turn is considered to be the predecessor of the Renaissance. The main goal of Baroque artists was to create a sense of awe with their art. Because Baroque Art was …
When two of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history passed away at the end of the second decade of the 16th century, it transformed the world of art. Mannerism art is also known as the “Late Renaissance” and that’s because Mannerist artists built upon the ideals of the Renaissance period to achieve their artistic …
The Renaissance was one of the most important periods in Western history. The revival of interest in the classical world marked the transition between the Middle Ages and the modern world. Renaissance translates to “Rebirth” and that’s precisely what it meant. Surpassing the magnificent achievements of classical antiquity was the goal, and it resulted in …
The most dominant form of art during the Middle Ages emerged from Romanesque art in the 12th century. It spread all across Europe and remained popular until the Renaissance. Gothic Art very much resembled art produced during the Romanesque era, but Gothic artists still incorporated some unique features. In this article, we take a closer …