Art in the region of what is modern-day Canada has been produced for thousands of years. Remarkably, most artworks of the Indigenous peoples in Canada found in museums today were produced after they came into contact with Europeans in the 17th century. The Catholic Church was the main patron of Canadian artists during Colonial times …
Renita Shelley
Following in the footsteps of the greatest Renaissance artists in history wasn’t an easy thing to do. The benefit of so many brilliant masters emerging at around the same time in the 15th and 16th centuries is that there were plenty of examples to follow. One of the leading Baroque artists of his time took …
Because of this 16th-century Mannerist artist, we know exactly what one of the most famous Renaissance artists in history looked like. Daniele da Volterra might not be the best-known name in art history, or even in the period he lived in, but he still produced some remarkable paintings. In this article, you’ll discover some of …
One of the most mysterious painters in European history produced some of the most fascinating Renaissance paintings. What he meant with them remains up for interpretation until today. Little is known about the man because he didn’t leave behind a lot of clues except for his remarkable works of art. In this article, you’ll discover …
One of the most important periods in European history happened in France in the late 18th century. The French Revolution had drastic consequences for France and caused a change in both the social and political environment of the country. The causes of the French Revolution have been one of the most-discussed topics in European history. …
Very few countries in the world have such a rich art history as China. Art was already produced here in the Stone Age over 10,000 years ago in the form of pottery and sculptures. The First Dynasty of China is emerged around 2,100 B.C. and is traditionally believed to have been the Xia. Just about …
Austria is a country that is associated with classical music, especially during the Neoclassical and Romantic eras. The country produced several famous composers such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), and Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), to name just a few. Vienna is therefore referred to as the music capital of the world. Visual arts …
Belgium is a small country in the heart of Europe that was established in 1830. This means that we only distinguish Belgian artists from Flemish artists and Early Netherlandish artists from this time in history. Several of the most famous and influential artists in history were born in modern-day Belgium. These include the likes of …
The distinctive art of Japan is a reflection of Japanese culture and the fact that the country has been isolated from the rest of the world for extended periods. Japanese art was produced as early as the 10 millennium B.C. until the present day and ranges from ancient pottery to Japanese export porcelain and from …
Mexican art developed from the initial pre-Hispanic Mesoamerican era and spanned for a period of approximately 3,000 years. Most of it was produced in the central and southern parts of modern-day Mexico. This radically changed when the Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire and indigenous art was replaced with so-called Colonial art. This was mostly religion …