Because Poland is a large country in Central Europe, it has been influenced by a large number of European art movements over the centuries. Art that was distinctively Polish in nature was established in the 19th century with a remarkable mix of folklore, history, and realism. Realism and history painting, especially the Kraków school, remained …
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The modern-day Greek state was established in 1821 after many centuries of Ottoman Rule. This declaration was followed by a bloody Greek War of Independence (1821-1829). The horrific tragedies that occurred during this period in the 1820s became the source of inspiration for renowned Romantic artists such as Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863). His most famous paintings …
The country of Sweden has a history that goes back to the early 12th century. Art in this part of Northern Europe has been produced for much longer. Stone Age inscriptions and drawings have been found all around the country and started to be produced in about 7000 B.C. Before the country was established between …
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 …
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 …
Romanesque Art was the first art movement that could be classified as such in Western Europe following a period known as the Dark Ages. It started around 1000 A.D. and it continued until it was replaced by the art produced by Gothic Artists in the 12th century. They gradually moved away from the influence of …
Artists have integrated symbols into their artworks for as long as art has been produced. When the entire artwork became a symbolic representation, it transformed into an art movement. Symbolism emerged in the 19th century as a reaction against the works of Realism artists who only painted what they could perceive. The style first emerged …
Until the Middle Ages, art in Norway ran parallel with art produced in most Nordic countries. Viking Art was dominant between the 8th and 11th centuries. Norse art, as it’s also referred to, incorporated influences from Germanic, Celtic, and even Romanesque and Eastern European art. Like most places in Europe, the type of art produced …