If you visit one of the most stunning libraries in the United States, you also have the chance to admire one of the most amazing Romanesque artworks in the world. Considered to be an absolute masterpiece of Medieval art, this relatively small shrine has a history that goes back to the 12th century. Let’s take …
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There’s hardly a better place to admire ancient sculptures than at the Vatican Museums in Vatican City, the small Papal enclave in central Rome. Considered to be one of the ultimate highlights of the sculpture collection, this ancient work certainly emphasizes the sophisticated nature of artists thousands of years ago. In this article, we’ll take …
Although the career of this German artist was cut short during World War I, he left behind an impressive oeuvre of Expressionist paintings. Franz Marc (1880-1916) was born in the city of Munich as the son of a professional landscape painter. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in his home city. He traveled …
Because the career of one of the greatest Renaissance painters of the 16th century was so long, it allowed him to reflect on his life. Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), better known by his nickname “Titian,” probably lived until his late 80s or early 90s (his exact date of birth is unknown) and he produced numerous monumental …
It’s hard to believe that one of the most famous American artists in history spent nearly 20 years of his life working as a professional illustrator. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) started learning oil painting when he moved from Boston to New York City and already mastered this new medium in about a year. He traveled frequently …
When Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) married his second wife, he moved to a castle in a rural area between Antwerp and Brussels in modern-day Belgium. He often used her as a model and the freedom he had to produce paintings reflected both in the Baroque master’s personal touch and the immense experience he had by …
The first decade of the 20th century was an exciting time in the history of art. For decades, the foundation of modern art had been laid and it finally came to fruition. Many Avant-Garde artists stepped up a gear to produce some of their most famous works, including Henri Matisse (1869-1954). The French artist started …
Although this French artist was born into a rich aristocratic family, his life wasn’t easy by any means because he suffered some serious blows as an adolescent. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) broke both his legs while he was 13 and 14 years old and the wounds didn’t heal properly. This was probably caused by a …
If you want to know what the nightlife in Paris in the late 19th century looked like, then the oeuvre of his famous French artists is a great place to start. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) is most famously known as an Art Nouveau artist who designed advertisements for magazines and popular nightclubs in Paris. The …
When one of the most famous Baroque painters in history fled his native Milan for Rome, it was the start of a very difficult period in his life. He probably wouldn’t have survived on the street of Rome if it wasn’t for the incredible talent that he was blessed with. Michelangelo Merisi (1571-1610), better known …