When a German artist founded an art journal in the early 20th century, it defined an art movement that had reached its peak around this period in history. Franz Marc (1880-1916) was an influential Expressionist artist who produced revolutionary paintings. These distinctive colorful artworks inspired many modern artists of future generations. Let’s take a closer …
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One of the most innovative Italian artists of the late 16th century emerged in the city of Bologna. Annibale Carracci (1560-1609) absorbed several styles and, together with his brother and cousin, produced distinctive paintings in what is known today as the Bolognese School. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts …
Historical and mythological paintings were not interesting for Édouard Manet (1832-1883), a renowned French artist who played a major role in the development of modern art. He was one of the first artists in history who depicted life as it really was, and especially anything related to leisure was his cup of tea. In this …
One of the most famous American artists in history had a front-row seat during the urbanization of the United States in the 19th century. Winslow Homer (1836-1910) was a Realism artist who produced magnificent landscapes and seascapes. The rural setting of many of his works evoked a particular emotion. Let’s take a closer look at …
Very few artists in history were as politically involved as Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825). He was a supporter of the French Revolution in the late 18th century. He got connections to some of the most important people of the Revolution. This culminated in his adoration of Napoleon Bonaparte and his exile to Brussels after his idol’s …
One of Europe’s most contentious figures of the late 18th and early 19th centuries was a popular subject among the most renowned French artists at the time. This is remarkable because Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) didn’t have a lot of time to sit for them considering he was too busy raging war all across the continent. …
When an aspiring French artist was keen on transforming the world of art in the late 19th century, he did exactly what he attempted. Georges Seurat (1859-1891) briefly received a formal education at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, one of the most prestigious art academies in the country. When he returned from military duties …
One man revolutionized the world of sculpture in the late 19th century and this remarkable artwork played an essential role. Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a French artist who produced some of the most famous sculptures in history. One of these is an iconic depiction of a thinking man of which replicas can be found in …
Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828), a man commonly referred to as Francisco Goya, was the most renowned artist of the Romantic era in Spain. He became the court painter of the Spanish Royal family in 1786 and he produced numerous paintings for the Spanish Crown during the first phase of his career. His …
When a Spanish noblewoman became the wife of a powerful Italian ruler, he commissioned a portrait of her from one of the leading Mannerist artists of the 16th century. Today, this fascinating Mannerist painting is considered one of the most splendid portraits of the Late Renaissance era. Let’s take a closer look at the Portrait …