He’s one of the most famous Biblical heroes and the subject of countless Renaissance sculptures and paintings. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at some interesting facts about David by Donatello, one of the most fascinating works by this influential Renaissance artist! 1. Donatello actually created 2 David’s When we refer to David …
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One of the most influential Baroque artists in history was the Flemish diplomat and painter Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). He was also one of the most prolific Flemish artists in history, with about 1,403 paintings credited to him. In this post, we’re going to take a closer look at some of the most famous Peter …
Cubism is one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century. It refers to a number of works created in and around Paris, more specifically Montmartre and Montparnasse, starting around 1910 and lasting all throughout the 1920s. It encompassed painting, sculpture, music, literature, and architecture! The movement started when artists were inspired by …
He’s considered to be one of the most renowned Mannerist artists in history, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of interesting facts about El Greco, a man with a fascinating oeuvre! 1. El Greco was born on a Greek Island in the 16th century El Greco (1541-1614) is considered to be one …
The most famous Dutch Post-Impressionist artist created some of the most iconic paintings of flowers in history, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh. 1. There are multiple Sunflowers paintings in 2 series When we talk about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh, we’re not talking …
Expressionism is a broad art movement that originated in the early 20th century, more specifically in Germany, with the formation of a group called “Die Brücke” in Dresden in 1905. This group consisted of 4 German artists who remarkably didn’t use the term themselves. The term “Expressionism” was used in modern terms since at least …
He’s considered to be one of the most renowned Baroque Artists in history, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Peter Paul Rubens, a famous Flemish artist with an amazing life story. Related: Check out some of Rubens’ most famous paintings! 1. Rubens was born in Germany but grew up …
When Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as Raphael, moved to Rome in 1508, the renowned Renaissance Artist was instantly given the commission to decorate 4 rooms at the Apostolic Palace by Pope Julius II. These rooms were supposed to become the Pope’s private library but are now referred to as the “Raphael Rooms” or …
A fascinating art movement referred to as Fauvism started in the early 20th century. It was a new interpretation of the works of the Impressionist artists and Post-Impressionist artists which let go of the representative ideas of Realism artists. Fauvism developed as the first Avant-Garde movement of the 20th century and is defined by the …
Italian painter Tiziano Vecellio, better known as simply Titian, was one of the ultimate masters of the Renaissance and one of the most prominent members of the Venetian School in the 16th century. His incredible talent didn’t go unnoticed and he instantly became successful, earning commissions from famous people in Venice, all the way up …