Although this world-famous Spanish artist hardly needs an introduction, the career of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was so diverse that it still might hold some secrets. Picasso traveled to Paris for the first time in 1900 and this was a period in which the aspiring artist experienced poverty. His Blue Period emerged from this between 1901 …
Artworks
It’s always nice to see paintings that depict common scenes of how people lived many centuries ago. You’ll hardly find a better example of this than some of the works of this renowned artist from the Low Countries. Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1525-1569) was an innovative artist of the Renaissance and the leading painter of …
In the heart of Midtown Detroit, you can find one of the most impressive collections of paintings in the United States. The Detroit Institute of Arts was established in 1885 and is housed in a remarkable building. It features over 100 galleries and houses over 65,000 objects. The museum moved to a new building in …
What appears to be a relaxing scene of Parisians having a good time on the banks of the River Seine might not be exactly what it looks like. Georges Seurat (1859-1891) was a revolutionary Post-Impressionist artist who developed the pointillist technique of painting. This remarkable work of art is one of the best examples of …
The Impressionist artists of the late 19th century caused a revolution in the world of art. Instead of depicting things as they were like the Realist artists, they favored painting based on their impression of things. Impressionist paintings often appear to be hazy and feature a sense of motion that makes the work come alive. …
If you have to name one American painting, then this iconic work by one of the most renowned American artists in history probably comes up as one of the first. This realistic painting has been featured in countless forms of media which certainly helped to instill this image into the minds of the people. Let’s …
This painting has been described as the epitome of Impressionism, an art movement that emerged in the late 19th century and which had a profound effect on modern art. Clear brushstrokes and a sense of motion make the scene appear to come to life where some of the ideals of the Impressionist artists, and these …
Whether or not this Biblical event took place remains a mystery, but it surely inspired some of the greatest artists in history, especially artists of the Baroque era. One of these was one of the most renowned Flemish artists of the 17th century, Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), a man who singlehandedly defined Baroque art during …
Very few paintings in art history have had such a profound effect on an art movement as these remarkable works by a renowned Norwegian artist. Edvard Munch (1863-1944) produced the first version of this Expressionist painting in the late 19th century and replicated it several times in the following years. It became the epitome of …
Tiziano Vecelli (1488-1576), an artist better known by his nickname Titian, had one of the most extensive careers in art history. It started in the early 16th century and ended nearly 8 decades later in the 1570s. The Italian artist was extremely successful the moment that he picked up his brushes and his paintings became …