The Philippines is a country in South East Asia and has a long history in the world of art. Art has been produced on many of the more than 7,000 islands that make up the country for millennia. This includes rock carvings dating back to the Neolithic period (10,000-2,200 B.C.). The country was colonized by …
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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 …
Very few paintings in the history of Western art have had an impact as the one located in a cathedral in the Belgian city of Ghent. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about the Ghent Altarpiece, one of the masterpieces in the oeuvre of Early Netherlandish painters Hubert and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s one of the most famous paintings by one of the greatest Renaissance masters in history. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about the Resurrection of Christ by Raphael. 1. It was one of his earliest commissions The Resurrection of Christ by Raphael (1483-1520) is one of the earliest commissions that …
Flemish painter Jan van Eyck (1380-1441) was one of the most famous Renaissance artists in Northern Europe in the 15th century. He worked the latter part of his life in Bruges where he was the court painter of the Duke of Burgundy, Philip the Good. Apart from his work for the Duke, who held him …
Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as simply Raphael, was an Italian painter and architect from the High Renaissance. He is considered to be one of the most talented artists of his time. Together with his contemporaries Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, he is considered to be part of the trinity of great artists of …
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675) is considered to be one of the best Dutch painters of all time. He worked slowly and he wasn’t a superstar during his lifetime and struggled with debt at the end of his life. Vermeer was a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period in which the Netherlands became the biggest …