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This female artist lived during an important period in European history and her style reflects two important art movements. Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) is considered to be a Rococo artist because of her color palette and association with the Ancien Régime. She did, however, also integrate elements associated with Neoclassical art and lived long …

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The Baroque era was fading in France in the late 17th century. A more classical version of the usually overly theatrical Baroque was preferred during the reign of King Louis XIV. One particular French artist managed to revive the ideals of the 17th-century Baroque artists and transform them into a completely new era of frivolous …

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One of the most renowned English artists of the 18th century has played a major role in the history of art in Great Britain. He was a founding member of the most prestigious art institution in the UK and primarily focused on two types of paintings. In this article, you’ll discover some of the most …

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An art form considered to be an extension of the exaggerated dramatic effects used by the Baroque artists in the 17th and 18th centuries emerged in France during the 1730s. It’s therefore sometimes referred to as “Late Baroque” as well. Rococo artists took it a step further and often integrated optical illusions that focused on …

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