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12 René Magritte Paintings (Full Of Mysteries and Shocks)
An artist who is known for creating humorous images in his paintings is what René Magritte could be described as. He was a Belgian painter and famous Surrealist artist of his time. His work would always give a new meaning to ordinary things such as hats, green apples, the clouds, and more. Magritte used to…
Famous Baroque Paintings That Walk You Through The Era Of Emotions!
You may wonder “What is Baroque art?” So, lights, shadows, and subject! This is how I would describe Baroque paintings and their era because they revolved around intense drama with light subjects and dramatic dark backgrounds. Even though every painting tells a story, Baroque paintings recited a whole scene from a periodic drama. ‘Baroque’ refers…
12 Rembrandt Paintings That Exhibit the Baroque Period
An artist creates many renowned works, but who studies their art first? Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, commonly known as Rembrandt, was a Dutch painter, draftsman, and printmaker who studied his work intensely before splashing it on canvas. His hands were considered a god's gift due to his incredible artwork. He conducted a deep psychological study…
The Legacy Of Spanish Art: Famous Spanish Artists Who Inspired The World of Art
With an illustrious legacy spanning more than 1000 years, Spanish art never fails to amaze us with its cognizance among the classical European period. From Neoclassical artworks to Cubist masterpieces, Spanish artists have elevated artistic liberty for centuries. Most of them are known for their astounding passion for various Art movements. Spanish artists have incorporated…
Famous Baroque Artists Who Gave Art a New Meaning!
The Baroque art style was a cultural movement that lasted between the 16th and 18th centuries. It was a style of art that flourished in Europe, and the famous artist, Caravaggio was the father of the Baroque painting style. There were a lot of Baroque artists who joined the movement and later rose to fame.…
15+ Famous French Artists Who Ruled the Art World
Bonjour! Welcome to France, the ‘land of art’ which has given the world some of the most famous artworks and artists as well. France is known for its rich culture, history of art, and artists! Also, it is France where the Impressionist movement originated! Whether it be primitive times or modern times, French art is…
12 Paintings By Raphael: Discover Renaissance’s Anecdotes
I have a question for you: What makes a painter renowned? Their skills, the way they portray their thoughts through artwork, or the inspiration they carry? From my point of view, all of the above makes a painter famous. However, if I told you that some are renowned due to their way of life and…
The Sound Of Abstract Art: 15 Paintings By Kandinsky That Voiced Hidden Emotions!
A pioneer of abstract art and expressionism, Wassily Kandinsky was born in 1866 in Moscow, Russia. Unlike other artists, Kandinsky started his career as a scholar of Law and Economics at University of Moscow. After which, he was offered a professorship at University of Dorpat (University of Tartu,Estonia; currently). An art lover by heart, Kandinsky…
8+ Paintings By Rothko That Sparked Emotional Conflict
Marcus Rothkowitz, famously known as Mark Rothko (1903-1970), was a well-known American abstract artist. Born in Russia (now known as Daugavpils, Latvia), on September 25, 1903, in a Jewish household, and emigrated to America in 1913, settling in Portland, Oregon. His impact on the American Abstract Expressionist movement is mighty and so was his genre…
Decoding the Myths of Mythology With Paintings by Botticelli
Aren’t the paintings that revolve around the Renaissance period with mythological figures, cupids, angels, etc. as their subjects just fascinating? One of the most prominent paintings of Jesus which also featured Madonna made sure to grab almost every art enthusiast’s attention. Want to know who was the man behind the most extravagant creations of the…
15 Johannes Vermeer’s Paintings That Depict Life In A Subtle Way
Born in the Dutch Golden Age, Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer was a well-known artist during the Baroque style of art. His artworks portrayed domiciliary scenes in the most elusive and tangible ways. Known for the use of costly pigments in his paintings, his expertise in handling colors spoke about the passion he had for art.…
Paintings By Caravaggio That Made Him the Ultimate Master Of Chiaroscuro
A young rowdy boy who roamed in the streets with a dagger in his hand and revolution in his mind! A boy who not only was a pimp but was one of the renowned Baroque artists who gave spark to the famous Baroque art movement. As an artist he died young but his art still…