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Symbolism Art Movement: 11 Artworks You Need To Know About.

Against the backdrop of industrialization and a sense of positivity about development, Symbolism began to emerge in Catholic countries of late 19th-century Europe. The Industrial Revolution brought up a conflict between modernity’s shifting values and traditional iconography, especially in Catholic areas where preconceived ideas about good and evil were questioned. Originating as a literary movement, […]

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It’s Rococo not Baroco: Art, Architecture, Fashion and Much More!

If you’re somewhat into art or social media, chances are you might’ve stumbled upon the portrait of a girl in pink swinging in a lush field. The painting is titled The Swing or  Les heureux hasards de l’Escarpolette by the painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, and it is regarded as one of the most famous pieces of

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Reality or Conspiracy? The Truth Behind The New 7 Wonders of the World

We are all acquainted with the 7 wonders of the ancient world. If not, we are definitely familiar with Maarten van Heemskerck’s depiction. The list was the first of its kind to recognise the architectural prowess of man-made antiquities. Since then, several authors and media organizations have curated their lists of the new 7 wonders

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10 Things About Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus that perhaps you do not know

Take a fascinating tour through the Codex Atlanticus, a remarkable collection of writings and paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. This collection, with 1119 papers filled with illustrations, technical insights, and even stories, is the biggest source of the Renaissance master’s original ideas that are currently available. Sculptor Pompeo Leoni put it together and covered the

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The Quintessential Rules to a Successful Composition Painting

When we talk about composition painting, we mean the composition of the painting and not composite deck painting. While the former is a phenomenon which imparts coherence to an art piece, the latter means, simply put, painting composite decking. But what is composition art painting? What are the core principles of the theory? What types

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Journey into Living Archive: Discovering the Symbols, Stories and Culture of Aboriginal Art

Indigenous art has always been viewed as “primitive art” and confined to ethnographic institutions rather than art galleries by Western, non-Indigenous artists and critics. It is possible to appreciate Indigenous art forms while acknowledging that they are frequently produced in artistic traditions that diverge significantly from those connected to the fine arts institutions in the

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Splendour of Hellenistic Art: A Journey into the Dynamic World of Realism, Emotion, and Cultural Fusion

The term “Hellenistic art” describes the artwork created between the fall of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE and the founding of the Roman Empire in the first century BCE. Greek culture and influence expanded throughout the Eastern Mediterranean and beyond throughout this time, and Greek artistic traditions were blended with those of other countries.

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High-Flying Art: British Airways’ Art Collection

The British Airways collection is one of the most notable in England when it comes to corporate art collections. Designed to promote modern art, especially British art, internationally, the collection demonstrated the airline’s dedication to supporting visual art. Leading the charge was the London-based curator collective Artwise. Over the course of the cooperation, which took

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World of Abstract Expressionism: A Deep Dive into the Artistic Movement’s Origins, Influences, and Impact

The 1940s saw the emergence of the post-World War II American art movement known as abstract expressionism. It is distinguished by its importance on the dynamic and improvised application of paint on the canvas, frequently employing broad brushstrokes to portray the subconscious and emotional components of the artist’s experience. This movement greatly influenced the mid-20th-century

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Exploring the Poetic Universe of Romanticism Art: Emotion, Nature, and the Spirit of Individualism

A movement including literature, art, music, and intellectualism, Romanticism first appeared in Europe in the late 1700s and reached its height in the 1800s. It responded to the Enlightenment’s insistence on logic, reason, and order. Instead, Romanticism exalted the person, nature, emotion, and imagination. Romanticism significantly influenced the visual arts, including architecture, sculpture, and painting.

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