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Kanō Tan’yū Edo Period Screen Paintings Kanō Tan’yū (1602-1674) is regarded as one of the greatest painters of Japan from the early Edo period. He was born into an elite family of artists of the Kanō surname associated with the Kanō school Japanese art history and painting style. He had inherited an artistic legacy that […]
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Focusing on Jewish-American Artists – Theresa Bernstein Biography American painter Theresa Bernstein is renowned for her vivid and energetic works. Born today in Krakow, Poland, on March 1, 1890, she emigrated to the United States as a young kid with her family. Bernstein studied painting first at the Art Students League of New York, then
The “Masculine” Ladies of the 1910s Metro Cities as Seen by Theresa Bernstein Read More »
Marino Marini’s Modernist Transformation Marino Marini transformed Italian sculpture through his distorted visions only in a way a true modernist would; radically transforming something without a care for the past or the traditions it holds. He was born today, 27th February 1901. Marini was one of the most celebrated Western sculptors of the 20th century
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19th Century Art and Honoré Daumier Honoré Daumier was a prominent 19th-century, who was born today, on 26th February 1808. The protagonist of French realism, he was an artist and printmaker, who was known for his political caricatures. With his sharp wit and acerbic humour, Daumier mounted scathing attacks on the corrupt ruling establishment and
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Impressionism Art Art is about emotion; if art needs to be explained it is no longer art. Pierre-Auguste Renoir Renoir’s famous paintings, characterised by an atmospheric haziness that emerges as a result of his soft impasto brushwork and layering of bright colours, are perhaps the most recognisable out of all the French
“Everyday Eternity” in Pierre-Auguste Renoir Famous Paintings Read More »
Alma Thomas: An Inspiration Amongst African American Female Artists Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891–1978) was a popular name among the Black artists in history known for her abstract paintings and was a teacher. She was born in Columbus, Georgia, and grew up in Washington, D.C. After deciding to become a teacher, Thomas spent 35 years working
Hans Erni’s Art Collections is Characterised by a Unique Blend of Abstract and Figurative Elements. Hans Erni was a Swiss artist and graphic designer known for his contributions to modern art, particularly in the field of abstract art.. He often incorporated geometric shapes and patterns into his designs, but also included recognizable forms and symbols
Constantin Brâncuși: A Trailblazer of Modern Sculpture Constantin Brâncuși, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, is widely regarded as the father of modern sculpture. He was born today, on the 19th of February 1876. He is known for his innovative approach, marked by simplicity, abstraction, and exploring the innate essence of
Modernist Sculpture and Brâncuși’s Pioneering Role in Its Development Read More »
Karl Lagerfeld (1933-2019), an influential fashion designer who left an indelible mark on the industry through his groundbreaking work as creative director at Chanel and Fendi. Known for his distinctive appearance—featuring white hair, black sunglasses, and fingerless gloves—Lagerfeld transformed Chanel after joining in 1983, restoring its status as a premier fashion house. His remarkable career,
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The Artist That Pioneered Performance in Art Lucio Fontana was born in Argentina in 1899 to Italian immigrant parents. He received his education in Italy from 1906 to 1922 before returning to Argentina to work closely with his father, a funerary sculptor. Although he was primarily identified as a sculptor, Fontana only began painting at
Lucio Fontana: The Sculptor Who Pioneered Spatialism Read More »